Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate

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  1. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Metroidvania a la altura. Primer regalo que nos entregaría Mercury Steam. Lo de Dread ya sería el summum.
  2. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
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  3. MetinSui
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    Bence oyun gayet güzel karakterleri zaten bildiğimiz karakterler.Boss sayısı yeterli ve çeşitlilik bakınmından iyi ama bence harita dizaynı diğer oyunlarına göre bir tık zayıf kalmış.Ama sıkılmadan oynayabileceğiniz bir oyun
  4. Darkspawn677
    May 17, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome all castlevania games should be like this one alucard and trevor should be rivals
  5. Olenjan08
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice story with the 3 different characters, that is connected with the other castlevania lords of shadow games. Nice Climb/ jump and run sections and cool bosses. Only the Gameplay with the third character is Not so good like the other parts of the game.… Expand
  6. AlexvaderII
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Debo comenzar diciendo que este Castlevania me gusto bastante y es de lo mejor gráficamente de la consola portátil de Nintendo, el efecto 3D es muy bueno, si jugaste a los Castlevania: Lords of Shadow este es indispensable ya que esta entrega complementa la historia y es muy buena.

    Alternaremos entre tres personajes con habilidades diferentes y esto lo aplican muy bien porque    Debo comenzar diciendo que este Castlevania me gusto bastante y es de lo mejor gráficamente de la consola portátil de Nintendo, el efecto 3D es muy bueno, si jugaste a los Castlevania: Lords of Shadow este es indispensable ya que esta entrega complementa la historia y es muy buena.

    Alternaremos entre tres personajes con habilidades diferentes y esto lo aplican muy bien porque exploraremos bastante y accederemos a algunas areas solo con cierto personaje. El combate esta bien implementado y variado. No hay tantos jefes finales pero los pocos que encontraremos son geniales. En resumen es un gran juego.    … Expand
  7. Balloondred118
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    I love this game i played the crap out of it get it storys great combat is great i hope you get this game
  8. DrBeatsPhD
    Sep 9, 2018
    9
    Mirror of Fate is an extremely competently designed action/puzzle platformer, elevated to must-play status by incredible atmosphere. I played the demo and was put off at first by some loose-feeling movement mechanics, and I read a lot of negative reviews in which the game was compared, with poor results, to prior Castlevania games. However, something drew me in and made me want to buy theMirror of Fate is an extremely competently designed action/puzzle platformer, elevated to must-play status by incredible atmosphere. I played the demo and was put off at first by some loose-feeling movement mechanics, and I read a lot of negative reviews in which the game was compared, with poor results, to prior Castlevania games. However, something drew me in and made me want to buy the game: the atmosphere. The vibe this game puts out is like nothing I've encountered. The music is poignant, the 3D is used to great effect (the way the depths of the castle extend into the 3D background is incredible), and the visuals and story are introspective and measured. Castlevania games prior to the LOS series feel quite campy by comparison (which is fine). The boss design is horrifying in a great, H.R. Giger sort of way.

    Aside from the great feel, the nontraditional story structure and progression of mechanics is well constructed. Controls start to feel better and better as you go. All in all, an extremely solid game in terms of the nuts and bolts.

    I've never written a review before on Metacritic, but I was so impressed by this game that had to do it. Please check it out!    … Expand
  9. yumegiwa
    Jan 30, 2016
    6
    There was a point early on where I was slightly enjoying the game, but it became a monotonous and repetitive experience pretty fast. Enemy variety boils down to "flying" and "ground" enemies with different appearances. Bosses are very easy and unoriginal. The floaty platforming is a pain in the ass sometimes, too. Especially in some places where there's near pixel-perfect jumps to land onThere was a point early on where I was slightly enjoying the game, but it became a monotonous and repetitive experience pretty fast. Enemy variety boils down to "flying" and "ground" enemies with different appearances. Bosses are very easy and unoriginal. The floaty platforming is a pain in the ass sometimes, too. Especially in some places where there's near pixel-perfect jumps to land on ledges. Having a weapon that attacks the ENTIRE screen makes any possible challenge this game could have had dissipate. It basically boils down to hack away at enemies and dodge when they finally decide to attack you. Lastly, the environments are bland and generic except for a few places in the game that were pretty cool looking. But a lot of it looks the same and particular level design patterns are repeated too much.

