Topic: I knew it! Castlevania: Lords of Shadow!(SPOILERS HERE, PLZ USE THE SPOILER TAG)

[Hydrostorm]

Who else is a little sad Abnormal changed his avatar from Gonzo?

[crisis]

No more cocknose 

[Ahasverus]

Who the fuck cares?

I the fuck cares

Who else is a little sad Abnormal changed his avatar from Gonzo?

I do

On topic: What do you think about the confirmation of Simon's theme as part of the soundtrack? anyone else besides me thinks that it's also a confirmation of Simon's appareance too? 

[uzo]

anyone else besides me thinks that it's also a confirmation of Simon's appareance too? 

Words cannot describe...

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

Theme of Simon was also in Portrait of Ruin as a Record to find.  No Simon
Theme of Simon was used as a fanfare in Legacy of Darkness when Henry rescues the children.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is hidden as an unused fanfare in Circle of the Moon.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is at the end of Castlevania Bloodlines at the Keep before the Dracula battle.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is used as the final fanfare in Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth.  No Simon

Theme of Simon has only been featured in a few Simon games; Castlevania Chronicles  (Akumajo Dracula X68000) and Super Castlevania IV.
It was not in CV1 (any version), Haunted Castle, Vampire Killer, Simon's Quest, or even in the post-CV4 Simon Game Harmony of Dissonance.

So based on this evidence, I would say that, no, it does not confirm Simon Belmont's appearance in the game.

[thernz]

Yeah. Even though I enjoy the song, it just highly irks me when they use it because Simon isn't in the game. I mean, I rather them not shoehorn him in like Richter or something but still. (; m

[Hydrostorm]

Well,
Simon is the epitome of bad ass. It's like an anthem to push us lesser bad asses onward to aspire like Him, Simon.

So, I don't see it as a problem. I'd rather them not try to find a way to fit Simon in, anyways. Simon > Trevor > Life.

[Thunderbrand]

Simon will not be in LoS.

Afterall, THAT would clearly tie in the two timelines...which isn't a popular thing to discuss around here, so that kinda thing I won't go into...but you know what I mean. I keep trying to remind myself it's 2 diff timelines, OK OK OK blah blah blah.

Simon's THEME SONG may be in the game, but NOT Simon himself. I'll bet my balls on it.

[thernz]

What I'm feeling is more like Simon is so manly, but his theme is being stolen and tossed around for lesser heroes. And it's like nuuu~.

[Nagumo]

Dance of the Holy Scottish Man. 

[shelverton.]

In my opinion, Simon's theme should've been Vampire Killer. As much as I love the CV4 soundtrack, the first stage is my least favourite song in the entire game. Only reason I've grown to accept it is that it returns for the final battle which made it kinda epic..

[corneliab]

See, I have to disagree with that completely. I found Simon's Theme to be utterly captivating, and it's my favorite stage 1 theme alongside Reincarnated Soul.

[Aridale]

Im with you corne! How can ya not like Theme of Simon!? Its one of the best CV songs ever

[Ahasverus]

Afterall, THAT would clearly tie in the two timelines...

Yeah, as there weren't Cornell or Carmilla in there...

Theme of Simon was also in Portrait of Ruin as a Record to find.  No Simon
Theme of Simon was used as a fanfare in Legacy of Darkness when Henry rescues the children.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is hidden as an unused fanfare in Circle of the Moon.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is at the end of Castlevania Bloodlines at the Keep before the Dracula battle.  No Simon
Theme of Simon is used as the final fanfare in Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth.  No Simon

I understand your point there, however, this is a full reboot, how will they explain to "newcomers" that there's a man called Simon around, whose theme is used as part of the soundtrack, and he's not related to any aspect of the game? That would be weird, awkward even. I mean, I'm not assuring Simon will be appearing in there, however, I see it as a great possibility, he's THE Belmont, the original, and Cox's favourite CV hero of  course (and clearly that man is creating the game around what he likes the most) maybe he's Gabriel's son/little brother? (Of course I'm talking about a new Simon, not the old one from the 1600, a reimagining as the others). I'm almost sure that new versions of old Belmonts will appear in this new saga if it's succesful enough to spawn a franchise on its own.

/*COMPLETELY ESPECULATIVE SPOILERS, POSSIBLY UTTER CRAP*/
I Think that Gabriel's tale is narrated by Zobek, because Gabriel DIES at the end, so, no Gabriel, there must be a new Belmont, who's the right choice to begin the fight against darkness (I think that Gabriel's tale is only an "Origin tale")? Of course, the original hunter: Simon Belmont

[shelverton.]

Im with you corne! How can ya not like Theme of Simon!? Its one of the best CV songs ever

I just don't like it that much. After all these years it still doesn't sound like Castlevania music to me, and I have no idea what people are talking about when they say it's one of the best ever, I just don't hear it. But yes, it IS a classic and I wouldn't wanna go back in time and erase it from existance, lol. It's not like I hate it, I just don't hear what everyone else is hearing. Reincarnated Soul however, is excellent.