Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 7, 2014
    70
    Although the game can look a little rough around the edges, it's still a thoroughly worthy addition to the blood-soaked legacy of Castlevania. [Jan 2014, p.94]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 2, 2013
    70
    It’s not Symphony of the Night, but if you’re a long-time fan, you must whip it. [Christmas 2013, p82]
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  3. PlaySense
    Nov 27, 2013
    70
    It fills up the gap between both Lords of Shadow games quite nicely and the HD-transition is well-done. Nevertheless, the game's a bit easy, the gameplay lacks depth and the story could have been a lot more engaging. It will keep Castlevania fans busy until Lords of Shadow 2 is released, which is the only reason we could come up with to recommend this.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Oct 31, 2013
    70
    Mirror Of Fate is a solid but not outstanding action game. Despite the lacking of finishing touches, the game presents a lot of good quality action moments and it's perfect for awaiting Lords of Shadow 2.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Nov 27, 2013
    65
    Though Mirror of Fate's HD upgrade looks great and its entertaining combat is a good move forward for the franchise, it doesn't reach the heights of its predecessor.
  7. Eurogamer Spain
    Nov 18, 2013
    60
    Upgrading the visuals to high definition is not enough to conceal its origins as a portable game, nor to hide the problems the original game had.
  8. IGN Italia
    Nov 5, 2013
    60
    Mirror of Fate is a fun and engaging game, but it doesn't live up to the Castlevania name and it's very disappointing from a technical standpoint.

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#90 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#92 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#92 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 65
  3. Negative: 7 out of 65
  1. Alufear
    Nov 1, 2013
    8
    A nice update to an already great entry on the Castlevania series. Upgraded visuals, controls, and cutscenes really match the grandeur of theA nice update to an already great entry on the Castlevania series. Upgraded visuals, controls, and cutscenes really match the grandeur of the Mirror of Fate's scale, score, and story. It harkens back to the glory days of classic NES games in the series, while implementing the exploration of the Metroidvania games and Lords of Shadow's combat engine very nicely. The new Boss Rush mode and Trophies add a much needed amount of replay value. If you can get over the fact that this isn't the Symphony of the Night 9.0, you're in for a great time.… Full Review »
  2. BaronMonaco
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    Very nice game, I was a little bit afraid knowing that it was ported from the 3DS, but they did a very good job to make it in HD and actuallyVery nice game, I was a little bit afraid knowing that it was ported from the 3DS, but they did a very good job to make it in HD and actually feel like a PSN game (for 15€/$, I wasn't expecting more), the game offers a great story that feels the gap between Lords of Shadow 1 & 2, in facts I would even say that it's mandatory to play it before the 2 if you really want to understand the whole story.
    Now about the gameplay, for this episode they decided to go back at the roots of the saga with a 2D view that will please the old fans of the franchise, its combat system works just fine although it could be better (not a lot of combo,the powers and items weren't very fun to use), also some sequences offers some welcomed variety to the game.
    Last but not least, it took me about 10 hours to finish the game in hard mode and you can add some replay value (with a new difficulty, the boss rush mode and the hunt for secrets), very good for the price.
    To sum up, a very fun game all the way through , but not a gem, and a must have for the Lords Of Shadow aficionados.    … Full Review »
  3. mazonik
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Xcelent game and a great add on in the lords of shadow franchise, great history explain8ng everything about the belmont family andXcelent game and a great add on in the lords of shadow franchise, great history explain8ng everything about the belmont family and relationship against evil dracula, ideal for waiting until los 2 comes away, the only fails i see were the lazy controls and i think it would be a more deep port, with improved textures and light effects, not just an hd minimun upgrade… Full Review »
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