Speaking of which, where was God in the 2nd game? Why did they leave him out and replace him with "fate?" Was it too un-mainstream to have God be a directing force in a game like the first one? Having the whole "fate" spiel was so cliche and boring.
LoS1 probably flew under the radar because it was a cult hit, but LoS2 had to be mainstream, and thus had to fit the mainstream standard. Mainstream games empower you, make you feel bigger than anything else. They are about killing God/gods, not about futilely struggling against them. Probably why the only reason he was mentioned in LoS2 was when Dracula was giving his "I am and will forever be a thorn in his side!" rant.
Seriously, though, you could replace almost every instance of "Fate" in the LoS series with "God" or something of the like and it would make MORE sense.
"I know all. I am here to make sure everything happens tonight as it is supposed to happen. I am here to guide you."
"Guide me? I don't need anyone to guide or direct me. Move aside!"
"As you wish. However God already has a plan for you and there is nothing you can do to change it. I am sorry to say that you will not achieve your objective, and your wife and son will suffer the consequences of your failure." - The Mirror of Fate and Trevor,
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate"I have fought against God, even though it was in vain. But you, you accepted God's plan. You were betrayed at every turn, yet you still followed the path set out for you even when that betrayal included your own wife. God is cruel, but in the end, I pity you, father." -Trevor,
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate"It seems God has given me a second chance. I have come to finish what I started!" - Alucard,
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate"No one knows what God has in store" - Dracula,
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2And instead of the "Spirit of the Mirror of Fate" which in the grand scheme of things just comes off as a plot device, just make him the "Angel of Fate"
"Remember, after all this is over, choose your family".
Marie is his family too. That could have just meant don't give into the evil Dracula blood again.