Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

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  1. Geralt123
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Pros
    ****
    Combat vastly improved The boss fights are really really good Very good graphics Better balancing than LoS1 Climbing Improved Cons **** Game wants to be too many things at once (stealth, modern, old, funny, serious) Modern day setting ruins the atmosphere Overall atmosphere not nearly as good as LoS1 Why must the main character look like a gaylord in his CSD    Pros
    ****
    Combat vastly improved
    The boss fights are really really good
    Very good graphics
    Better balancing than LoS1
    Climbing Improved

    Cons
    ****
    Game wants to be too many things at once (stealth, modern, old, funny, serious)
    Modern day setting ruins the atmosphere
    Overall atmosphere not nearly as good as LoS1
    Why must the main character look like a gaylord in his CSD costume?
    The game’s mechanics make a half baked impression
    Sometimes stupid dialogues
    Only controller buttons are displayed in the games help, even if you play with mouse/keyboard
    Some pointless mechanics like freezing waterfalls and ice in a doom-like level . . . so stupid
    Annyoing stealth scenes (Agreus in the garden…my god…worst stealth level in my whole life)
    Stupid puzzles (I wouldn’t even call it puzzles)
    Robot enemies don’t fit at all in the Castlevania world
    You transform into a rat in the stealth sections …ridiculous
    Inconsistent art style, some levels look nice like classic Castlevania while others (Theatre) look like Disneyland
    Level design is bad    … Expand
  2. aecsuter
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    Excellent game, lots of extras, very good story, good graphics and gameplay. I recommend.

    83 out of 100
  3. davelaion
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    One of the most underrated games of all times. For me is a masterpiece if you like that hack and slash genre. Don't listen to the haters and go for it. I can't believe how this saga died.
  4. NicolasREV
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    What the hell is wrong with these critics. No way this game is a 58 game, no fricking way. It may not be perfect, but it is A VERY ENJOYABLE GAME, despised because It has 4 sessions of stealth that lasts 3 minutes each. What the hell.
  5. Bruterake
    Jun 28, 2021
    7
    O primeiro jogo é melhor mas esse é legal também é um 7 de 10 ele é bom mas n passa muito disso.
  6. OrwellWasRight
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    This is a very underrated game. I don't know why this game got such bad reviews from the press but they got it all wrong. This is a very good game.

    Great gameplay, cool weapons, interesting characters, good voice acting, nice perks and upgrades, fantastic boss fights, engaging story. It's all there. What more can you ask for ? Even seven years after it's release I'm enjoying the hell    This is a very underrated game. I don't know why this game got such bad reviews from the press but they got it all wrong. This is a very good game.

    Great gameplay, cool weapons, interesting characters, good voice acting, nice perks and upgrades, fantastic boss fights, engaging story. It's all there. What more can you ask for ?

    Even seven years after it's release I'm enjoying the hell out of this game. That speaks volumes since most games don't age well.
    It's a shame this game didn't get the praise it deserves.    … Expand
  7. Alg_gamer
    May 21, 2021
    9
    best game, best character, great story ...unnecessary stelf mode,Great controls and combos
  8. GameBag
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 makes some good changes that improve upon what was set up by its predecessor, such as fixing the awkward camera transitions and angles by introducing manual camera controls and letting you turn off QTEs, but sadly it introduces a few issues of its own along the way.

    Pros: * Visually beautiful looking locales. * Tons of optional content if you're into    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 makes some good changes that improve upon what was set up by its predecessor, such as fixing the awkward camera transitions and angles by introducing manual camera controls and letting you turn off QTEs, but sadly it introduces a few issues of its own along the way.

    Pros:
    * Visually beautiful looking locales.
    * Tons of optional content if you're into that sort of thing.
    * Fun combat.

