I think they were ~10 hours to finish, maybe ~15 to 100% souls/glyphs in DoS and OoE. I didn't finish PoR though, because it was bland and I hated the subweapon system.
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate |OT|
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I think they were ~10 hours to finish, maybe ~15 to 100% souls/glyphs in DoS and OoE. I didn't finish PoR though, because it was bland and I hated the subweapon system.
Father_Brain
Banned
I thought Dave Cox said it was a "20" hour game like the first, and we know how Cox is.
Baconsammy
Banned
Lies about Cox' length?
PoR is about the same length. Where each of those games shined, though, was the sheer amount of unlockable modes, which added a lot of bang for your buck. I'm not sure if this game is supposed to have a similar amount of content in that regard, but it would certainly be appreciated.
I'm playing the entire game (review code) and it's a very good game. It's different from the Metroidvanias and the backtraking is not required in the story, it is confined to the secrets and collectable elements.
And yes, the framerate is horrible!
EDIT: For the length I'm at the 33% (i've collected all the items of the first part of the game) and 4 hours.
And yes, the framerate is horrible!
EDIT: For the length I'm at the 33% (i've collected all the items of the first part of the game) and 4 hours.
The first game had a predictable plot? I thought the surprise
Satan reveal, Gabriel=Dracula and modern-day post-ending
scytherage
Member
Picked this up from a store here in the Philippines that apparently didn't give a damn about release dates. I initially didn't like the demo because of the frame rate. The problem is still there, but I'm having more fun than I thought I would. It does help that I'm a fan of the first LOS game. This has the same vibe I liked about that game.
First time playing the demo = "this is horrible!"
Second time playing the demo = "OK, this isn't as bad as I thought..."
Third time playing the demo = "I think I'll pick this up..."
I feel like this game is more-or-less what the PSP / PSVita angle is: a handheld experience that is trying to mimic the HD console gaming experience. It's not trying to be like the DS Castlevania games; it's instead a boiled-down "HD console" experience in 3DS form.
Game didn't run that well but there were some fun parts in it.
Second time playing the demo = "OK, this isn't as bad as I thought..."
Third time playing the demo = "I think I'll pick this up..."
I feel like this game is more-or-less what the PSP / PSVita angle is: a handheld experience that is trying to mimic the HD console gaming experience. It's not trying to be like the DS Castlevania games; it's instead a boiled-down "HD console" experience in 3DS form.
Game didn't run that well but there were some fun parts in it.
already preordered. I found LOS to be a really fun game and this one seems like a portable version of that game, which is absolutely fine. I didn't notice nasty framerate drops and gameplay is solid enough. Hopefully the music is a lot more memorable than the insipid theme in the demo, it would be a real shame to not have a good ost, expecially for a Castlevania
that said, I can't wait. Looks like a solid action game and the 3DS needs more of them
that said, I can't wait. Looks like a solid action game and the 3DS needs more of them
Keep Igarashi away too. First one was fine but they all felt the same after that.
Give Castlevania the Contra Rebirth treatment. I want my old school Castlevania with ambiguous hints and not obsession with RPG mechanics(yes, I know they existed before SOTN, but they got ridiculous after that)
Give Castlevania the Contra Rebirth treatment. I want my old school Castlevania with ambiguous hints and not obsession with RPG mechanics(yes, I know they existed before SOTN, but they got ridiculous after that)
The first bit, surely. The second thing? I feared for that, big time. I felt like doing something like that would be the most predictable cop-out for a story idea. And that was the big twist..
MyAbsolution
Member
Playing demo right now. Really not noticing any framerate issues. Very impressed by the gameplay, the graphics, and presentation using the 3D.
I was a huge LOS fanboy, so maybe that has tainted my view on this game?
Got this game arriving tuesday for 19 bucks so i am double thrilled
(love you tsilon.ca!)
PS: I like fall damage. Gives some challenge and timing execution to climbing.
I was a huge LOS fanboy, so maybe that has tainted my view on this game?
Got this game arriving tuesday for 19 bucks so i am double thrilled
(love you tsilon.ca!)PS: I like fall damage. Gives some challenge and timing execution to climbing.
Playing demo right now. Really not noticing any framerate issues. Very impressed by the gameplay, the graphics, and presentation using the 3D.
I was a huge LOS fanboy, so maybe that has tainted my view on this game?
Got this game arriving tuesday for 19 bucks so i am double thrilled
If you can't notice the very obvious framerate problems, then yes, I would say that being a huge LOS fanboy might be slightly obfusticating obvious issues for you.
