Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 demo impressions thread
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Same, just bought it. I can tell the combos are going to be sweet, the default weapons have so much weight to them this time.
Dammit. I can't crack this guy.
He's a true
Patriot
It is so good, Oscar is right up there in my book with Nobuo Uematsu and Yoko Shimomura!
Samir Sedlar
Member
Paradox, Soul Reaver style, I like it haha
Can't wait to see what the Friday deal is all about.
No. Most of the time, you don't have to press A.
IcyBlueStrawberry
Member
Just played through the demo on PC and I really liked it.
I don't know why, but the Castlevania games look so incredibly smooth on PC. It's a shame most other games don't look as good running at 60 fps.
I don't know why, but the Castlevania games look so incredibly smooth on PC. It's a shame most other games don't look as good running at 60 fps.
Rhazer Fusion
Member
I actually liked the demo. Cool game and fun. I am not seeing the terrible PS3 graphics people were describing. The game looks good. Not sure I like how the enemies randomly hit me while I am performing a combo on them though.
Yeah, that's really what I meant. The reference would have played much better in another scenario. It just felt so random and forced there.
Bob Dobalina
Member
Snitching to a konami employee probably wasn't the best of ideas..Sorry pal, konami makes some baffling choices, like incredibly baffling, that's when they turn into klownamiAnd don't shoot the messenger! Bergaron is a trusted source with 100℅ track record. If there is something more please tell us! We just want the truth.
bergaro is not a konami employee.
And believe me tora, the man saved your face with many things, you /owe/ him more than a few sales. Just sayin. It's almost over anyway.
Played the PC demo,because it doesn't show up in the psn.
The game suggest to use a controller instead of m+k,which seems weird to me.
Mouse seems like a much better option for the camera.
The problem is pretty obvious.I use the right thumb to attack,left to move and control the camera with...my tongue?
Besides that I really enjoyed the demo.
The game suggest to use a controller instead of m+k,which seems weird to me.
Mouse seems like a much better option for the camera.
The problem is pretty obvious.I use the right thumb to attack,left to move and control the camera with...my tongue?
Besides that I really enjoyed the demo.
Bob Dobalina
Member
Yes, hence the "snitching to (tora)."
If Tora legitimizes what bergaron said about this then he's legitimizing what he said about the LoS prequel coming from another studio for next gen and the next portable Castlevania made by the japan team... I wouldn't do that.
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In other news, I still find heartwarming when a classicvania fan plays and likes LoS
Got a problem with my view? If so please explain.
I honestly kind of think giving that game for free with it is TOO good of a deal anyway. It's a year-ish old 3DS game that was sold at $40, when you're generous with stuff like this you offer older games, like the first Lords of Shadow.
I agree that the deal was probably too good, but in exchange of the whole delay and stuff we got $6 bucks. It's a case of extremes.
LowParry
Member
In other news, I still find heartwarming when a classicvania fan plays and likes LoS
I'm one of those folks. As much as I would like to see Castlevania go back to its roots, LoS I've really enjoyed as a whole. I do wonder where Castlevania will go after LoS2.
infinityBCRT
Member
I'm still waiting for the rest of based TTP's prophecy to come true-- that MGS TRIOLOGY was coming to Steam.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
The combat system has potential.
I liked how every attack could cancel into a dash and that you dash down from a jump.
I also like that they changed the GOW "hold triangle for rising attack" to "attack then press jump"
It does feel the combat moves may be more limited this time round, even with 3 different weapons, but I'll reserve judgement on that for now.
However :- Tying weapons to meters is an incredibly bonehead decision. I already hate it with a passion.
I will pick this up. Interesting to see where it goes.
I liked how every attack could cancel into a dash and that you dash down from a jump.
I also like that they changed the GOW "hold triangle for rising attack" to "attack then press jump"
It does feel the combat moves may be more limited this time round, even with 3 different weapons, but I'll reserve judgement on that for now.
However :- Tying weapons to meters is an incredibly bonehead decision. I already hate it with a passion.