    Nevertheless it is a decent game despite its flaws, and there are much worse games you could get to ease your boredom on the current $20-$30 price it sells for.    … Expand
  10. saxo27
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    I am a few years late for this review, who cares--it's the internet. I must say that I love the 2D Castlevania games (igavania). I have not played the newer Castlevania games (Lord of Shadows) and find God of War games very repetitive. This game felt like a nice mix of Igavania and GoW combat. The graphics are very crisp and the 3D effect is quite good (except for Trevor's act... For someI am a few years late for this review, who cares--it's the internet. I must say that I love the 2D Castlevania games (igavania). I have not played the newer Castlevania games (Lord of Shadows) and find God of War games very repetitive. This game felt like a nice mix of Igavania and GoW combat. The graphics are very crisp and the 3D effect is quite good (except for Trevor's act... For some reason, the 3D effect seemed diminished). The game moves at a brisk pace and never becomes dull. The use of different characters is very good because it keeps the gameplay fresh and gives the player a SoTN feeling of "what is the next power-up/weapon that I will receive next?" Go into this game with low, low, low expectations and you will be pleased--especially if you are an Igavania fan. Even without low expectations, this is a fun "Castlevania" game.… Expand
  11. LannerBlack
    May 22, 2015
    1
    En español: Si el mayor error del primer juego de la trilogía fue tratar de ser un God Of War y pervertir la historia tomándose demasiadas licencias al punto de parecer una burla a la saga original mas que un reboot digno este juego es parecía el punto culmen de ese burdo intento de reboot de una ya decadente Konami. Mirror of Fate Flaquea en cuanto a Graficos, variedad de enemigos,En español: Si el mayor error del primer juego de la trilogía fue tratar de ser un God Of War y pervertir la historia tomándose demasiadas licencias al punto de parecer una burla a la saga original mas que un reboot digno este juego es parecía el punto culmen de ese burdo intento de reboot de una ya decadente Konami. Mirror of Fate Flaquea en cuanto a Graficos, variedad de enemigos, combinaciones de movimientos, Musica calcada a una pelicula de cine siendo poco memorable, exploración y lo mas horrible de todo: Gameplay.
    Es horrible pasar por habitacion tras habitación sin gracia, sin enemigos y sin desafios, cosas de las que un buen Hack n' Slash se precian. Algunos escenarios son tediosos, acertijos simplones y enemigos sacados del mas vulgar de los rpg, una vergüenza como Hack n' Slash, como juego de accion y como Castlevania

    MercurySteam fue una pésima elección, cuesta creer que el genio Hideo Kojima pusiera sus ojos en un estudio que no sabe manejar una historia con tanto potencial, y por sobre todo cuesta pensar que en Konami permitieran que esto fuera un intento de reboot de Castlevania. La peor inversión en un videojuego que he hecho. Insípido y sin Gracia, un 1    … Expand
  12. alphaomega88
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    One of my most enjoyed games on the 3ds...loved it as a Castlevania game, decent story, cool whip mechanics, decent level design...a little on the easy side and a little short are probably my only complaints, game is a lot of fun.
  13. FairReview
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    This is the best 3DS game, i loved the story and music, game-play is also good, i re-played this game, and i still want to play the HD version, this was better than clos2 in my opnion
  14. johnyct9760
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    I got to tell you this is a huge step in the right direction for Konami. I mean its been a really long time since there has been a good 2D Castelvania (Harmony of Despair - 2010). This triumphant return to good ol 2D pit jumpen, whip cracken action is just what the doctor ordered.

