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

[Dark Nemesis]

I've got it, but i haven't played it yet, because some personal problems, didn't left me with time for my self and still i haven't finished LoS, i'm at chapter 9-3 and also i'm too tired today, because last night, i've spent it on a hospital, walking all night long, without getting a glimpse of sleep.

[crisis]

Am in the store right now paying for the game as I type this

Am very excite!!

[Kingshango]

I know we've pretty much most of the game but here's the launch trailer.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Launch Trailer

[somasworld]

Another new reviews from all around the world!!!

This game is amazing !!!

Nintendo Insider: 93
Official Nintendo Magazine: 92
VideoGamer: 90
gamerfuzion: 8.8/10
GameInformer: 8.5/10
Nintendoworldreport: 8,5/10
Vandal (Spanish site): 85
Gamestrust: 85
CVG: 8.4
Meristation (Spanish site): 8.3
Nintendo Life: 8/10
godisageek: 8/10
pocketgamer: 8/10
thegamershub: 4,5/5
huffingtonpost: 4/5
press-play: 4/5
tvballa: 4/5
MComputerandvideogames: 4/ 5
gadgetshow: 4/5
Giga: 80
Metro Gamecentral: 80
Edge Magazine: 70
Eurogamer: 7
EGM: 6.5/10
Gamesradar: 6/10
IGN:(USA) 4.7
IGN:(Germany) 8,0
IGN: (Spain) 90
kotaku: "Mof is fun in its own fashion"
multiplayer: 8.8
gamestats: 8.9
gamesvillage.it: 8 / 10
vgnetwork.it: 8.5 / 10
Biogamer Girl: 8/10
GamersGlobal: 8.5

[MelancholySpork12]

Wow. It's really only IGN USA that hated the game. I wonder why they have so much beef with it? I mean come on.

[Thunderbrand]

The IGN guy was obviously expecting a SOTN clone and was disappointed he didn't get that. He had a preconcieved notion that this CV was going to be like many prior games and had no idea what hit him when he realized it's something new.

This is where my problem with SOTN comes into focus...

In many ways, it's the pinnacle of the series but it also is somewhat of a detriment since people compare every CV game to it and expect certain SOTN-style features & gameplay. IGN obviously doesn't "get it."

[crisis]

In many ways, it's the pinnacle of the series but it also is somewhat of a detriment since people compare every CV game to it and expect certain SOTN-style features & gameplay. IGN obviously doesn't "get it."

that's why I always say Symphony is like "lightning in a bottle," so to speak. It was a near-perfect combination of programmers with vivid imaginations, the timing was just right, etc. It's the classic "gift and a curse" scenario, as almost every 2D game will be compared to it (and in some cases 3D games, usually where music is concerned)

We have been living in a post-SotN world; however the select few of us that's been with the series since the 80's have a different view as we've seen CV evolve every step of the way *goes back to playing MoF*

[Sumac]

So far, I am pleased with scores. It is exactly how I thought it will turn out. For 10/10 the game should have been something really exceptional on too many levels. Though, IGN surprised me.

Gathering all this reviews and (partially) translating and categorizing them for the blog of my friend will be quite a task.

[JR]

Wow. It's really only IGN USA that hated the game. I wonder why they have so much beef with it? I mean come on.

IGN is pretty terrible though, so I didn't expect any less from them.

My copy is right on schedule, so I should be getting it today. Excited to both play the game, and to have a game for the 3DS XL I just got. Woohoo!

[Neobelmont]

I just got it!!!!  Putting it right now also the case is freaking cheap... 

[Neobelmont]

that's why I always say Symphony is like "lightning in a bottle," so to speak. It was a near-perfect combination of programmers with vivid imaginations, the timing was just right, etc. It's the classic "gift and a curse" scenario, as almost every 2D game will be compared to it (and in some cases 3D games, usually where music is concerned)

We have been living in a post-SotN world; however the select few of us that's been with the series since the 80's have a different view as we've seen CV evolve every step of the way *goes back to playing MoF*

What about the ones that were born in the 90's but started off with the classics?

[son_the_vampire]

I've always thought of IGN having biased reviews. this definitely proves my point

[shelverton.]

Very good scores so far. As for IGN I'm not upset or anything, and I genuinely believe that the guy didn't like the game at all. And that's fine. There will probably be people who think he's spot on, and others who'll call him biased. After playing the demo I'm really interested in the game, so I'm pretty sure I'll disagree with that particular reviewer. But at the same time I'm glad there are different points of views. It is a ridiculously low score though. Hmmm. I wanna see what Gamespot, Gametrailers etc says. Not that reviews are that important to me, but I enjoy reading as many as possible to get "the full picture" or whatever. The game will be bought regardless though.

[Flame]

I would buy this right up if I had a 3DS. :\

[Dremn]

I know we've pretty much most of the game but here's the launch trailer.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Launch Trailer

That was an awesome trailer, loved the artwork. The Toymaker reminds me of Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog.

I still want to pick this game up, hopefully I can get it over Spring Break.