Topic: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate 3DS (Discussion Thread)

[Neobelmont]

Compare that to the Gameinformer review

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_-_mirror_of_fate/b/3ds/archive/2013/03/05/a-fresh-take-on-the-portable-bloodline.aspx

A 8.5, It got double what IGN gave it.


Done reading that IGN review, it reeks of bias, like legit hate towards the game cause it's not a full on Metroidvania.

Bro, my mind is so fucking(excuse my language dungeonites I do not like to cuss) confused right now yet,deep down I knew something like this would happen. Which is why you chose your own path after math class in a few hours I'll pick it up.

[Lelygax]

Well, its bad, but not SO bad like IGN implies, Damn, its more close to CV than LoS and they say that LoS looks like more CV than MoF, really a joke.

[Neobelmont]

Well, its bad, but not SO bad like IGN implies, Damn, its more close to CV than LoS and they say that LoS looks like more CV than MoF, really a joke.

This is why you gotta get yours hands dirty and play it yourself you know. This was like Jim sterling critical like damn...

It's trying something different and is that so bad and fusing all three aspects to please all fans and while, not easily obtainable could be done but this hurt the game in unimaginable ways that I pray for konami and ms.

An other review http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-28-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review



and

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/393732/reviews/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review-review/

http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/05/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review-its-got-bite-3526141/

All of these are super solid 7-8 means it's worth it imo

[Shiroi Koumori]

I've read some reviews. The good, bad and ugly (IGN, it reeks of bias, YIKES!).

Here's EGM's review: http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate/

Some of their descriptions are funny, like:

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...but if you're looking for a 2D Castlevania game from the old days - with that energising sense that the castle was a huge edifice built of Gothic tetrominoes and that you could almost imagining pulling the thing apart in your hands - you'll be disappointed. (from eurogamer)

tetrominoes... makes me wanna play a quick game of tetris.

There is still no overwhelmingly good amazing review. Perhaps the legacy of the handheld vanias are simply too heavy to ignore.

[Neobelmont]

I've read some reviews. The good, bad and ugly (IGN, it reeks of bias, YIKES!).

Here's EGM's review: http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate/

Some of their descriptions are funny, like:

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...but if you're looking for a 2D Castlevania game from the old days - with that energising sense that the castle was a huge edifice built of Gothic tetrominoes and that you could almost imagining pulling the thing apart in your hands - you'll be disappointed. (from eurogamer)

tetrominoes... makes me wanna play a quick game of tetris.

There is still no overwhelmingly good amazing review. Perhaps the legacy of the handheld vanias are simply too heavy to ignore.

Well also it's MS very first time doing a handheld.

[The Silverlord]

Eurogamer and Edge both give 7/10.  CVG an 8.4. (Apologies, already posted!)

http://www.edge-online.com/review/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review/

"There’s depth here, but it takes time to shine through, with a levelling system handing out new moves one by one."

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"What Simon, Trevor and Alucard give to the mechanics and narrative they take from its flow: you still feel gated, even when you’ve got all the gear. It’s a deflating discovery, but few games save their disappointments for their endgames."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-28-castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review/

"while Mirror of Fate might willingly fumble the classic structure somewhat, it's still got a touch of that familiar vampire-hunting charm to it - a charm that comes to the rescue whenever the developer's invention or polish fall short"


http://www.computerandvideogames.com/393732/reviews/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review-review/

"For this reason we'd be sort-of tempted to tell you to wait until the inevitable home console release (the game was built with high-def assets, so let's face facts: it's only a matter of time), but then you'd miss out on the stereoscopic 3D effects, which at their best are truly breathtaking. The bustling layers of background fit together like layers of a gothic trifle, adding depth and dimension to a game already so thick with atmosphere you could cut it with a whip."

[Kingshango]

At this rate, this game is gonna hit all numbers across the scoreboard (cept 10/10)

Unfortunatly, everyone is gonna site the IGN review since it (currently) the lowest.

[Neobelmont]

This one gave it a 25/100

http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/05/castlevania-mirror-of-fate-review/

Is this the definition of hit or miss or what 

[Shiroi Koumori]

At this rate, this game is gonna hit all numbers across the scoreboard (cept 10/10)

Unfortunatly, everyone is gonna site the IGN review since it (currently) the lowest.

Exactly. And I fear IGN is quite popular, so it might deter people from purchasing the game.

[Neobelmont]

Exactly. And I fear IGN is quite popular, so it might deter people from purchasing the game.

The damage man the damage...
meanwhile http://www.godisageek.com/2013/03/castlevania-lords-shadow-mirror-fate-review/

another solid review

http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_mirror_of_fate

[Neobelmont]

Ladies and gentlemen we got a 90+

http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/47427/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-3ds-review/?page=2


And it got a sliver award

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/Castlevania%3A+Lords+of+Shadow+-+Mirror+of+Fate/review.asp?c=49035


And and other 90+

http://www.nintendo-insider.com/2013/03/05/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review/

[Shiroi Koumori]

9/10!
 http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_mirror_of_fate_review.html

3/5 stars
http://www.gamesradar.com/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review/

[Neobelmont]

9/10!
 http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/castlevania_lords_of_shadow_mirror_of_fate_review.html

3/5 stars
http://www.gamesradar.com/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-review/

videogamer has never worked for me

and I am surprised at gamesradar IIRC los got a 9 out of them.

I wonder what other "big" review sites will give this I do not want to think about it -_-'

As of right now the "community" has given mof a 8.8 source ign.

[Kingshango]

Man the reviews are so divided,  even more so than the original Lords of Shadow.

I wonder what other "big" review sites will give this I do not want to think about it -_-'

I definitely see Gamespot giving this game lower than a 7. They weren't too big on the first game either.

[Neobelmont]

Man the reviews are so divided,  even more so than the original Lords of Shadow.

sentence of the night guess do not mess with 2d so I say MS you got courage to try and change it up.
But we will see in the end..

Man the reviews are so divided,  even more so than the original Lords of Shadow.

I definitely see Gamespot giving this game lower than a 7.

The "big" ones will be the killer of this game despite giving the game e3 awards the irony I tell ya.