    I'm giving it a 9 because Alucard should ONLY use a sword PERIOD.
  15. lightlazer
    Aug 11, 2014
    8
    Great graphics, great gameplay, good story. However, after finishing the game you are left with the feeling that the game could have been more. The game cries for a sequel with some minor improvements to the gameplay such as more complex leveling, items and a deeper magic system that could make it the greatest castlevania portable game since the GBA and DS ones.
  16. shado474
    Aug 7, 2014
    3
    Despite some of the graphics that are pretty nice and some impressive 3D effects, the game itself is so boring and guided that it's more like watching a show than playing an actual game. I hate that bosses are weakened the second time we try to beat them, and those cinematic shots that just ask you to press X or B or something like that in order to deal the final blow. I'm glad I got thisDespite some of the graphics that are pretty nice and some impressive 3D effects, the game itself is so boring and guided that it's more like watching a show than playing an actual game. I hate that bosses are weakened the second time we try to beat them, and those cinematic shots that just ask you to press X or B or something like that in order to deal the final blow. I'm glad I got this game for only 12$ so it's not such a big waste of money, but it's still a huge disappointment after playing the previous handheld Castlevania titles!… Expand
  17. rAMZA
    May 13, 2014
    0
    this is the crappies castlevania game i have ever played not even near how good super castlevania was on super nintendo, and castlevania symphony of the night. hope mercury system stops doing god of war clones
  18. therealvang
    Feb 13, 2014
    8
    If you looking for something kinda like a older castlevania experience with some new twists this game will not disappoint. My biggest gripe with the game is that it could be a little longer and I feel like it is lacking some of your more classic RPG elements. I'm hoping they make more castlevanias like this in the future as well as one in the standard castlevania format .
  19. Northur
    Jan 28, 2014
    7
    Beautiful looking 3DS game. Solid gameplay and I personally liked the the atmosphere. For me there is no bad thing in the game but it still roars for something more..
  20. TheLurkingKing
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    This is how Castlevania should have been. 2D platformer with a lot of challenge and great level design. It's a stepfoward for Konami, this game is good for old and new Castlevania fans, the game have suberb graphics and an amazing soundtrack.
    The only reason that this game is hated it is because it is not "3D KILL EVERYONE ON THE SCREEN BLOOD GORE or "IT'S NOT METROID". If you are a fan    This is how Castlevania should have been. 2D platformer with a lot of challenge and great level design. It's a stepfoward for Konami, this game is good for old and new Castlevania fans, the game have suberb graphics and an amazing soundtrack.
    The only reason that this game is hated it is because it is not "3D KILL EVERYONE ON THE SCREEN BLOOD GORE or "IT'S NOT METROID". If you are a fan of 2D plaformers like (the original) Castlevania, Super Mario Bros., you should try this one out;    … Expand
  21. zen_racer
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    Massively under-rated game. These are the best stereo 3D visuals on the system imo. The world really comes to life and there are awesome details everywhere you look.

    As mentioned plenty elsewhere, the gameplay isn't exactly classic Castlevania, but I find the platforming really solid, fun, and at times tricky, but not frustrating. The combat feels a bit more like a 2D God of War than    Massively under-rated game. These are the best stereo 3D visuals on the system imo. The world really comes to life and there are awesome details everywhere you look.

    As mentioned plenty elsewhere, the gameplay isn't exactly classic Castlevania, but I find the platforming really solid, fun, and at times tricky, but not frustrating. The combat feels a bit more like a 2D God of War than classic Castlevania, but this also allows for some level of personal mastery by combining air dashes, dodging, blocking, and counters.

