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  1. Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  2. Oct 17, 2022
    9
    I think this game is underrated. In fact I think it's better than the original. The weapons are more varied and you can still feel the weight behind every hit. I think the setting is better, instead of a generic fantasy it's modern day London(at least I'm assuming based on accents and police outfits). I like how every level is interconnected, like Castlevania should have, and has aI think this game is underrated. In fact I think it's better than the original. The weapons are more varied and you can still feel the weight behind every hit. I think the setting is better, instead of a generic fantasy it's modern day London(at least I'm assuming based on accents and police outfits). I like how every level is interconnected, like Castlevania should have, and has a shop for sub-weapons. Some down sides, the story, it's interesting in concept but not execution. I don't remember any of the music, and Castlevania is known for its good music. Lastly, the stealth and walking sections, while not often and not very long, they are still annoying to deal with. Despite those, as I said earlier, I think it's better than the first game, 9/10 Expand
  3. Jul 24, 2022
    9
    A bigger, more detailed, more dynamic game with a varied combat system and improved graphics than in the previous part. But the biggest and most decisive drawback of Lords of Shadow 2 compared to the first part is the weaker story and plot.
  4. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Bu oyunun değerini kimse anlamadı, çok güzel mekanikleri , hikayesi vs. Başyapıttı ama hep eleştirildi nedense
  5. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    The story contained in the LoS2 (Lords of Shadow) is masterfullly written, much like the gampley is fitting to the game's setting and the main stroy

    It is a masterpiece

    Cannot wait for LoS3
  6. Dec 5, 2021
    8
    very good, very good continuation of the history of the first part, the only bad thing is that you can not watch the complete map of each area, and the end is acceptable, is a very good game, play it.
  7. 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.
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  8. Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Lords of Shadow 2 es una gran aventura, en esta continuación seremos Dracula y como tal tiene poderes muy buenos, el combate es espectacular e igualmente sus jefes finales. El juego como su entrega anterior tiene muchos secretos por encontrar y mucha exploración ya que podemos pasar horas buscando algunas mejoras o ítems.

    La historia es muy buena pero no tanto como la primera entrega y
    Lords of Shadow 2 es una gran aventura, en esta continuación seremos Dracula y como tal tiene poderes muy buenos, el combate es espectacular e igualmente sus jefes finales. El juego como su entrega anterior tiene muchos secretos por encontrar y mucha exploración ya que podemos pasar horas buscando algunas mejoras o ítems.

    La historia es muy buena pero no tanto como la primera entrega y tiene algunos giros que no voy a mencionar para no arruinar las sorpresas, aun así me parece que es un buen cierre para esta trilogía. En cuanto a los combates serán muy similares a los de la primera entrega y eso esta bien ya que son de lo mejor, lo malo es que se implemento un modo sigilo y estas secciones en el juego son las menos divertidas aunque no llegan a estropear el juego.

    En cuanto a los enemigos tengo que mencionar que son variados pero hay algunos que no son del todo de mi agrado, hubiera querido que los enemigos fueran mas clásicos y tradicionales. Al final el juego esta bien pero hay algunos aspectos que se pudieron mejorar.
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  9. Jan 20, 2020
    8
    This game is a step Forwards from the first lord of the sadow.

    + good story that keeps you engaging. + great combat system not so much as different from the first game but it has improved. + good looking enviorment. + diffrent types of AI's + great boss fights - some enemies are frustrating to handle. - stupid quick time events. overall for me it's game worth replaying i
    This game is a step Forwards from the first lord of the sadow.

    + good story that keeps you engaging.
    + great combat system not so much as different from the first game but it has improved.
    + good looking enviorment.
    + diffrent types of AI's
    + great boss fights

    - some enemies are frustrating to handle.
    - stupid quick time events.

