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

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

The old Tales battle system was in 2D.
Of course, it's a lot better once it went 3D with the later games but the 2D battle scenes with Cless, Mint, & Co. were pretty cool.  You pressed certain buttons to do certain moves and some moves can be chained into others.  There's also a guard button.

[Dremn]

You pressed certain buttons to do certain moves and some moves can be chained into others.  There's also a guard button.

I'm just going to have to wait and see on Thursday, but that sounds a lot like LoS.

[VladCT]

To be more specific on the attack buttons, there's a button for normal attacks, and another button combined with directional input (including neutral) for special skills.

[Neobelmont]

Jeez people, whatever happened to the wait-and-see approach? After all, bad ideas could still be saved by a good enough execution (and in this case, it better be damn good)...
>Tales-style combat
...as good ideas could still be ruined by bad execution.
(...What? I'm a fan of the Tales series, okay?)

And being a tales fanboy is bad because?

I (excuse my language and sorry if I offend anyone) f@#king love the tales of series, I want to get all of them, but that is not happening anytime soon all what I have is symphonia,vesperia, and tales of the abyss 3ds.

I also recall in a much more early post that I typed down that the combat could be a tales like a tales game. Which I am all freaking for. 

[Maedhros]

I think Tales of combat is good... for some hours. I really think the Tales series shallow as fuck, don't like their games and animu characters. It's the type of JRPG I don't like. I hope the combat feels more like old Castlevania titles, where the whip is strong. They could add moves that hit certain types of monsters, but that's it.

[VladCT]

And being a tales fanboy is bad because?

Because I don't want to be associated with the sick bastards known as fangirls. :V
And before anyone screams "that's sexist!" just look at the rampant yaoi shipping. That's just the tip of the iceberg.
...Wait, why am I even afraid in the first place?

[Neobelmont]

Because I don't want to be associated with the sick bastards known as fangirls. :V
And before anyone screams "that's sexist!" just look at the rampant yaoi shipping. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

YurixFlynn, GuyxLuke where else do I need to go? Ha ha enough said right  And what about RitaxEstelle wooh... This can go all day long... 

On a more serious note glad there are more tales fan than I thought on this site 

[Thy Gory Rory]

Regarding this whole interesting Simon Belmont/Alucard rumor... Maybe Simon initially exists in human form and (like Gabriel before him) gradually vampirically transforms into a vampiric being that will be known as Alucard. They could even look somewhat the same (facial structure, overall outfit, hair length, etc...) Perhaps, Simon's original overall features will be that of light and as he transcends he will become more dark to take on Dracula. From there certain aesthetic features may change and the two become more distinguished from one another. Who knows? Meh, weirder things have already been said so hopefully nobody will jump down my throat. I just thought like throwing my own little what-if observation into the already convoluted and confusing mixing pot

[VladCT]

I think Tales of combat is good... for some hours. I really think the Tales series shallow as fuck, don't like their games and animu characters. It's the type of JRPG I don't like. I hope the combat feels more like old Castlevania titles, where the whip is strong. They could add moves that hit certain types of monsters, but that's it.

I didn't notice your post before, but Tales, shallow? Really, if you pay attention to the story without being spoiled anything, then you'd be thrown around for a loop. The Tales Series' strength story-wise lies in deconstruction, while the story may start off looking like a cliche storm it ultimately subverts and deconstructs many tropes it uses, which is why it has lots of fans.
And regarding the combat system, it's one of those "easy to learn but hard to master" things, you'd be surprised at the impressive combos that can be pulled off if you've completely mastered the system.
So yeah, Tales is anything but shallow.

[Neobelmont]

I didn't notice your post before, but Tales, shallow? Really, if you pay attention to the story without being spoiled anything, then you'd be thrown around for a loop. The Tales Series' strength story-wise lies in deconstruction, while the story may start off looking like a cliche storm it ultimately subverts and deconstructs many tropes it uses, which is why it has lots of fans.
And regarding the combat system, it's one of those "easy to learn but hard to master" things, you'd be surprised at the impressive combos that can be pulled off if you've completely mastered the system.
So yeah, Tales is anything but shallow.

To me there are so many move for instance one move I like with Lloyd from symphonia is the good simple ole beast/double demon fang tech.

It's just mixing it up that makes it interesting not to mention you can play with friends except mines they get bored so much and I do not know why.  Maybe not so much I had a hella fun time playing as Genis and Rita (funny how their the ones who use whip like weapons Genis gets a morningstar and Rita gets a chainwhip) with them hell we even beat a few bosses so I guess it is not that bad 

[Chernabogue]

I'm a Castlevania ass-kisser. Deal with it.

[Maedhros]

I didn't notice your post before, but Tales, shallow? Really, if you pay attention to the story without being spoiled anything, then you'd be thrown around for a loop. The Tales Series' strength story-wise lies in deconstruction, while the story may start off looking like a cliche storm it ultimately subverts and deconstructs many tropes it uses, which is why it has lots of fans.
And regarding the combat system, it's one of those "easy to learn but hard to master" things, you'd be surprised at the impressive combos that can be pulled off if you've completely mastered the system.
So yeah, Tales is anything but shallow.

I think shallow wasn't the word. Repetitive and boring was what I was looking for. I didn't like the story of any game I've played from the series. The combat, yeah, like I've said, the combat was fun. I just don't like it after some time. Even with the flashy combo system, it isn't for me at all.

 I prefer the traditional one or the game being an action RPG. My favourite type of JRPG are games like Grandia or action RPGS like Ys and no Kiseki series.

[VladCT]

You know, you could've said that it wasn't your cup of tea earlier. Then I wouldn't have minded as much.

[Maedhros]

I'm not a native speaker, sometimes it's not easy for me to make my point, specially when I'm bored or sleepy, I can't make sentences that well so it sounds a bit harsh sometimes, or even wrong.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

RISING FALCON!
I'm fond of the combat system because it has a lot of variations.  Possibly more variations than LoS's system.
However, I wouldn't like the enemies having too much health.  I hated that in Bloodrayne Betrayal and in the later enemies in LoS.  JUST DIE!