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Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 - |OT| - Dead and Loving It!
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Banjo-Kazooie
Member
I'm assuming that despite no wrapping or sign on the stack about a street date, that the register won't actually let you check it out if there is a hold date on it. I suppose I'll try tonight when I'm in ;P.
brandonh83
Banned
rocketskates
Member
Hey Ahasverus I've got a couple of questions if you don't mind answering.
Are there more skills to learn in this game than LoS1? As far as basic combos (not counting the light and shadow moves) I think around chapter 7 I already had everything unlocked and was kinda bummed that was it.
Are there more items that are so hidden they might as well be invisible, making them hard to find? Because in LoS1 there were some that were completely hidden behind a rock or even off screen and the camera didn't even show the items you were getting (gems). This was one of the first games in a while that I had to actually use a guide to find items or I would have totally missed them.
Are there more skills to learn in this game than LoS1? As far as basic combos (not counting the light and shadow moves) I think around chapter 7 I already had everything unlocked and was kinda bummed that was it.
Are there more items that are so hidden they might as well be invisible, making them hard to find? Because in LoS1 there were some that were completely hidden behind a rock or even off screen and the camera didn't even show the items you were getting (gems). This was one of the first games in a while that I had to actually use a guide to find items or I would have totally missed them.
Krusenstern
Banned
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Game looks good. Wonder why it was just a 6 in GameInformer? Is it really that repetitive?
NoirVisage
Banned
wow, i wonder how many artbooks you've actually seen.
Sure MS are good, but the way some of you talk about them, you'd thingk they were god teir..
art design better be good with any gaming company, its how it translates to the poly's that matters when it comes to gaming.
Hi RocketSkates! Well keep in mind I can only answer what I recall from.interviews until tuesday or so I get my copy. I hope I'm useful though!
- Yes. Supposedly all the LoS1 combat moves are unlocked at the start of the game. The new skill system rewards points for the weapon you use, there are three skill threes one for every weapon in the game.
- Yes. There are many collectibles in this game. The first thing MercurySteam wanted to do with the new free camera was giving reasons for the players to use it. There are secret paths and rewards, however there won't be obscured anymore as you control the camera. It's more Symphony of the night than LoS in that sense.
Hope I helped you!
Intheflorsh
Banned
It's small because all the cutscenes are in game. It's a good thing.
Oooh, that's good.
rocketskates
Member
Awesome! I'm excited about those three skill trees, I'm definitely looking forward to being able to customize Gabriel. Like I said earlier I was bummed when I had already gotten all the skills and was just past halfway in the game, and now it appears I'll have plenty of skills to be working towards.
And I'm REALLY excited about the free camera. You have no idea how many times I found myself rotating the right stick trying to move the camera out of habit. It's definitely going to make things easier it sounds like.
Thanks for the answers! Tuesday can't come soon enough!
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
That was one of their main complaints? Any choice quotes? I'm still getting it no matter what, loved the atmosphere, art style, and combat in the demo. Never played the original but was pleasantly surprised how meaty and satisfying the combat felt from what little I played. I can forgive repetitiveness if the world and story are good.
Seems so
Complains on the world come from the Modern Day setting not being interesting and preferring the old sections. There seems to be no complains on the story on the review unless I missed something.
I have ordered over 15 games from them and have always received my key at least 24 hours before the game unlocks. I know there are stories of the keys going out on the day of release, but I can guarantee that it is the norm to receive the keys in advance.
Opinions, how do they work? I think MS have fantastic art designers, and that's that.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
- Apparently, a horrible stealth section.
- "Modern day setting is conceptually interesting, but fails in execution".
- Says that Gabriel spends most of his time in abandoned alleys and the occasional ruined plaza.
- Gabriel apparently visits more classic Castlevania-style locations and the
toy theatre
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
Well that's a bit of a bummer. The urban settings were giving me flashbacks of Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines. Which reminds me, we really need another vampire game in that style/world design. That was urban vampire atmosphere done right.
Stream happening now
http://www.twitch.tv/gitrooman
http://www.twitch.tv/gitrooman
brandonh83
Banned
Just a few more days baby. I am ready for you. Bought some baby oil earlier after I finished paying the game off. Forgot the scented candles though.
rocketskates
Member
MUST. NOT. WATCH.
What's up with the red line from his gauntlet and the black triangle floating around during that stealth segment? Graphical bugs?
I just pre-loaded Thief earlier today.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
How's the frame rate ?
Beeblebrox
Member
Anyone knows where can I get cheapest Steam code for this? Sorry if it's already been answered, I didn't see it.
I hate you...
According to people at the dungeon: excellent. The 360 version hasn't reported any framerate hit.
Two new reviews!
Jeux Video: 17/20
Gry Online (Poland): 9.2/10 - http://www.gry-online.pl/S016.asp?ID=19269
seems like it's mostly getting positive reviews.
It is. America hates it fo some reason.
More info. Apparently time freezes when Dracula enters the Castle so that complaint about "Dracula playing with toys when the world is being destroyed" is unfounded. Lol some reviewers. Also, the guy (who is apparently a journalist breaking embargo) said the game has more platfforming BUT actual platfforming, not ledge shyming.
Edit: Oops, double.post
And that Agreus labyribth stealth section? YEP, It's bullshit. The mist lasts about 5 seconds and takes more than that to replenish. He says he was having a total blast for almost 10 hours non stop but that part made him quit. He will try agaib though
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Who died and made you a mod? There is one thing asking for a bit of common courtesy from fellow members, and another to dictate what people can and can't post.
I'm ignoring everything. I just want it to be as fresh as possible and I'll form my opinion from there.
SlasherJPC
Banned
This wait is killing me. O_0
What part of requsted did you miss? And, hey, as you said, it's common courtesy.
You UK fellars better start loving European-made games, cause they're European dammit.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
I got this thing pre-ordered.
I need to get the pre-load going!
I need to get the pre-load going!