    overall for me it's game worth replaying i enjoyed just for the good combat system and the main story
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  10. Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is a really good game, i still play this game and i find it so funny, you can find on this game an entertaining dark plot. Expand
  11. Sep 15, 2019
    9
    I don’t know why someone didn’t like the game. I enjoyed the game so much. This game is the reason I put my PS4 pro and Xbox one X for a rest for a while. I finished the game and I’m satisfied for the gameplay and the story, and I can’t wait for the sequel (hope it’s gonna happens).
  12. Jan 18, 2019
    9
    En su día este videojuego fue duramente criticado casi sin justificación, si bien es cierto que tiene fases de sigilo muy cogidas con pinzas, en la parte Hack n Slash es muy competente.
  13. 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
  14. Aug 27, 2015
    8
    I love Castlevania and i heard that this one is pretty in the middle of the road so i tried it myself and o loved every second of it! Maybe its just me because im just 12 but i had a fun time with this title like with Sonic the Hedgehog 3! My score is 8!
  15. May 25, 2015
    10
    If you played the first game, then you must play this one, great story, great characters, great boss battles, The return of memorable characters worshipped by many, and Gabriel's struggle with his human side it's amazing, this is one of my favorite games on ps3.
  16. May 8, 2015
    8
    This is classic Castlevania action. Exploration, secrets, boss battles, character progress and specifically for this game, exceptional graphics surrounding an exciting story.

    Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 is an open world hack'n slash game where you play the role of Count Dracula. After a long sleep, you are trying to regain your former strength and defeat Satan and his minions. The
    This is classic Castlevania action. Exploration, secrets, boss battles, character progress and specifically for this game, exceptional graphics surrounding an exciting story.

    Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 is an open world hack'n slash game where you play the role of Count Dracula. After a long sleep, you are trying to regain your former strength and defeat Satan and his minions.

    The things I like about this game are:
    - Graphics: Absolutely breathtaking
    - Setting: The castle is enormous and the word gothic fits it well.
    - Combat: Delve into a battle aggressively and it will probably be a quick death for you (talking about the hardest difficulty). The game makes you force yourself not to hit all the buttons like a maniac but fight smarter instead.

    The things I don't like are:
    - Dracula wandering in a basement car park? No I don't think it is a good idea.
    - Dracula can transform into a rat pack but not into a bat? Come on!
    - Sometimes checkpoints are too far apart and everything you did, you have to do again.
    - Boss battles are great, but continuing from the midst of a battle really takes the fun away. Just should have restarted the battle.

    The nice-to-have's are:
    - I wish there was more depth to the Castlevania games, just like the From Software series like Bloodborne or Dark Souls.

    All in all, this is a wonderful next-gen Castlevania game and a time-devourer. Experience it, if not for you are a Castlevania fan, but for you enjoy cinematic story-telling.
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  17. Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Great Game , nice story, nice presentation and fighting system, love the graphics, please Ignore negative reviews fro hard heads, I recommend the game, good job to mercury and konami
  18. Mar 11, 2015
    8
    this game improves the gameplay significantly. the magic is now more volatile, you gain mp frequently and there's now more active uses for it both in combat and in parkour-plataforming. the story is now more focused on gabriel's personal quest, rather than saving the world gabriel is more interested in saving himself and his son. the designs at the beggining are lacking but later on itthis game improves the gameplay significantly. the magic is now more volatile, you gain mp frequently and there's now more active uses for it both in combat and in parkour-plataforming. the story is now more focused on gabriel's personal quest, rather than saving the world gabriel is more interested in saving himself and his son. the designs at the beggining are lacking but later on it proves to have great enemy and level design, both the city and the castle are amazing places to walk around. great sequel to a great game Expand
  19. Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Besides the stealth part, everything in this game is really good!
    It has everything that I would like in a game.
    -Amazing story
    -Amazing soundtrack
    -Really good combat
    -Very well designed main character
    -The graphics are outstanding!
    You also get to see thing as Dracula in one aspect!
  20. Dec 13, 2014
    9
    Except for the stealth parts - which are garbage - this is a fun and well made game. Art is quite beautiful and you feel like playing it until the end if you have the willpower to handle the 4 boring initial hours, where most of the stealth boring stuff is introduced. And what I like most is how they have connected the areas in the game: It quite clear for you after a while how you willExcept for the stealth parts - which are garbage - this is a fun and well made game. Art is quite beautiful and you feel like playing it until the end if you have the willpower to handle the 4 boring initial hours, where most of the stealth boring stuff is introduced. And what I like most is how they have connected the areas in the game: It quite clear for you after a while how you will trigger the load of a new area but when you see things moving on screen (like gears close to a door) you have a feeling that a mechanism is really working and everything is connected. And you see these connections everywhere. Expand
  21. Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Epic story, epic music, epic art, epic bosses and **** reviews. :)
    My favorite Castlevania is lament of innocence but this one of my favorite game series too, much better like lord of rings sorry i say lord of shadows lol. Is a diferent story nothing to compare with the others castlevania clasic games.
  22. Oct 31, 2014
    8
    For starters the complaints about stealth should be mostly ignored. They make up about 60 minutes of the entire game (although they are horribly implemented and should have been pulled from the game as a whole). Instead lets talk about some bigger issues.

