Topic: "The Dragon Returns" - Castlevania Lords of Shadow Sequel (HERE BE SPOILER INFO)

[Flame]

What i mean is, what could have caused Dracula to go into a thousand year slumber? He obviously recovered from his defeat in MoF. only a crushing near-death victory would cause something so drastic. I mean, he wakes up barely remembering who he is. Alucar'd Special Sword might have won him a victory in the past, or at leats wounded Dracula so badly that he had to retreat, and ended up sleeping for a thousand years from that defeat.

Then again, maybe something else happens. who knows.

[Lelygax]

Yeah, its interesting to talk about things like that while the game isnt launched, we can share a lot of ideas xD

[RichterB]

I'd say that Mr. Cox was the one who overreacted this time. He seemed to suggest there would be a lot of controversy over the choice of Victor Belmont, but honestly, I don't mind it one bit. The Dreamcast game is gone, and it's a nod to its more modern character, so what's the harm? I don't think there are a lot of fans with emotional attachment to that character, and that game isn't coming back at this point. It's a rather inspired choice all things considered. It makes me a little more intrigued; but the problem is, I'm still not crazy about the "play Dracula" idea, or most of the LoS combat/platforming systems seemingly making their return. I don't know what to say about all this. I don't hate the game in of itself, but I'm not super hyped for it, either. With the shock of LoS and its story changes out of the way, and knowing this is the close of Gabriel's tale, maybe I'll just be able to relax and enjoy it more for what it is. By the way, it's been around for a while, but great logo design on LoS2.

[Trevorcard]

Victor is the modern Belmont and

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In one of earlier previews of the game they indicate that Alucard defeats Dracula after the Castle siege level and puts him into a slumber that lasts until modern time. There is no Belmont mentioned.

I am actually loving the combat and platforming. It seems they really improved. Also your right about news being dry it kinda of shame that games like Lightning returns (UGH) and Call Duty (DOUBLE UGH) are getting more coverage but it is the nature of Videogame news.

Also I actually don't mind the QTES but I am glad there is option for people who don't like them. That is pretty cool.

[Nagumo]

Nah, Victor is defiantly from the past. Remember, they said they didn't want to show gameplay of the modern city portion, and Victor appears in a non-cinematic screenshot.

Assuming Victor is Simon's son, we would have a suprisingly straightforward and short-lived Belmont family. I wouldn't mind that as it would tie everything up neatly.

[Trevorcard]

Nah, Victor is defiantly from the past. Remember, they said they didn't want to show gameplay of the modern city portion, and Victor appears in a non-cinematic screenshot.

Assuming Victor is Simon's son, we would have a suprisingly straightforward and short-lived Belmont family. I wouldn't mind that as it would tie everything up neatly.

See I don't think so. The reason is first we are assuming this isn't in the modern city but it could be a dilapidated church in the Modern city. Secondly, the leaker guy said this was originally Julius but then they decided to make him Victor Belmont which lends to idea that he is modern Belmont. Thirdly, we technically haven't been shown any gameplay in Victor Belmont reveal . Fourthly, the Lord of Shadows 2 Website story says Dracula is trying to regain his power back while Belmont Clan seeks his ultimate destruction which indicates their presence in the Modern era. I am like 90% sure that Victor Belmont is the modern Belmont. But who knows I may be surprised .

[Shiroi Koumori]

If Victor is really the modern Belmont, then i am calling the ending where both Gabe and Victor would die together after joining forces to defeat Satan.

[Trevorcard]

Man this is game that would be amazing with multiple endings ALA Dawn of Sorrow. A ending in which Dracula is redeemed and dies in peace or an ending in which Dracula after defeating Satan becomes the Dark Lord and Alucard and Victor must defeat him. Not holding my breath but man it would be a great idea.
My Ending theory: After Satan's defeat, Alucard and Victor Belmont are totally going to try to kill off Dracula and it will be unwinnable battle.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

I think that Gabriel will probably aid Victor with the last bit of his power before death, to defeat Satan, save the world, and save his bloodline.
Ultimate redemption.

I'm fond of Victor Belmont from Castlevania Resurrection.  He's the one that did NOT want to become a Hunter.  It is possible that this Victor shares similar traits and it will take some convincing on behalf of outside forces (perhaps Alucard, perhaps even Gabriel) to get him to take up the mantle.

The beard makes him look like the old Victor Belmont, too.  There's a bit of a resemblance, even if the white hood makes me think of Assassin's Creed, haha.

[Trevorcard]

When he says he is the last of illustrious bloodline, it could mean someone or something killed the rest of the family. Possibily Satan's forces as revenge against Belmont bloodline. Satan in Lord of Shadows does say I will wipe out the name of Belmont from this world.
I could see him being reluctant pre Lord of Shadows 2 but when he is attacking Gabriel doesn't seem to have much hesitation of killing some vampires .

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

Last of the Bloodline can also mean that his bloodline has thinned away due to age... but yeah, we can go with the whole "Vampires/Forces killed my whole family" bit as well.  Not sure which one has been covered in the latest news.

[Trevorcard]

I am assuming the killed part because of him being blinded from one eyed. There is scar on one of his eyes to indicate that and he only seems to talk with one eye. He also seems pretty bitter

[son_the_vampire]

Nice move!!! I consider introducing Victor as a step in the right direction on LoS behalf. Makes more sense than tying in a bloodline that spans like 500 years or whatever

[Dracul_Belmont]

In the most recent trailers, Carmilla and Marie seem to be in the same place, like a library, maybe Carmilla was casting a Marie illusion

[Dremn]

More official art of Victor!





This guy is really growing on me, he looks way better without the hood on.