    Overall, super well done. If you think you might like it, you'll love it.    … Expand
  22. wesker2012
    Oct 2, 2013
    8
    The atmosphere in this game is fantastic. The implementation of 3d in this game is the best I've seen on the 3ds with lots of depth and variety of artistic gothic background (better than luigis mansion which is applauded for its 3d also). This adds tremendously to the immersion along with the outstanding orchestral soundtrack which is one of the best soundtracks in gaming period. (A trueThe atmosphere in this game is fantastic. The implementation of 3d in this game is the best I've seen on the 3ds with lots of depth and variety of artistic gothic background (better than luigis mansion which is applauded for its 3d also). This adds tremendously to the immersion along with the outstanding orchestral soundtrack which is one of the best soundtracks in gaming period. (A true delight when listened to with earphones). The combat is tight and has a hefty weight to it which makes the player feel more connected to the action as you can feel your whip hitting your enemy. The block, dodge, grab, and other variety of moves all add to the gameplay experience. Nothing feels just simply tacked on. Everything is useful for a certain situation. The pacing and longevity of the game also feel more balanced than previous ds castlevania games. The shorter, tighter quest helps prevent the game from becoming a tedious grind. The game simply feels epic from the very beginning. It helps that the story told in mirror of fate is an emotional and heartfelt one. This makes the combat and traversal feel very purposeful and not simply added to kill a bunch of monsters along the way. Theres a large variety of creatures you encounter and awesome boss fights. The quick time events are perfectly implemented and make you feel like a badass. The puzzles are fun and the platforming feels natural and easy to maneuver. The sound effects are also top notch. Mirror of Fate returns to the darker feel of the earlier Castlevanias and its very exciting. This is one of the best mature games for the 3ds. Its refreshing to see the developers create such a mature experience for a nintendo system. Overall, this game is amazing and one of the best castlevania games ever! Hopefully we will see this series continue as you can see the developers are very passionate about making a good castlevania game. Looking forward to Lord of Shadows 2!!!… Expand
  23. Deceptor
    Jul 8, 2013
    8
    While a great game, I would not call it a "must own". This is a game worth your time but not one of those games that should be cleaned, polished, and put on a golden stand. This game does deserve major consideration, whether you're a fan of the series or not (like me), this should get a chance. The metroidvania 2.5D platforming looks great with the 3d effect and the gameplay is adventurousWhile a great game, I would not call it a "must own". This is a game worth your time but not one of those games that should be cleaned, polished, and put on a golden stand. This game does deserve major consideration, whether you're a fan of the series or not (like me), this should get a chance. The metroidvania 2.5D platforming looks great with the 3d effect and the gameplay is adventurous and fun.The game definitely represent the "vania" part of metroidvania in good spirit. The cutscene animation, while I'm not a fan of how they spoke, was fine and dandy. In short, if there is no game out there you are particularly looking for, give this one a shot, odds are you like it… Expand
  24. revrevolution
    Jul 6, 2013
    8
    If you liked Lords of Shadow, then you'll enjoy this game...that's about the easiest way to briefly summarize it. The story, graphics, and gameplay all take after the newer direction Konami seems to be taking the franchise in.
  25. StriderKiwi
    Jun 21, 2013
    0
    It is sad to see what has happened to the once majestic Castlevania series. I thought things couldn't possibly get worse after Lords of Shadow but I was wrong. Konami made Mirror of Fate. Graphicly it looks HORRIBLE. Worst 3D graphics I've seen in a long time (and considering how awesome their sprites looked before it's just adds more insult). The gameplay is boring, cumbersome, andIt is sad to see what has happened to the once majestic Castlevania series. I thought things couldn't possibly get worse after Lords of Shadow but I was wrong. Konami made Mirror of Fate. Graphicly it looks HORRIBLE. Worst 3D graphics I've seen in a long time (and considering how awesome their sprites looked before it's just adds more insult). The gameplay is boring, cumbersome, and doesn't flow in the slightest. Didn't play much so I didn't get to see just how atrocious the plot was (if it's anything like the previous Lords of Shadows, it's God awful). I can't recommend this game to anyone, especially a Castlevania fan. Just go play the DS and GBA Castelvania games and, of coarse, SotN if you've never given it a try.… Expand
  26. celtqy
    Jun 18, 2013
    5
    This game caused me some serious anger issues.
    Combat is f u c k i n g horrible, you can never tell when some enemies are gonna hit you because they don't televise their attack all taht well you can't even see them sometimes because your whip is so frickin bright and shiny while you are swinging it.
    Some enemies take unbearable QUANTITY of hits and you can't tell when they're gonna    This game caused me some serious anger issues.
