Shiggidy DoZa Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I was immediately impressed with the graphics on this game, but a little ho-hum about the gameplay. It felt a little generic at first and I wasn't a huge fan of the short levels. I put it down for a couple of months and did't play it. I just picked it up again a few weeks ago and DAMN! This game is GREAT. I am so glad that I decided to give it another try. I think I might like this even better than SOTN. Anyone who's a Castlevania fan needs to play this game at least through the first few chapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leowtyx Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I was immediately impressed with the graphics on this game, but a little ho-hum about the gameplay. It felt a little generic at first and I wasn't a huge fan of the short levels. I put it down for a couple of months and did't play it. I just picked it up again a few weeks ago and DAMN! This game is GREAT. I am so glad that I decided to give it another try. I think I might like this even better than SOTN. Anyone who's a Castlevania fan needs to play this game at least through the first few chapters. Â Hmmmm, I just wouldn't say that "any" fan will like LoS. It doesn't feel like the generic Castlevania to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly777 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 i have had this game a few week and i am finding it hard to get into but if what everybody says is true and things pick up later on then i am gonna push myself to reach these great parts of the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxx Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i have had this game a few week and i am finding it hard to get into but if what everybody says is true and things pick up later on then i am gonna push myself to reach these great parts of the game  You're going to feel that way until the final battle. The game just doesn't compel me or anyone I know who has the game for that matter to actually want to play the game more than a couple lvls at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonKisuke Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I dunno why, but i also have my problems to get into that game. I actually love the genre and it's really strange, but things like the too fast running and Gabriels "sometimes too small looking head" bother me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fusion Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Just can't get into this game, I don't know why, but it all feels so...done...It's like Castlevania meets Lord of the Rings, and the whole fantasy setting is just boring me. Everything looks great, the graphics are cool, but it all feels like such a single corridor, and it's almost like it's trying too hard. I'm way over fantasy settings now (after being over used waaaay too much in the last few years), and the whole JRR Tolkien stuff is becoming outdated as we speak. This game is almost like a relic overly polished. The combat system feels outdated too, this game could have been soo much better, if only they wouldn't try to make it so epic. The story is a bore already, and Patric Steward, a fucking great actor, seems to be sleeping as he says his lines.  there's just nothing holding me onto this game. Gonna complete it, maybe I'm wrong, and the pace will pick up soon enough, but so far, nothing. I think I know what's wrong with it, why it's not grabbing onto me, and sucking me in, the game lacks a decent mythos to connect to the character. When I think of castlevania, I think gothic, dark, broody, pointy, edgy, you know, with fire, dramatic water and moonlit paths..... Think of Soul Reaver, the enviroment fits the story, as does for instance more recently, Enslaved, or even Final Fantasy 13, Bioshock, etc, it all fits the story, but this game seems more detached from it's settings, almost as if they were trying the make a new Dungeons and Dragons game, and then last minute decided to make a castlevania game. Edited January 12, 2011 by Cold Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purifico Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It looks like LoS is one of those games which you either absolutely love or hate. I think it's one of the better games of 2010. Think of Soul Reaver, the enviroment fits the story, as does for instance more recently, Enslaved, or even Final Fantasy 13, Bioshock, etc, it all fits the story, but this game seems more detached from it's settings, almost as if they were trying the make a new Dungeons and Dragons game, and then last minute decided to make a castlevania game. Â It's interesting how you compare it to D&D. What features would give you such an idea? I for one find that the atmosphere (thanks to the visuals and the music) fit the story perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs_85 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Didn't under-estimate, had high hopes from the start... Yet it didnt turn out how I thought, things rarely do when hyped... Haven't played it for moths either now, but will have to go back to it, just didnt feel like the old Castlevanias to me, still great tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fusion Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It looks like LoS is one of those games which you either absolutely love or hate. I think it's one of the better games of 2010.  It's interesting how you compare it to D&D. What features would give you such an idea? I for one find that the atmosphere (thanks to the visuals and the music) fit the story perfectly.  Let's see, medieval-ish setting, filled with magic, quests, and searching for stones, with over the top magic armors, demon beasts of any type, and the usual D&D setting. I usually refer to fantasy games like this, to D&D type games, the reason being that D&D was modelled on JRR tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and as a result, all have a similar way of portraying itself.  don't get me wrong, I like games with magic, fighting, and cool settings, but this game doesn't match it's setting, the place should be more gothic, more castlelike, you know, as in Castlevania  But who knows (those who played this game to the end more then likely), I may be wrong, and only the beginning of the game feels slow and detached.  Non the less, this type of Fantasy setting is boring me to death. I am struggling to just make it through the levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purifico Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Let's see, medieval-ish setting, filled with magic, quests, and searching for stones, with over the top magic armors, demon beasts of any type, and the usual D&D setting. I usually refer to fantasy games like this, to D&D type games, the reason being that D&D was modelled on JRR tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and as a result, all have a similar way of portraying itself.  don't get me wrong, I like games with magic, fighting, and cool settings, but this game doesn't match it's setting, the place should be more gothic, more castlelike, you know, as in Castlevania  But who knows (those who played this game to the end more then likely), I may be wrong, and only the beginning of the game feels slow and detached.  