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

[BushidoViking]

We really haven't seen shit about this game and it's due in 4 weeks.

I smell a stinker.

Honestly, I never saw commericals for LOS and still havent seen much for LOS2. It seems that LOS itself isnt markated that well. Yet I have all the DLC and the game. So I have hopes for it.

[Shiroi Koumori]

The castlevania series does not have much commercials. It just propagates by word of mouth.

Regarding the Trevor-Alucard thing,

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Oh i really hope they are two separate beings and not one turning into the other.
wait... I think i read somewhere that they are keeping Alucard's story intact?

Oh boy, i suppose we just have to wait for the game to come out then all the spoilers would rush out. 

[Kingshango]

The only (official) thing so far is that a spanish magazine confirmed that Alucard is the vampire son of Dracula and like in SOTN, he rebelled against his father to aid the Belmonts. Who he really is and whether he's actually half vampire is still unknown.

[flyingchai]

It is known that Alucard is a vampire. Read this:

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/Castlevania%3A+Lords+of+Shadow+-+Mirror+of+Fate/news.asp?c=48117

I think the theory that Trevor becomes Alucard is fading.
Remember from LOS1, one must willingly accept vampirism in order to be turned.
I don't see Dracul willingly turning Trevor into a vampire, nor do I see Trevor willingly becoming a vampire.

[Munchy]

We really haven't seen shit about this game and it's due in 4 weeks.

I smell a stinker.

If you take a look in Konami's PR office, you'll find maybe a few roaches, overturned desks, flaming trash barrels and some squatters who will ask for cocaine.

[DragonSlayr81]

The castlevania series does not have much commercials. It just propagates by word of mouth.

Though, I do have to ask this question, if LoS is an all out attempt to mainstream the CV series, why wouldn't you invest some money in actual advertisements? I see this problem with other reboots too. I mean, if you want to reach a new audience, wouldn't sitting back and relying on "word of mouth" from those already "aware" of the series(hence, fans of the franchise) hinder sales and that reach out to a new demographic? Why don't these companies have the gall to actually invest in promoting this games. Really, it's beyond me. There are so many instances I've come across various gamers, years later, which I introduce them to games that they immediately say, "Man, I never knew this game existed. Had I been made aware, back in the day, I would've TOTALLY bought it!".

[Neobelmont]

Though, I do have to ask this question, if LoS is an all out attempt to mainstream the CV series, why wouldn't you invest some money in actual advertisements? I see this problem with other reboots too. I mean, if you want to reach a new audience, wouldn't sitting back and relying on "word of mouth" from those already "aware" of the series(hence, fans of the franchise) hinder sales and that reach out to a new demographic? Why don't these companies have the gall to actually invest in promoting this games. Really, it's beyond me. There are so many instances I've come across various gamers, years later, which I introduce them to games that they immediately say, "Man, I never knew this game existed. Had I been made aware, back in the day, I would've TOTALLY bought it!".

Right if mof does not have commercials than I see it not doing as well as say fire emblem getting that tomrrow as soon as I get out of class and you know what mof looks like one of the better looking 3ds games so why not get behind it konami?

[The Silverlord]

Simon Belmont's segment of the game now appears to be up on IGN UK ("kicking off three days of exclusive footage")

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/02/04/castlevania-mirror-of-fate-exclusive-gameplay-commentary

[Akuma]

Two previews

http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/04/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-preview/

http://www.gamesradar.com/castlevania-lords-shadow-mirror-fate-preview/

[C Belmont]

Wow the physics on the axe subweapon look laughably bad
and the fact that the story is going to be told backwards makes me certain they are planning another twist.
I really liked the cutscene though and how you are required to move objects and hit switches etc

[superDioplus]

That's not Castlevania's Axe, you never throw them horizontally!!

But I'm suprised to the fact that you can actually swim. Does it mean there is going to be enemies underwater?

[Akuma]

I just love Simon Belmont's overall design, the scarred face too.

Since Sypha doesn't seem to be shown being killed I suspect there might be more tragic implications for Simon.

Ergo, boss fight.

Mere speculation however.

Also

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/389154/castlevania-dev-would-absolutely-consider-mirror-of-fate-hd/

[Nagumo]

Getting this out there before the game's release: I'm going to place my money on Alucard being Trevor's half brother. I'm suprised nobody considered that possibility before.   

[Dark Nemesis]

Haven't watched the whole video, but i like what i have seen, it brings back the feeling of horror, hat classic Castlevania games had or similar games and i'll have to agree that the way you are throwing the axe, is weird.

[KaZudra]

I just love Simon Belmont's overall design, the scarred face too.

Since Sypha doesn't seem to be shown being killed I suspect there might be more tragic implications for Simon.

Ergo, boss fight.

Mere speculation however.

Also

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/389154/castlevania-dev-would-absolutely-consider-mirror-of-fate-hd/

Great news, now I don't even have to consider buying a 3ds again (1st one was stolen)