Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Ultimate Edition

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  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2013
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 648 Ratings

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  1. kaicooper
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Castlevania...lots of memories with 2D game..never though its gonna be
    awesom in TPS..i never care about this game on consols or even its coming for PC
    ..but here we goes..tried it and loved it..graphics on PC r good..not best but sooo much better then consols..so much..i play it with sweetfx tool to maximize the graphics ..game is great dont listen to haters ..most of them Darksiders    Castlevania...lots of memories with 2D game..never though its gonna be
    awesom in TPS..i never care about this game on consols or even its coming for PC
    ..but here we goes..tried it and loved it..graphics on PC r good..not best but sooo much
    better then consols..so much..i play it with sweetfx tool to maximize the graphics ..game is great
    dont listen to haters ..most of them Darksiders and GOW fans..ppl says this game copy paste
    darksiders...i say darksiders most boaring game ever..Castlevania is fantastic world and gameplay
    just buy it and play it then injoy it as i did    … Expand
  2. Evilcalyptic
    Aug 30, 2013
    2
    This game is exceedingly frustrating, which is a problem common with games 5 to 10 years ago and beyond. I am a firm believer in that frustration makes games worthless and unplayable, when something that shouldn't be hard is hard there is a problem. I created a metacritic account just because I wanted to get the word out there about the horrible mechanics of this game. We all know aboutThis game is exceedingly frustrating, which is a problem common with games 5 to 10 years ago and beyond. I am a firm believer in that frustration makes games worthless and unplayable, when something that shouldn't be hard is hard there is a problem. I created a metacritic account just because I wanted to get the word out there about the horrible mechanics of this game. We all know about the atrocious fixed camera, but also there's an issue with the synchronization of combo moves and completing circle commands. It should not be so hard to push a button when the circles line up to do finishing moves or dodge something. after 20 minutes of the game I was so frustrated and I wanted to throw my Microsoft controller halfway across the room, which is something I haven't experienced in years. Please avoid this game if your looking for something more smooth and a better gameplay experience.… Expand
  3. Liz00n
    Aug 30, 2013
    8
    I never write any reviews but DAMN I MUST defend this game. What are you talking about? Am I playing some other game? It's ten times better than any of God of War games. Better boss fights, better script, better everything. One of the best hack'n'slash games out there. It has really nice graphics too. Don't know why people are whining so much. For me it's not only about texture resolutionI never write any reviews but DAMN I MUST defend this game. What are you talking about? Am I playing some other game? It's ten times better than any of God of War games. Better boss fights, better script, better everything. One of the best hack'n'slash games out there. It has really nice graphics too. Don't know why people are whining so much. For me it's not only about texture resolution but also about the overall design and presentation. It's not perfect of course but it absolutely deserves 8.… Expand
  4. Eglin
    Aug 29, 2013
    5
    This game features nice graphics and what appears to be a good story, but it's all wasted due to horrendously poor fighting mechanisms and shoddy camera control. The fighting and platforming sections feel like they were transplanted directly from a console game 15 years ago there's not a single thing creative or unique. The camera is so bad that the monsters your hero is fighting areThis game features nice graphics and what appears to be a good story, but it's all wasted due to horrendously poor fighting mechanisms and shoddy camera control. The fighting and platforming sections feel like they were transplanted directly from a console game 15 years ago there's not a single thing creative or unique. The camera is so bad that the monsters your hero is fighting are frequently off-screen with no way to turn and face them. The enormous length of the game might be a wonderful bonus if the game were at all worth playing instead, it feels like work to get from one level to the next. Nearly every level has one or more hero upgrades that are inaccessible on the first play-through, which is a slap in the face to those of us who are unlikely to even slog through the game the first time. Definitely rent this one for a console before spending more than the cost of a three-day rental to own it.… Expand
  5. ActuallyPlayed
    Aug 29, 2013
    1
    i guess the critics play 1 version and base other versions reviews off the version the played sad but i get it in this instance i doubt they would have given it as high a score if the played the pc version .

    some users say insane things like with the settings at max it looks next gen maybe if you suffering from schizophrenia or dementia but for every one else it looks like a game    i guess the critics play 1 version and base other versions reviews off the version the played sad but i get it in this instance i doubt they would have given it as high a score if the played the pc version .

    some users say insane things like with the settings at max it looks next gen maybe if you suffering from schizophrenia or dementia but for every one else it looks like a game from 6 years ago low rez textures things overall look to clean now days things have dirt and imperfections so people know there are at least 1024 textures on them .