Non the less, this type of Fantasy setting is boring me to death. I am struggling to just make it through the levels.  Well, once you get to actual vampire lands, that's when it gets dark and gothic) Though I personally found the first stage - the village under siege - pretty gothic too. It had this transylvanian feel to it, which is exactly what the developers were going for, I'm sure) It just rings of Bram Stocker's Dracula: terrified hillbillies - check, stormy night - check, evil spirits - double check. That's almost exactly how the novel begins. As for the D&D/Tolkien feel that you got - well, maybe you're right. The second and third chapters of the game do kinda remind me of magical elven forests. But I think there is a reason for that - those are Pan's lands. They are supposed to be magical. And I don't think that this is necessarily a bad thing. It's just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valgrum Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Nope I knew I was going to like this game, even took a chance and pre-ordered the SE. $90 bucks later, turns out I was right and in Fact was my Game of the Year last Year. Game does so much right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I actually liked the game alot and I was expecting to like it so I wasnt underestimatting it. I do agree with Cold Fusion when he says the game have a D&D feeling to it, but that didnt bother me at all cause I love D&D and pretty much every other table top RPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fusion Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ok, chapter 4, and the game is starting to warm up, the combo's are working better, and the addition of a few items, has made the game a bit deeper. It's a bit like prince of persia meets shadow of the collossus meets lord of the rings, but it's starting to warm up, now just hoping for some god dang vampire slaying. Still not to keen on the D&D feel to it, lets hope there be castles nearby, with dark, dank, moody, gothic impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purifico Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ok, chapter 4, and the game is starting to warm up, the combo's are working better, and the addition of a few items, has made the game a bit deeper. It's a bit like prince of persia meets shadow of the collossus meets lord of the rings, but it's starting to warm up, now just hoping for some god dang vampire slaying. Still not to keen on the D&D feel to it, lets hope there be castles nearby, with dark, dank, moody, gothic impressions.   Just wait till chapter 5) That's when it becomes super-dark and super-angsty. Abandoned monasteries, ghoul-creeping crypts and gothic spires included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fusion Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just wait till chapter 5) That's when it becomes super-dark and super-angsty. Abandoned monasteries, ghoul-creeping crypts and gothic spires included. Â Â Yup, that's where I am now, and suddenly the game has invited me in. Dark, broody, gothic like places, filled with vampires and demons, that's all I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOLANTON Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 No the game really came up to my expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimalCarnage Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) I under estimated it after playing the demo, I thought the horse riding was going to take up more of the game then it actually did. After playing the full game I absolutely loved it...It was a LOT better than I thought it was going to be.  And the ending, even though later in the game I saw it coming, was VERY nice... Can't wait for a sequel Edited January 14, 2011 by PrimalCarnage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercergarret Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm skeptical having gotten the game now, whether to return it or what. It seems that it won't be that fun, or I'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsuna Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I suppose that I did underestimate the game a bit. It certainly ended up keeping my attention far more effectively that I thought it would and was fun enough that I didn't get bored whilst going for the platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjoaoalves Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This is the best god-of-war-like game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUGAABOO Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I expected the game to be good, but now so it would blow my fucking head off. The most underestimated game of 2010 along with Enslaved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoko Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I really struggled with wanting to play this game, I couldn't do more then a couple of levels 'cos I got to bored and uninterested. I since haven't played for a couple of months and I think I might give it another shot, even if it's just to platinum it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch_Shinkiro Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Well to be honest I didn't find it too hard... Paladin is easy once you got the ultimate techniques and the trials are pretty straight forward.. ._. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodNewsOke Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I really liked it. It was one of the best titles of 2010 in my opinion. Initially I was dissapointed when first-looks and previews compared it to God of War but I still descided to buy it day 1 - I mean it's castlevania for crying out loud. Luckily it wasn't like GOW and I was enjoying myself very much. The athmosphere, the puzzles, the music (although I missed the old school music), the combat, the art-style and the graphics all came together smoothly making it a great experience through and through... Too bad that Gametrailers spoiled the ending... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orobourous Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The best level designs were in the middle of the game, basically the vampire lands, although the later few levels in the necromancer levels were cool as I enjoyed the hellish scenery. The combat plays good, hard at first until you realise you actually have to kinda know what you're doing. After playing GoW so much I just expected to spam attack and roll a few times and that would carry me through but there are quiet a few different enemies that require different strategies. All in all a great game, better than I thought, and while some might gripe about level design or what not it is all more than an acceptable price to pay for the best story I have played this gen, my jaw almost literally hit the floor at the end.  Only major flaw, invisible walls were sometimes very annoying and especially at some of the jumps where it would only let you jump from certain points of the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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