    If you've played Lords of Shadow 1 and Mirror of Fate, the story is lackluster in comparison. Incredibly predictable plot turns, only
    For starters the complaints about stealth should be mostly ignored. They make up about 60 minutes of the entire game (although they are horribly implemented and should have been pulled from the game as a whole). Instead lets talk about some bigger issues.

    If you've played Lords of Shadow 1 and Mirror of Fate, the story is lackluster in comparison. Incredibly predictable plot turns, only 1 new important character, almost no character progression, and extremely underutilized voice talent (particularly Patrick Stewart). The world is incredibly un-interesting too. I remember the other LoS games having this magical awe that was lost along the plot's progression. Although the castle in the story has that magic to it, but its mostly ignored by the game's central plot. Really wish they had focused on the castle more.

    Incredibly broken boss battles and puzzles make this game miserable constantly. You'll be watching game over screens anywhere from 15 - 60 minutes at several points with no clue what to do next. These sections should probably have been pulled from the final game (as they mostly unplayable).

    Quick time events are completely broken and heavily abused. Disable them in the options or you'll probably rage quit before finishing the game.

    Music and graphics literally save LoS 2. They're great and every level is a hand crafted masterpiece (although they are difficult to navigate at times). Very rewarding looting and enemy fights. Although I really didn't care for the combat skill tree system. Would have liked perks or something else for my character. Also great cinematics and voice delivery.

    I hope Konami learns a lot from this game and doesn't make the same mistakes from LoS 1 and 2. Here's to looking forward to the next Castlevania game.
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  23. Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Absolutely loved this game! After finishing the first one and having mixed feelings about the gameplay but loving the world and story I decided to did deeper into the world. After, doing so I cannot begin to tell you how in love I fell with not only Lords of Shadow 2, and the first one having played it again, I fell in love with this universe as a whole! Everything from the characters toAbsolutely loved this game! After finishing the first one and having mixed feelings about the gameplay but loving the world and story I decided to did deeper into the world. After, doing so I cannot begin to tell you how in love I fell with not only Lords of Shadow 2, and the first one having played it again, I fell in love with this universe as a whole! Everything from the characters to the atmosphere and the lore is breathtaking to me! Its amazing that it took me this long to realize how special this series is and I hope they continue to make games in this series because it is truly something that has a special place in my heart! Expand
  24. Jul 24, 2014
    9
    A great conclusion to the series. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 continues the storyline that began in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and picks up where Gabriel Belmont left off at the end of the first game.

    The soundtrack is amazing and the graphics are a step up from the already good graphics in Lords of Shadow. The framerate has also been improved so the game feels smoother during
    A great conclusion to the series. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 continues the storyline that began in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and picks up where Gabriel Belmont left off at the end of the first game.

    The soundtrack is amazing and the graphics are a step up from the already good graphics in Lords of Shadow. The framerate has also been improved so the game feels smoother during gameplay which helps and makes it feel more responsive.

    The combat system is one of LOS2's strong points. It works well and the many kinds of enemies and hostile creatures you encounter encourage the player to vary their attacks and strategy or face being tossed all over the place as button mashing won't get you all the way through here.