    controls are horrible and at this point you would be better off with any other 3d action game or 3rd person shooter go play metal gear solid 5 or devil may cry or even the new tomb raider and forget about this sub par junk

    even if the pc got this 2 years ago it would have been a bad game and some would still cover for the developer even if they didnt pay for that version of the game but no one reads all the reviews for anything so i doubt anything past the score i gave maters    … Expand
  6. Dahaka
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    The best game of this game serie, i can say its one of my favorites adventure games i ever play, the history the gameplay, its its great, i feel this when i play it God of War, Prince of Persia its awesome.
  7. yurikal
    Aug 29, 2013
    3
    Very, very bad.
    Fixed Camera makes the game completely frustrating, and most of all the bad graphic: oh my god, I never see a PC game in 2013 looks so ugly, with horrible textures, and it runs also at lower fps than great looking games like Devil May Cry or similar. It looks like a 2005 games, I think it's a shame for the developers and for Konami to give the "Castlevania" name to this    Very, very bad.
    Fixed Camera makes the game completely frustrating, and most of all the bad graphic: oh my god, I never see a PC game in 2013 looks so ugly, with horrible textures, and it runs also at lower fps than great looking games like Devil May Cry or similar. It looks like a 2005 games, I think it's a shame for the developers and for Konami to give the "Castlevania" name to this game and to ask money for it.
    Do not buy!!    … Expand
  8. jangofrost
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Great game. I don't mind graphics which are decent by the way. And in my opinion gameplay is the most important. Default keyboard bindings are silly but as a self respecting long time PC gamer I can rebind them as this already has happened in a few games in the past. I'm also fine with the fixed camera. It actually gives more tactical control during fights but for some people it might beGreat game. I don't mind graphics which are decent by the way. And in my opinion gameplay is the most important. Default keyboard bindings are silly but as a self respecting long time PC gamer I can rebind them as this already has happened in a few games in the past. I'm also fine with the fixed camera. It actually gives more tactical control during fights but for some people it might be problematic. I loved similar solution in Legacy of Kain. Overall it's a very exciting and well done game. Might not by revolutionary but I love it.… Expand
  9. Crusader009
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    This game is great! I had this for the XBOX 360 and the graphics on the PC version are obviously so much better. This game is worth your time and money.
  10. AlbusDlx
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    This game is not a remake if you thought so. This is a port, an Ultimate Edition. The one thing it lacks is a AA option, but you can use Catalyst or Nvidia control panel for this. With Edge detect x24EQ SSAA this game looks good and plays as good. How ppl can give this a 0-3 is a riddle for me. I am hardly half way in and cant wait to play the rest. Lets hope that other games like The lastThis game is not a remake if you thought so. This is a port, an Ultimate Edition. The one thing it lacks is a AA option, but you can use Catalyst or Nvidia control panel for this. With Edge detect x24EQ SSAA this game looks good and plays as good. How ppl can give this a 0-3 is a riddle for me. I am hardly half way in and cant wait to play the rest. Lets hope that other games like The last of us and other big PS3 titles follows suite and gets released to the PC.… Expand
  11. Michaviel
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    What an amazing game. I'm really glad that the developers did such a great job finding Climax to port this over to the PC audience. The framerate is light years beyond any console can deliver and I'm truly loving this story about redemption and damnation. The voice acting is great and the entire look and feel of the world is familiar yet unique in it's own right.

    My only gripe about    What an amazing game. I'm really glad that the developers did such a great job finding Climax to port this over to the PC audience. The framerate is light years beyond any console can deliver and I'm truly loving this story about redemption and damnation. The voice acting is great and the entire look and feel of the world is familiar yet unique in it's own right.

    My only gripe about this game? I wish the deadzone between running and walking was greater. There are times I want to bathe in the atmosphere of this world by simply walking through it, but the original developers never added that to the mix. I hope to find a mod solution for this in the future because running through some of these environments is a crime.

    Keep releasing top quality ports like this one and I'm sure to invest in Lords Of Shadow 2 on PC as my day 1 purchase choice.