    Cons:
    * Dull, repetitive urban setting.
    * Uninteresting stealth sections that ultimately boil down to just distracting enemies and turning to different shapes, they feel forced and don't add much value to the experience, at one point you're destroying large creatures and next point you're hiding from smaller goons with guns, they may detract from the experience, If you disliked the chupacabras hide and seek game from the first game, this feels like the equivalent to that.    … Expand
  9. Waphliem
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Игра хорошая,да
    1 она красивая
    2 геймплей превосходен 3 свободная камера (да в первой её нету) все су7а можно посмотреть 4 сюжет ну не плохой не хороший, но это слешер который по моему мнению не похож на другие. Я дедушка этого жанра и могу сказать игра хороша. крики по какому критерию они критиковали, думают что игра просто слизана с первой ну так да но с дальнейшим    Игра хорошая,да
    1 она красивая
    2 геймплей превосходен
    3 свободная камера (да в первой её нету) все су7а можно посмотреть
    4 сюжет ну не плохой не хороший, но это слешер который по моему мнению не похож на другие.
    Я дедушка этого жанра и могу сказать игра хороша.
    крики по какому критерию они критиковали, думают что игра просто слизана с первой ну так да но с дальнейшим улучшением,разработчики взяли за основу старые идеи и сделали их лучше не знаю почему это плохо но сделано все хорошо от музыки и до визуала она прекрасна и боже как хорошо в неё играть я бы хотел продолжения но нет его просто не будет
    ну сказать что я был расстроен да б я был очень расстроен она мне нравилась и я хочу еше играть в нее    … Expand
  10. Prometheus_47
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    one of best slasher games, amazing atmosphere, good graphics and story telling
  11. QuatokyTonberry
    Jan 23, 2019
    7
    Gameplay: - Very Good
    Story: - Normal
    Visual: - Good
    Music and sound: - Good
    Average time: - 20H
    Score: - 7 (Good)
  12. HarryWebbinger
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    very nice fluent playing game . No money rip like all the idiotic extreme **** hard games like, wait a second , i hate this game & the hype about that terrible **** its called -Dark Souls III - .

    If you like a nice playing game buy this one for a little price. Not dirty Dark Souls shXt !!!
  13. Darkvenom39
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    The first game was great in a god of war style but this delivers the true castlevania experience fans want !!! the world and details are fantastic !!! the character models and voice actors are well done ! and the gameplay and environment are the true metroidvania. i really wish that konami would get there **** together with mercurysteam and make a sequel to this ! overall this is a mustThe first game was great in a god of war style but this delivers the true castlevania experience fans want !!! the world and details are fantastic !!! the character models and voice actors are well done ! and the gameplay and environment are the true metroidvania. i really wish that konami would get there **** together with mercurysteam and make a sequel to this ! overall this is a must buy for fans of castlevania the lords of shadow series/castlevania fans and GOW, BMA series. Konami/ Mercurysteam please make a sequel !!! and i am sure that with new tech they can bring a badass game !!! a castlevania better than god of war or the batman arkham series !!!!… Expand
  14. Laydramir
    Feb 4, 2018
    8
    O jogo é lindo, as mecânicas são legais e os gráficos muito bons, porém se você está querendo jogar esse jogo pela história, você está bem ferrado... é bem confusa, informações são entregues a você de forma muito embaralhada e não segue muito bem o ramo dos originais da série, é basicamente um Hack n' Slash legal... enfim, jogue ele pela mecânica, não pela história!
  15. zimmer600
    Aug 19, 2017
    6
    Someone once said that a good game should be diverse, and this misconception has killed more than one good project. That's Lords of Shadow 2 for some reason believes that players need to constantly entertain nonsense. She suggests first to fight, then climb, then explore, then hide, and then ride on some platforms. All this is made interesting and unusual, everything is very diligent, butSomeone once said that a good game should be diverse, and this misconception has killed more than one good project. That's Lords of Shadow 2 for some reason believes that players need to constantly entertain nonsense. She suggests first to fight, then climb, then explore, then hide, and then ride on some platforms. All this is made interesting and unusual, everything is very diligent, but not everything works.… Expand
  16. Mandulum
    Apr 14, 2017
    6
    Five Word Review: It's okay, not very exciting.
    Favorite Thing: Great visuals and boss design.
    Least Favorite Thing: Far too much platforming.