    I'm not sure what game Edge was playing in their review but it certainly wasn't the same one I was.
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  25. Jul 17, 2014
    10
    I think this game delivers much better experience in every way possible when you compare it to its prequel. It's a shame that it didn't sale very well because of some simple-minded game reviewers that can't enjoy games that requires any effort or thinking.
  26. Jul 10, 2014
    8
    Just finished my 30 hour playthrough on ps3. Really enjoyed this game. Not as much as los1 but still a fantastic but slightly broken experience. My biggest complaint would be the combo/block break. After performing a synchronised block you begin your combo string of counter attacks and there is nothing to stop your combo being interrupted by another attacking monster. This greatly reducesJust finished my 30 hour playthrough on ps3. Really enjoyed this game. Not as much as los1 but still a fantastic but slightly broken experience. My biggest complaint would be the combo/block break. After performing a synchronised block you begin your combo string of counter attacks and there is nothing to stop your combo being interrupted by another attacking monster. This greatly reduces the enjoyment of the fantastic synchronised block experience that this game offers. You can see that a lot of love and care has gone into this game. Beautiful designs. I found the open world to be rather uninspiring. I much preferred the linearity of los1 with its beautiful and lush environs. anyway highly recommended and i am confused as to why this got 4 of 10 from edge mag. Expand
  27. May 2, 2014
    8
    This game is truly a game with insane levels of quality
    and a narrow audience in mind.
    Lords of shadow is a reboot series that pays homage to classicvania while styling itself as an action game first and a brutal platformer almost never, that's not to say that the platforming is bad, it's not, in fact it's a lot better than it was in los1 where the platforming was mostly to get you from
    This game is truly a game with insane levels of quality
    and a narrow audience in mind.
    Lords of shadow is a reboot series that pays homage to classicvania while styling itself as an action game first and a brutal platformer almost never, that's not to say that the platforming is bad, it's not, in fact it's a lot better than it was in los1 where the platforming was mostly to get you from area to area, here in this game it's a threat.
    Lords of shadow 2 features dracula as the antagonist, or as I like to call it, the game with so much win i can't even contain myself.
    sadly, the city levels and stealth puzzles (those are puzzles by the by,) bog it down considerably from what it could be. the city environments, while certainly well done, suffer from a bizarre color wheel problem in which the colors all blend together in a nondescript manner, leaving you to only notice the detail upon closer inspection.
    the enemies within the city have strange design choices, from nigh stagger proof waves of nuisance enemies that can attack through your sync blocks, demons with nasty cheap moves that require you to play as dracula from rondo of blood and be equally cheap, to monks that summon all of these and can fuse into a fire demon of rape, the city is certainly a difficult place, but the combat isn't bad here, merely....difficult.
    conversely, the castle is an amazing, vibrant, chilling and compelling place that i wish there were more of, the enemies are all fun to fight, the platforming is riskier and all around I find myself wishing for more of that.
    the story in this game likes to pretend that it's dark souls in terms of the telling, it's more "look and infer for yourself" albeit, with less subtlety.
    the plot revolves around dracula seeking his death
    or does it?
    no wait, it now revolves around dracula wanting to join his reborn family in the castle!
    or does it?
    no wait, it now revolves around him fighting the blood of his castle and quelling the rebellion it started!
    NO!! it's actually about defeating the three acolytes of satan and preventing satan's return
    NO! it's actually about satan being baited into returning so you can kill him I'M SO CONFUSED!!!
    If you haven't noticed already, the plot is comprised of multiple interweaving subplots, where dracula's immediate objective changes with the wind, as does his immediate intent along with it.
    whenever he enters the castle, it's like he's in a dream where he instantly forgets the important "stop satan so zobek can stab you through the chest with laughter" and turns to the "am I really a belmont? can i even go back to that?" to **** i am DRACULA!! GET THE HELL OUT MY WAY OR IMMA RAM THIS STEEL ROD RIGHT UP YOUR MOUTH!!" *belmont pimp hand*
    the confusing plot is compelling and enjoyale, but by the end of the game you get the distinct feeling that you went absolutely nowhere, it doesn't help that dracula ends up literally standing in the same place he started the journey, albeit with better looks.
    the combat in this game is it's shining gem, it's the best, the most fun i've ever had with a thinking man's hack n slash.
    it requires you to plan out "traps" with your combos and setups that kill many enemies or a few, the strategic aspect comes from the magic system, which is entirely required if you want to survive this game.
    no really, I dare you to go without magic in either lords of shadow title and see if you can make it without dying once. it's a **** let me assure you.
    all in all, the game's failings are basically the ones you've already heard about, the city was a hit and miss, the stealth puzzles are sorely misrepresented and don't do very much, if anything for you besides break up the pace of a game that's strongest when you're fighting train demons and riding rockets through buildings.
    but it's a solid game.
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  28. Apr 14, 2014
    8
    first and fore most I am a gamer not a critic, I have always enjoyed most of the Castlevania titles, while this game is not perfect it definitely is not sub par, I haven't finished it yet, but I have played through enough to know that this is a title worth playing, the voice acting is superb, the mechanics are tight, the story is more than fair (as some critics would suggest otherwise)first and fore most I am a gamer not a critic, I have always enjoyed most of the Castlevania titles, while this game is not perfect it definitely is not sub par, I haven't finished it yet, but I have played through enough to know that this is a title worth playing, the voice acting is superb, the mechanics are tight, the story is more than fair (as some critics would suggest otherwise) with SOTN throw backs, the stealth portions could be cut & would make for a better game, other than that I recommend this newest installment of Castlevania to any fan of the series, it is definitely a solid 8.5, I would have rated as such if I had the option, hope this helps & as always enjoy yourself Expand
  29. Mar 24, 2014
    10
    (note this game is NOT a 10, but I must do what I can to offset the low critic score)