    ...Climax on Metal Gear porting and we'll be friends forever     … Expand
  12. waltergirona
    Aug 28, 2013
    2
    I can't find a positive element for this game, despite the makers having taken so long to release it for Pc. Gabriel Belmont is bad rendered, with poor graphic quality and faded colours. The dialogues are slow and dull, the enemies and the other characters are tedious. Cutscenes are atrocious to watch and have remained untouched at 720p. You need a control pad to play the game because itI can't find a positive element for this game, despite the makers having taken so long to release it for Pc. Gabriel Belmont is bad rendered, with poor graphic quality and faded colours. The dialogues are slow and dull, the enemies and the other characters are tedious. Cutscenes are atrocious to watch and have remained untouched at 720p. You need a control pad to play the game because it is very awkward with the keyboard. But I don't think this game is worth your attention, there are hundreds titles better than this shallow thing around.… Expand
  13. callofjuarez003
    Aug 28, 2013
    0
    Konami has completely missed the point with this Castlevania: LoS for PC. The game experience is disastrous from the beginning to the end. Fixed cam is not acceptable in a 2013 video game, especially on modern PCs which are way stronger than consoles. I really can't understand why they postponed the game to mid 2013, because it has no improvement over the original Castlevania apart fromKonami has completely missed the point with this Castlevania: LoS for PC. The game experience is disastrous from the beginning to the end. Fixed cam is not acceptable in a 2013 video game, especially on modern PCs which are way stronger than consoles. I really can't understand why they postponed the game to mid 2013, because it has no improvement over the original Castlevania apart from 1080p visuals, but they remain awful to see because characters are badly made, environments are pixelous and not well shaped, low res textures are a non-sense considering the time to port the game on PC! I don't realize why pc users have to be punished like this. I would declare worst pc game of the year so far. Avoid it like the plague.… Expand
  14. tyramouter
    Aug 28, 2013
    2
    I am truly disappointed by the way Castlevania has been adapted to the computer audience. I have been playing the game for long to test its features but it has no involvement appeal, it is monotonous and repetitive, resulting bland and boring for most the time. From the technical side, it is outdated and it doesn't take advantage of the latest video graphics cards for pc, having someI am truly disappointed by the way Castlevania has been adapted to the computer audience. I have been playing the game for long to test its features but it has no involvement appeal, it is monotonous and repetitive, resulting bland and boring for most the time. From the technical side, it is outdated and it doesn't take advantage of the latest video graphics cards for pc, having some horrible textures, no existing bump mapping, ruined antialiasing and very uncomfortable keyboard commands. The game has no appeal and i see no reason to buy it for pc. Better trying it on console.… Expand
  15. andyappy
    Aug 28, 2013
    3
    I'm disgusted by the port for the pc version of Castlevania. I think this game should have deserved more. It's a shame to have this game released after almost three years in such bad conditions. Cutscenes are in very low resolution and they are ridiculous, in game visuals are among the most dishonorable of modern pc video games. Plus, the game lacks in depth and entertainment, it is 'outI'm disgusted by the port for the pc version of Castlevania. I think this game should have deserved more. It's a shame to have this game released after almost three years in such bad conditions. Cutscenes are in very low resolution and they are ridiculous, in game visuals are among the most dishonorable of modern pc video games. Plus, the game lacks in depth and entertainment, it is 'out of time', having being released too late and belonging to another video gaming era. I am going to sell it right now, just wasted my money on it.… Expand
  16. beavermatic
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Light years beyond the console versions in performance and graphics. Perhaps the most polished console-to-PC title ever. No issues whatsoever and runs smooth as silk. Konami PC development team really did a fantastic job with this.

    running at 2560x1600 with all settings and AA maxed. Truly looks more like a nextgen game on PC... flat out beautiful. Even the controls feel more fluid    Light years beyond the console versions in performance and graphics. Perhaps the most polished console-to-PC title ever. No issues whatsoever and runs smooth as silk. Konami PC development team really did a fantastic job with this.

    running at 2560x1600 with all settings and AA maxed.

    Truly looks more like a nextgen game on PC... flat out beautiful. Even the controls feel more fluid and responsive. Guess this game really shows PC is the way it's meant to be played all along.

    The game is just phenomenal, story, characters, gameplay action. Apparently Konami has never heard of DLC.... just the standalone game by itself is very lengthy, and just keeps getting better as it plays out. Likely the best Castlevania game in the series.

    Can't beat it for $30... especially when they pretty much gave $200 worth of game in this package.    … Expand
  17. KratosITALY
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I played this game when it first came out on consoles. And after many years, this still is a great and fun action-adventure game. It ain't a copycat of "God Of War" nor an old school Castlevania, but a game full of action and magic with a deep combat system that plays perfectly on a keyboard-and-mouse.
    The story of the game is on a whole new level, with great voice acting, charismatic    I played this game when it first came out on consoles. And after many years, this still is a great and fun action-adventure game. It ain't a copycat of "God Of War" nor an old school Castlevania, but a game full of action and magic with a deep combat system that plays perfectly on a keyboard-and-mouse.
    The story of the game is on a whole new level, with great voice acting, charismatic characters and a quest worthy of Van Helsing.
    A must buy, especially since it's very cheap!    … Expand
  18. whoisthere
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (in my opinion) is one of the best games released in the past ten years. Some may criticize, that it isn't an oldschool Castlevania. Well, it isnt. But it simply is not intended as a classical Castlevania. It is meant as a kind of reboot: A whole new game with a whole new story. That is exactly, what ist so great in this game: Fantastic storytelling, aCastlevania: Lords of Shadow (in my opinion) is one of the best games released in the past ten years. Some may criticize, that it isn't an oldschool Castlevania. Well, it isnt. But it simply is not intended as a classical Castlevania. It is meant as a kind of reboot: A whole new game with a whole new story. That is exactly, what ist so great in this game: Fantastic storytelling, a overwhelming soundtrack, great environment- and monsterdesign. If you want to experience a 20-hour-long well-told story and to immerse into a great fantasy-world, then this game is exactly the right one for you!… Expand
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Armchair Empire
    Sep 19, 2013
    75
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition covers some traditional action game territory for sure but there are some memorable moments that make it worth a look if combo-based combat and exploration is your thing.
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  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Sep 16, 2013
    70
    Overall, this is a game of acceptable quality, but a little dated in time.
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  3. GameSpot
    Sep 10, 2013
    70
    The Ultimate Edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow breathes new life into the three-year-old game through improved graphics and extra content.
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