    Completion Date: 2017-04-09
    Playtime: ~ 16h
    Enjoyment: 6/10
    Recommendation: While I don't regret having played it I doubt I would recommend it to anyone that isn't a devote fan of this genre.
  17. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    5
    I will very recommend the first Castlevania Lords of Shadow but this second entry was not what I expected. I don't know if it is that I miss the fixed camera, the way the story progress on the first game or mostly the "medieval" atmosphere. I liked the prologue of this new entry. I loved the trailer of course, the hype was pretty much there but I hated the script and of course the endingI will very recommend the first Castlevania Lords of Shadow but this second entry was not what I expected. I don't know if it is that I miss the fixed camera, the way the story progress on the first game or mostly the "medieval" atmosphere. I liked the prologue of this new entry. I loved the trailer of course, the hype was pretty much there but I hated the script and of course the ending of the first game. Basically Lords of Shadow is something different from old Castlevania (even Curse of Darkness and Lament of Innocence) but the first one had some interesting designs and levels. A lot of cliché stereotypes but it was decent. Sorry, I don't like to dislike a Castlevania game but I can't recommend this one.… Expand
  18. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    8
    There are times where I both loved and hated Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. I really like the first Lords of Shadow, with the Gothic setting, the fresh character design, the story, and the many diverse/fun situations. Lords of Shadow 2 is at its best when it puts the player in dynamic combat where you are Dracula, the Prince of Darkness, laying waste to whoever dares to stand against you.There are times where I both loved and hated Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. I really like the first Lords of Shadow, with the Gothic setting, the fresh character design, the story, and the many diverse/fun situations. Lords of Shadow 2 is at its best when it puts the player in dynamic combat where you are Dracula, the Prince of Darkness, laying waste to whoever dares to stand against you. However, the stealth sections felt both tedious and illogical (why would the strongest vampire on the planet be afraid of some trash mobs, with big guns sure, and pushed to hide? I mean Satan and Death itself are afraid of him... I don't get it).

    Pros:
    + Great artistic direction.
    + Dynamic combat.
    + Great boss battles.
    + You play as mothereffing DRACULA, the DRAGON!!
    + I enjoyed both the Gothic & Sciebce Fiction settings.
    + Great voice acting.

    Cons:
    - Stealth sections.
    - The overall world map is tedious to navigate.
    - Could have benefited of more combo variety and powers (remember the animation HELLSING, that's a bad ♥♥♥ vampire).

    Verdict: B+    … Expand
  19. Detraxxx
    Feb 16, 2017
    8
    The Lords of Shadow 2 keeps many of its predecessor's great assets like charming graphics and fun combat. The locked camera is luckily gone, which means that the gamer experiences much less irritating moments during gameplay. The game, unfortunately lacks awesome gothic atmosphere and refined story, which were present in the first game. Still a great game though. 8/10
  20. Krzych
    Dec 23, 2016
    8
    Definitely a downgrade from original Lords of Shadow, but it doesn't mean that this is a bad game, simply original one was a masterpiece. Sequel still has a lot of charm and great atmosphere. I really got into this world and story in original Lords of Shadow so I played sequel mostly because of that, so I may not see flaws that people with neutral approach can see, but from artisticDefinitely a downgrade from original Lords of Shadow, but it doesn't mean that this is a bad game, simply original one was a masterpiece. Sequel still has a lot of charm and great atmosphere. I really got into this world and story in original Lords of Shadow so I played sequel mostly because of that, so I may not see flaws that people with neutral approach can see, but from artistic standpoint, storyline, design and etc, sequel is very good. As a standalone game for someone not passionate about the story and characters it may not be that good.… Expand
  21. dugazoid
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    I loved the first one, and the same for this one.

    Gameplay, graphics and enemies are at a high level. Maybe the story is not that good...

    Bosses fights are epic and numerous.

    I have read and heart a lot of negative feedback about this game, but if you have the chance, give it a try. Totally worth it.
  22. Alex_Dzindzik
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Quando esse jogo saiu tive um alto preconceito contra ele, e para onde a historia tomou rumo, e por se passar nos dias atuais. Com a promoção resolvi comprar e ver, e, realmente mudou a forma como eu o via. É simplesmente fantastico a trilha sonora, a dublagem, os gráficos mesmo não tendo paisagens de natureza, somente castelos e fábricas é fantastico, tudo muito bonito. A trilha sonoraQuando esse jogo saiu tive um alto preconceito contra ele, e para onde a historia tomou rumo, e por se passar nos dias atuais. Com a promoção resolvi comprar e ver, e, realmente mudou a forma como eu o via. É simplesmente fantastico a trilha sonora, a dublagem, os gráficos mesmo não tendo paisagens de natureza, somente castelos e fábricas é fantastico, tudo muito bonito. A trilha sonora não é tão variavel mas é muito marcante e bem feita. A historia consegue te prender o que o faz jogar mais e mais. Não é um jogo tão facil mesmo colocando no médio mas isso pode ser porque eu sou ruim, teve alguns momentos frustrantes mas isso que se faz um bom jogo nada de moleza. Eu recomendo sim esse jogo inclusive com a dlc que tem para entender melhor a historia. Pode pegar sem medo.… Expand
  23. TheNikus
    May 13, 2015
    5
    This game is not worth your time.