    I am writing this review out of a sense of duty, because the poor staff at Mercury Steam have been the targets of an unfair games journalism attack. Clearly then, this is aimed at the reviewers who awarded this game 4/10 or less, which is CRIMINAL. It is , to me at least, unfathomable to call this
    (note this game is NOT a 10, but I must do what I can to offset the low critic score)

    I am writing this review out of a sense of duty, because the poor staff at Mercury Steam have been the targets of an unfair games journalism attack. Clearly then, this is aimed at the reviewers who awarded this game 4/10 or less, which is CRIMINAL. It is , to me at least, unfathomable to call this game " clunky, ugly and deeply misguided" - EDGE MAGAZINE -F%$# you

    Graphics - (Played on PC - PS3 page is most active) - played this game on an ancient pc (core2,9600gt) and it ran INCREDIBLY. High res texture pack, max res, lighting giving>50 fps all the time. Artstyle is stupendous, textures amazing. Graphics - 10/10

    Sound - An amazing score of orchestral music, great sound effects for destruction and cutting of enemies. Vioce acting from the all star cast is spot on. Sounds 8.5/10

    Gameplay - Great Combat system. Easy but satisfying platforming. Fun exploration after completing the game. A few tedious stealth sections early are a bit boring. (NOTE WELL: REVIEWERS - YES YOU EDGE -HAVE LIED ABOUT THE NATURE AND PROMINENCE OF THESE, RAGING ON THE GAME FOR "NUMEROUS STEALTH SECTIONS" THIS IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE< THEY ARE NOT ENOUGH TO RUIN THE GAME) Gameplay 7.5/10

    Story - A great story with a smart twist, strong characters and a truly tragic hero. I felt bad for the poor hand that was dealt to Gabriel. Story - 8/10

    Longevity - A little on the short side, but has a new game plus, and some challenges which are quite hard. 7/10
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  30. Mar 22, 2014
    8
    First things first: i have played 4 hours for now, having played through the first Bossfight and the first few fighting and sneaking sequences.
    People like to compare this game to the first part od the lords of shadow trilogy. So let me do it:
    the battle system feels as fun and flawless as in LoS 1, maybe even better because: hell yeah, you're dracula! I still think the game would be
    First things first: i have played 4 hours for now, having played through the first Bossfight and the first few fighting and sneaking sequences.
    People like to compare this game to the first part od the lords of shadow trilogy. So let me do it:

    the battle system feels as fun and flawless as in LoS 1, maybe even better because: hell yeah, you're dracula!
    I still think the game would be much better with more castelvania- styled music, but well, its some cinematic bulloc which i dont very much care about... its... there but i forget it after 10 minutes of gameplay.
    the story seems interesting and i very much enjoy the switching between draculas old fashioned caste and modern areas. both looks nice but ofc draculas caste looks better.
    overall, this game looks much darker, fitting better into a castlevania game. i cant really see critics hate this game so much, i enjoy it and as you can see from the users reviews, many people who loved the first game, love LoS 2 also.
    i recomment buying it even if its metascore sucks... and i cant see why it does -.-
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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 55
  2. Negative: 8 out of 55
  1. Apr 18, 2014
    74
    Konami's newest Castlevania sequel is marred by repetitive gameplay, terrible stealth missions and an uninteresting story that overstays its welcome
  2. Mar 23, 2014
    90
    Castlevania Lords of Shadow is a must play game on the PlayStation 3 that really draws you in from the start to give you a spectacular journey of good versus evil in this beautifully presented sequel.
  3. Mar 21, 2014
    50
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 mixes elements from popular games without really understanding how the pieces must be assembled. The result is a tedious and sloppy game that most feels like something that the developer Mercury Team wanted to get over with. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 lacks even the ambitious driven from its predecessor. It's not a bad game, but not worth playing.