Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

 PlayStation 3
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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

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  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 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 andA 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.… Expand
  2. 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 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
  3. 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 actually feel like a PSN game (for 15€/$, I wasn't expecting more), the game offers a great story that feels the gap between Lords of Shadow 1 & 2, in facts I would even say that it's mandatory to play it before the 2 if you really want to understand theVery nice game, I was a little bit afraid knowing that it was ported from the 3DS, but they did a very good job to make it in HD and actually feel like a PSN game (for 15€/$, 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.    … Expand
  4. tombo
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    No, it's not "Symphony of the Night", but it might be the most fun you can have for $15.00. I found
    the boss fights surprisingly varied, strategic, and CHALLENGING. Platforming is a joy: precise and
    demanding yet never unfair. You'll enjoy exploring well-designed levels suffused with an eerie,
    suspenseful atmosphere. With the nav. guide off, there's a greater sense of discovery.
  5. BananaLuiz
    Aug 1, 2017
    8
    Why the hell does this game have such a low rating?
    The game is a great addition to the fantastic Lords of Shadow, a beautiful story of Dracula and the Belmont family, the cutscenes are very well done despite dubbing and dialogues are very bad, fluid and fun gameplay and 2D perspective and elements Platform remind you of the classic Castlevania, challenging, fun and epic
  6. hydroquaqua
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    _в представлении не нуждается Castlevania, для большинства игроков является великой игровой франшизой, но не представленная видеоигра Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD да не шедевральный образчик "метроидвании" и "кастелроида", нет по своему она великолепна, по моему скромному мнению. Ведь не каждый может себе позволить исполнить роль четырёх главных героев за раз, захватить каждую_в представлении не нуждается Castlevania, для большинства игроков является великой игровой франшизой, но не представленная видеоигра Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD да не шедевральный образчик "метроидвании" и "кастелроида", нет по своему она великолепна, по моему скромному мнению. Ведь не каждый может себе позволить исполнить роль четырёх главных героев за раз, захватить каждую эпоху, наделить протагонистов эксклюзивным характером, чувствами, приёмами и перезагрузить вселенную Кастлвании. Огромным плюсом на этом полотне готики и гротеска, помимо замка и мира тёмного фэнтези, выделяются боссы, их уничтожение и конечно дизайн. Как само приключение наполнено опасностью, головоломками как умственными так и сюжетными, от которых не так просто избавиться

    "акцент на фрагментированной разведке и неглубоком продвижении", - Колин Мориарти из IGN

    _для видеоигрового обывателя, такого как я, Кастлвания ничего не даёт сверху уже доступной информации, узнать что кто то чей то сын и его месть будет долга, непредсказуема, хорошо! я готов, но не более, сидеть и разбираться в этом. Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD, был первым взломанным замком в этот замок загадок и тайн связанных с этой величайшей серией игр, который меня ни сколько не разочаровал

    _Castlevania needs no introduction, for most players it is a great gaming franchise, but the unrepresented Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD video game is not a masterpiece of metroidvania and castelroid, no, it is magnificent in its own way, in my humble opinion. After all, not everyone can afford to play the role of four main characters at a time, capture each era, endow the protagonists with an exclusive character, feelings, techniques and reboot the Castlevania universe. A huge plus on this canvas of gothic and grotesque, in addition to the castle and the world of dark fantasy, are the bosses, their destruction and of course the design. How the adventure itself is filled with danger, puzzles both mental and plot, which are not so easy to get rid of.

    "emphasis on fragmented exploration and shallow advancement" - IGN's Colin Moriarty

    _for a video game layman like me, Castlevania gives nothing on top of the information already available, to find out that someone is someone's son and his revenge will be long, unpredictable, good! I am ready, but no more, to sit and figure it out. Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, was the first lock-picked into this castle of mysteries and mysteries associated with this greatest series of games, which did not disappoint me at all    … Expand
  7. castlevaniacrap
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Despite continuing the Lords of Shadow story, this game feels like Castlevania. The interconnectivity of every level, the new items allowing you to get to new areas, is exactly Castlevania. I think the story is the best in series, which isn't a high bar to clear. The style is unique even compared to the other Lords of Shadow games. The combat has weight behind it, and the uniqueDespite continuing the Lords of Shadow story, this game feels like Castlevania. The interconnectivity of every level, the new items allowing you to get to new areas, is exactly Castlevania. I think the story is the best in series, which isn't a high bar to clear. The style is unique even compared to the other Lords of Shadow games. The combat has weight behind it, and the unique sub-weapons really help that. Overall, best Lords of Shadow, 10/10.… Expand

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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]
  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]
  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.
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