    The graphics and combat system are still fine - they're directly from the first game, after all. They also added a way to mark the next spots you're supposed to grab when you're climbing, so that's an improvement over CLOS1. But the whole rest is terrible. The storytelling is artrocious right from the 10 minute opening cutscene. The modern day    This game is not worth your time.

    The graphics and combat system are still fine - they're directly from the first game, after all. They also added a way to mark the next spots you're supposed to grab when you're climbing, so that's an improvement over CLOS1.

    But the whole rest is terrible. The storytelling is artrocious right from the 10 minute opening cutscene. The modern day scenario is completely lacking in any charm whatsoever. They were definitely trying to be more like Darksiders with their "open world". However, the game throws you from one thing into the next way to much. The game feels disjointed. It sends you around between worlds like nobody's business and breaks up the flow of missions constantly.

    It's simply uninspired and disappointing. I stopped caring after 9 hours.    … Expand
  24. giskarduk
    Apr 29, 2015
    2
    A truly awful Console port to the PC. It makes no attempt to support standard PC controls and even the tutorial names gamepad buttons. Leaving new players on the PC guessing which key that should be. Everything PC users hate about console ports can be found in this game. It is interesting story, but the piss port job of porting it to the PC means I cannot recommend this to PC users. Buy itA truly awful Console port to the PC. It makes no attempt to support standard PC controls and even the tutorial names gamepad buttons. Leaving new players on the PC guessing which key that should be. Everything PC users hate about console ports can be found in this game. It is interesting story, but the piss port job of porting it to the PC means I cannot recommend this to PC users. Buy it on a console, keep it on the console, do not bother PC users with this none sense.… Expand
  25. MrGarb
    Apr 25, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heres what I found to be the best and worst of the game, in order of presedence.

    Positives

    Good story line
    Very good visuals, particularly the scenery (it seemed this is where they put their most effort into.)
    Fluid, responsive, satisfying combat. Completely reminiscent to the God Of War series.
    Good characters/voice acting. I personally enjoyed watching all of the cut scenes.
    Partially destructible environment. Cans clutter and such.
    Challenging boss fights.

    Negatives

    It wants you to play with a game pad. The game does not seem to be designed for a mouse and keyboard. Every Single Time there is a quick time event the UI will come up telling you to spam things like the left trigger to an Xbox controller. Made me have to consult the key mapping way way too often.

    Claims to be partly open world when it really is not. You get to revisit previously traveled to destinations. Imagine one massive hallway the entire game through. (a rail system) they call it open because you can run all the way back to the beginning if you really want to.

    Dracula does not act like Dracula. You find yourself with menial tasks, and small obstacles that make little sense. You're supposed to be the Prince of Darkness.. Satan is concerned with how powerful you are.. but hold on I have to run down stairs to turn on a power switch to activate an elevator to go to the next floor. Tell me that's something a Vampire Lord would do.

    Silly stealth sections. Again, knowing for-well that Satan fears you, you decide to morph into a rat and sneak around a guard or two, here and there. WTF

    Invisible walls. If a spot is not game essential, you're not going there. Don't expect an Assassins Creed style of play here.

    The game holds your hand the whole way through. The camera will usually show you exactly where you need to go, how to get there, and have either a glowy thing waiting for you, or a character shouting to you with explanations. Yet, some parts you just haven't the foggiest bit of a hint of where to go.

    I had 16 hours of game play with one run through. Medium difficulty, average pace.

    Low replay value. There are elements present to keep you busy after the main story is over, however I can't see entertainment value lasting with that; or starting a new save; albeit there are always different difficulty levels if you're into that.

    The only way to die in this game is in a giant explosion of blood. The enemies almost always blow up, or burst into blood. I think that greatly takes away from the feel of it.