    Combat is f u c k i n g horrible, you can never tell when some enemies are gonna hit you because they don't televise their attack all taht well you can't even see them sometimes because your whip is so frickin bright and shiny while you are swinging it.
    Some enemies take unbearable QUANTITY of hits and you can't tell when they're gonna finally die because the game doesn't provide you with any nformation on their health. All you can do is count your hits but you will never know if they actually hit the enemy because you can't see through your f u c king whip!
    Enemies have unblockable attack which they can pull out of their ass while you are flailing on them.
    You can guess how are thse attacks televised.
    By a f u c k i n g white light which you can't even see through your motherfocking whip!    … Expand
  27. peterdeman78
    Jun 16, 2013
    6
    Other Castlevania games are fast paced and have uninterrupted gameplay and exiting music. that keeps me hooked for hours and hours. Now Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate.
    Whenever i just get into the action LOADING...whenever i get ino the music LOADING... The LOADING screen has no LOADING...music and no LOADING...image it is just black. Whenever i take 3 enemies down LOADING... if the    Other Castlevania games are fast paced and have uninterrupted gameplay and exiting music. that keeps me hooked for hours and hours. Now Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate.
    Whenever i just get into the action LOADING...whenever i get ino the music LOADING... The LOADING screen has no LOADING...music and no LOADING...image it is just black. Whenever i take 3 enemies down LOADING... if the enemie takes me down LOADING... I walk 3 screens to the left LOADING...teleport LOADING... I die LOADING...and respawn at the very same spot. I cannot get into the groove when the game is always LOADING... step into the elevator LOADING...jump jump jump LOADING... fall fall fall LOADING... hack slash LOADING... start of bossfight LOADING...in the middle of bossfight LOADING...if i die in bossfight LOADING...and start right there again while boss has half health WHAT THE LOAD is going on?! well i dunno its LOADING... This could have been a realy good game if it wasn't for all the LOADING...    … Expand
  28. gasho
    May 24, 2013
    7
    Maybe not as good as Castlevania games on DS (Dawn Of Sorrow, Order Of Eclesia) but I was expecting that it will never be the same again.
    Mirror Of Fate is satisfying platformer with very nice graphics and cool music.
    If you played Castlevania only on PS3 you won't have nothing to complain about.
  29. Happymonk
    May 16, 2013
    9
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate (phew) easily deserves a place within the top 3DS games. Everything about the game, from it's ridiculously high production values (stellar graphics, decent voice acting and good quality music) down to its fun cross between action and exploration. The atmosphere in the game is pitch-perfect, running along a rooftop while the moon, clouds andCastlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate (phew) easily deserves a place within the top 3DS games. Everything about the game, from it's ridiculously high production values (stellar graphics, decent voice acting and good quality music) down to its fun cross between action and exploration. The atmosphere in the game is pitch-perfect, running along a rooftop while the moon, clouds and extended view of the castle loom in the background is truly a sight to behold and really sets the game well. However, to find all the secrets a fair amount of back-tracking is required and this can get a little tedious. It's not a hard game, but it is not too easy either (some bosses will take a few attempts). Now, the main aspect of the game really is combat, and thankfully, this does not disappoint, the combination of long and close range attacks combined with the right timing of magic and items really works and is exciting to play. You can only reach a certain level (18) and each level-up gives you a new move to work into your combo, while these are fun, you will inevitably only really use the short range, more powerful attacks. All in all though, this is a fantastic (if slightly flawed) game that most likely will not give much enjoyment to diehard Castlevania fans, but if you're like me and have only played one game in the series before this, Mirror of Fate is ace and is unlike anything else on the 3DS. Awesome, 90/100.… Expand
  30. rationalgamer
    Apr 26, 2013
    7
    this is not a mediocre game, is it a good game? yes, but not excellent, this is a game you must first play the demo and then decide, it has it's bad moments but generally I had fun playing it, and for me that's what's most important, and don't listen to colin moriarty from IGN, just because it doesn't SotN gameplay means it's bad
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 68
  3. Negative: 2 out of 68
  1. Universo Nintendo
    May 22, 2013
    70
    Mirror of Fate is a good game, but it can disappoint fans used to the Metroidvania formula.
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  2. NZGamer
    Apr 24, 2013
    65
    It feels like an odd mesh of classic Castlevania, Symphony of the Night, and Lords of Shadow, and like any jack of all trades, it masters none of these elements.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Apr 24, 2013
    60
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate is a game that tries to take the best of both new and old Castlevania but ultimately comes up short all round.
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