I will pick this up. Interesting to see where it goes.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Preorded on GMG for $41. Very great deal. Having those who played the demo and loving it is fantastic news. My only regret was not getting second son instead, but LoS was fantastic to begin with. Not perfect, but any improvements are more than welcomed.
LowParry
Member
Die monster. You don't belong in this world! -point-
That shit sounds horrible. Damn I'm glad this composer won't be working on any more CVs. I hate just about everything he's put out so far.
Fimbulvetr
Member
Oh, I forgot to mention this in my list.
Pretty sure the first LoS was already like that, though honestly both feel like a poor substitutes for a dedicated launch command.
That shit sounds horrible. Damn I'm glad this composer won't be working on any more CVs. I hate just about everything he's put out so far.
Did you just listen to the tracks or did you actually play the game?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZbKKKwMb4
Pure gold!
I say I hated all of his work thus far and you link to a track where he mutilated a song from my favorite CV. All right...
Actually, his Dracula Theme is godlike.
Sorry if I'm not into these type of ambient soundtrack, that's just how I am. I hold the 25 years of Castlevania music pretty high, so it makes everything even worse.
Of course, there one or two exception on this soundtrack.
Amen. This guy knows.
Shmuely Bully
Member
You're entitled, but everything I've heard of the OST so far makes me think that barring a dramatic drop in quality it'll be my favorite since SoTN.
Also, did you listen to the whole track? I wouldn't call it ambient.
Yes, I listened. Pretty weak melodies overall. The renditions of Dracula's theme are the strongest music there, really. In fact, many music on this soundtrack are variations of it.I like the first battle theme too.
Anyway, I'm sure it'll work while playing the game. I'm just saying that I'll forget it completely after I finish the game. Which isn't the case for any other game on this series (except the mobile Castlevania, that shit sucks).
I don't know who this Bergaron guy is but thanks for the confirmation. Maybe you should turn yourself over to PR while you are at it.
Toothless Spoon
Member
The demo doesn't have triple monitor support 
Fingers crossed the full release does, like the first one.
Fingers crossed the full release does, like the first one.What score did they give the first one?
8
Seems that the reviewer disliked all the filler content but thought the combat was pretty decent for 2
The_Hitcher89
Member
Is the voice acting as bad as it is in the advert on GiantBomb?
darkjedi187
Member
Played on PS3 and overall it was a lot of fun and looked great. Love the throw back to SotN. The only issues I had is during the platforming parts on the golem, when I pressed the direction to go there always seemed to be a hesitation that cuased me to die way more than I would on something as eaasy as that.
Is the voice acting as bad as it is in the advert on GiantBomb?
Yes, Patrick Stewart unfortunately is reprising his role. Horrible shit.
That was a joke. And I hope so was your question
Patrick Stewart was fucking awful in LOS1.
Nice to know.. I'm having so much fun with the ot.
That shit sounds horrible. Damn I'm glad this composer won't be working on any more CVs. I hate just about everything he's put out so far.
You found this bad??? It sounds amazing!! I LOVE the score of this series.
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Played the demo last night. Absolutely loved it. Didn't finish it, didn't need to. Day 1!
2 complaints:
- free camera sucks. Wish it was locked like LoS1. At least during combat.
- The "What is a man..." line plug felt pointless and had no context when he said it. Just a shameless fan service plug. (Lol, funny that just a couple days ago there was a "But enough talk, have at you!" plug in a Valentines Day quest in Final Fantasy XIV.)
Sanctuary
Member
In the first game you could cancel attacks into a dodge, and there was no hold triangle to attack and then press jump move. You could simply tap either square or triangle and then press jump to lift enemies with you. You could also drop down from a jump, although it was straight down and fairly limited in use.
As awesome of a soundtrack that SoTN has, it definitely wouldn't fit on either of the LoS games. It also seems like more often than not, the music keeps getting compared to what it's not, instead of judging it for what it is.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Damn.
cm osi
Member
of course it won't. LoS series try to keep a darker atmosphere so something from Sotn won't fit at all.
symphonask
Member
It's just sad that a team so obviously talented is let down by bad direction. I think everyone here would have taken a great 10 hour action game instead of a 20 hour bloated mess with bland environments and poor stealth/platforming segments.