    Also, if you want the exact same outfit but in black, you can spend $1.00 on steam. hooray

    In conclusion, I would only recommend this as a rental at best.    … Expand
  26. RomuloVilela
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    great gameplay,good story,AMAZING graphics,lots to find and do,a long game that never gets boring...This is the best 3d castlevania ever made IMO.Don't listen to the stupid "professional" reveiwers.If you like great action games or are a castlevania fan, this is a must buy!
  27. VIDO1122
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    This game is unique. People keep blabbing about how games doesn't change, how things keep repetitive in the gaming world. But this game does this and in its unique way. I think all the gameplay mechanics and all new visual style and story not just better but a great way to continue the Belmont saga. Graphics improved, controls are much more responsive. But what amazed me the most was theThis game is unique. People keep blabbing about how games doesn't change, how things keep repetitive in the gaming world. But this game does this and in its unique way. I think all the gameplay mechanics and all new visual style and story not just better but a great way to continue the Belmont saga. Graphics improved, controls are much more responsive. But what amazed me the most was the storytelling. This game is as immersive as its predecessor but with a better pace. In the first game despite the long gameplay I felt a little bit rushed in terms of pace. Here in LOS2 we feel the pace, we feel the story, we wear Gabriel's shoes in a better way. I think people need to think about it. There are Trojans and there are Greeks and for each one we have a flavor. It's rare the occasions when both agree to chose the same flavor but still, in the end, they will fight for the last slice!… Expand
  28. battletoaster
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    This game does some things better and some slight worse than the first Lords of Shadow.

    First the things that carry on from the first game. There's still the good story, interesting combat, great music you know from the first game. This time around the world is a semi connected open world which is connected cleverly between air lock type passage ways and elevators that surpass    This game does some things better and some slight worse than the first Lords of Shadow.

    First the things that carry on from the first game. There's still the good story, interesting combat, great music you know from the first game.

    This time around the world is a semi connected open world which is connected cleverly between air lock type passage ways and elevators that surpass looking at a loading screen.

    The camera is a free form camera this time around but it will try and find a good spot by itself for combat which it's mostly successful at.

    The visuals are beautiful and immersive with the little details they added and the HD textures.

    They changed up the puzzles this time around from being actual puzzles to being more like 'situations' you have to determine the best way to go through. While I preferred the puzzles of the first game, this change wasn't so bad.

    You get transform into a pack of rats, and live the rat life for few sections which is pretty cool.

    If you're into Metroidvania type games, there is plenty of that to go around. However, it isn't mandatory as you'll get a decent amount of power-ups by being observant the first time you go through an area.

    Some of the bad things:
    Ah the stealth sections. They weren't horrible but they didn't make much sense as 98% the things you were hiding from you would wind up fighting anyway 30 seconds later.
    While I can see why they did it, the climbing sections weren't as rewarding this time around due to the game pretty much highlighting where you need to go. Though it's needed because the climbing paths blend into the environments more this time around.
    I also wasn't a fan of the combat upgrade system as it kinda forced you to spam certain abilities to level up your 'mastery' of a weapon type.

    Overall it was a fun game with a good story, music and mechanics. I don't regret spending time on it. Though I do wish they went into more about what the aftermath was with what happened to the 2 original members of the brotherhood.    … Expand
  29. yoli82
    Jan 17, 2015
    0
    Rating 0 because of the stealth sections. .
  30. jaysummers
    Jan 5, 2015
    2
    I have played the original Castlevania on the NES, and I grew up playing these types of platform games. If you are a fan of the theme of the original games. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!!!! You will be disappointed.

    The storyline is broken because of some sort of crazy notion to depict the story from the vampires view while providing generic game play and sub par graphics. If you are a    I have played the original Castlevania on the NES, and I grew up playing these types of platform games. If you are a fan of the theme of the original games. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!!!! You will be disappointed.

    The storyline is broken because of some sort of crazy notion to depict the story from the vampires view while providing generic game play and sub par graphics. If you are a Castlevania fan, you will want to piss on this game and set it on fire.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 7, 2014
    40
    A mediocre button masher at best, brought down by absurd design choices and low production values. [Issue #240]
  2. Thunderbolt
    Mar 14, 2014
    40
    An unfortunate conclusion to a once promising trilogy.
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  3. Games.cz
    Mar 4, 2014
    50
    The creators have looked everywhere and were inspired by everything, but unlike the competition there's no quality in their endeavours. Instead of a great hack and slash title they serve us a merely stereotypically dull piece without brains. On top of that, the game looks off colour.
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