Nocturnowl
Member
I'm still holding out some hope that this game doesn't end up sucking, the demo didn't really send me heading in either direction, LoS style isn't my favourite but seeing as I made it through that i'm hoping that the idea of improving upon that game extends not only to its direct sequel but to this game as well.
Plus surely there can't be any of those pretty poor Titan bosses in this one so that's a plus right?
Plus surely there can't be any of those pretty poor Titan bosses in this one so that's a plus right?
I definitely noticed it at the start, but it stopped bugging me throughout the rest of the demo. And I did not care much for LoS. Which is not to say that I excuse this. Just that I adjusted to it quickly, though I couldn't for say AC3.
kunonabi
Member
the second was pretty obvious from the stewart narration. it just was reflected anywhere else.
not that it matters since the dlc crapped all over the gabriel's character arc anyway
Something very similar happens here, too.
If you have the cognitive capability to look at the playable characters and make the most predictable guess as to what happens in the game, I promise you it does.
Besides the framerate being an issue.
Besides the framerate being an issue.
BroggieDoge
Member
Are the frame rate issues with 3D on? How does it play without it enabled?
Father_Brain
Banned
Something very similar happens here, too.If you have the cognitive capability to look at the playable characters and make the most predictable guess as to what happens in the game, I promise you it does.
Besides the framerate being an issue.
So,
Trevor is Alucard?
I've decided to pick this up with the viewpoint that "this Castlevania is better than no Castlevania" despite it feeling nothing like a Castlevania to me.
I played the demo of this before starting LoS (which I already owned,) and yesterday started LoS. This game is actually very very similar to LoS, the combat is near-identical, and both are just about as linear (We're talking FFXIII linear.)
Veering very slightly OT, can anyone who's played the first LoS tell me about how long it'll take me to get through it on Easy if I want to try to finish it before diving into this? (which I assume spoils the story about as much as the LoS2 trailer did.)
I played the demo of this before starting LoS (which I already owned,) and yesterday started LoS. This game is actually very very similar to LoS, the combat is near-identical, and both are just about as linear (We're talking FFXIII linear.)
Veering very slightly OT, can anyone who's played the first LoS tell me about how long it'll take me to get through it on Easy if I want to try to finish it before diving into this? (which I assume spoils the story about as much as the LoS2 trailer did.)
never played on Easy, but it took me 26 hours to finish, not counting repeated as heck boss fights like Cordell the goddamned werewolf master. It's a surprisingly lenghty and varied game
MyAbsolution
Member
If you plan on going thru LoS without backtracking once youve unlocked powers/skills and playing on easy... maybe 8-10 hours max? It took me over 20+ hours to finish with backtracking and on hard mode.
I do disagree about the linearity comparison to FF13. Some of the levels in LoS have some branching paths and hidden passageways. Don't think FF13 ever did
Yep. Even despite David Cox saying that was NOT the case when fans confronted him with the obvious...
I don't think this game is for me, though the combat was a bit satisfying, but not good. The demo made it seem like it is going to be a fairly simple game.
Is it common? The demo had it dip regularly and I did not like that.
Is it common? The demo had it dip regularly and I did not like that.
Baconsammy
Banned
It's good to know that I'll be able to throw it in my backpack and not cause myself much back strain. The game's weight should be featured prominently in the OT
DocTarHeel
Member
Like Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth?
Call Me Maybe
Banned
This is a rather more boring OT title than the suggestions in the demo impressions thread
But great thread. I am looking forward to this game, it feels like a competent 2D action game to me.
But great thread. I am looking forward to this game, it feels like a competent 2D action game to me.
dreamer3kx
Member
Ah thats good.
kunonabi
Member
They shouldn't have copped to Trevor being his son in the first place. As soon as that tidbit comes out your mind immediately makes that connection.
Yeah, but with a different developer.
Excuses already? If it's a good game it should be able to stand on its own.
He claimed bullshit like the coat being a different color implying it's a different character and not related to Trevor. Seriously..
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
He should of said nothing or just said "Maybe".
KillerTravis
Banned
You should have asked me to do the OT if you were going to do such a crappy job with it. I'm really excited to play this game, even if it's not an Igavania.
What excuses? It's simply a fact.
kunonabi
Member
It was done out of pity. If you guys wanted a fleshed out one you should have spoken up.
Somehow forgot about 3G and thought you were talking about 4. D'oh.
You are saying that it won't sell because of Luigi's Mansion. That's a preemptive excuse for poor sales. If it is a good game it should sell in a traditionally slow time for games, on its own merit.