Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
08-27-09, 12:17 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by glassdragon
Castlevania gear solid Lords of Shadow - Now with 100 percent more cut scenes... over 9000 hours of beautifully rendered in game cut scenes. Released Q4 2010 on 48 blurays with a mandatory install of 4 terabytes
01-18-10, 09:43 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
http://www.destructoid.com/new-rando...w-160772.phtml
Fixed camera, boys. So if you've been having a problem with God of War's design, keep in mind this will follow suit.
[David Cox is] a producer on the game and he's been letting some details leak out about the game's development.
First, and foremost, is that the PS3 is the lead platform for development, but Cox promises it will look and play the same on both systems. This is most likely true, as when games have noticable difference they are usually developed with the 360 as the lead system. Second, and here we're getting into minutia, but Cox says that the camera is going to be fixed in the game, meaning they're probably going for a cinematic feel over a player controlled feel.
Neither of these facts really makes me any more excited for the game. I buy Castlevania games to play a Castlevania game, not an action fighter that looks inspired by God of War and Devil May Cry. Sometimes a game series doesn't need to be "reborn."
First, and foremost, is that the PS3 is the lead platform for development, but Cox promises it will look and play the same on both systems. This is most likely true, as when games have noticable difference they are usually developed with the 360 as the lead system. Second, and here we're getting into minutia, but Cox says that the camera is going to be fixed in the game, meaning they're probably going for a cinematic feel over a player controlled feel.
Neither of these facts really makes me any more excited for the game. I buy Castlevania games to play a Castlevania game, not an action fighter that looks inspired by God of War and Devil May Cry. Sometimes a game series doesn't need to be "reborn."
01-18-10, 10:05 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
I don't have a problem with that for a Castlevania game. I thought the first one on PS2 was excellent and used the same format. It makes finding all the secrets a bit harder when you can't spin the camera around to see every corner.
01-18-10, 12:36 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by JasonF
I'll still play it, because it looks gorgeous and God of War style play is fun in its own right. But God of War style play plus free roaming exploration = winner.
As for the new Castlevania ... the more I hear about it, the less I'm looking forward to it.
01-18-10, 01:06 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
While I'm sure this goes against the obvious assumption with me, I (sort of) enjoyed the PS2 Castlevania games. Though, I'm still a bit undecided on this one, nothing really grabs me on it so far. It'll probably be something I enjoy but find nothing really remarkable about, like the PS2 games.
But I do like the change of pace with the Rondo of Blood remake, Rebirth and this.. after six GBA/DS games following a very close formula.
But I do like the change of pace with the Rondo of Blood remake, Rebirth and this.. after six GBA/DS games following a very close formula.
01-19-10, 06:12 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
I would love a new Castlevania using the Trine engine. If Nintendo can do 3D and 2D Mario games, I think Konami can do the same for Castlevania (and not just on portables).
02-25-10, 08:16 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
First pic of the cover art. Looking nice. I'm really hoping this will revive the franchise in grand fashion. It's been my favorite since I was a kid.
02-25-10, 09:01 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Revive? Castlevania is one of my favorite long running series, and while it's a console revival, it isn't an overall one (Dawn of Sorrow is my second favorite Castlevania game).
02-25-10, 09:09 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by RichC2
Revive? Castlevania is one of my favorite long running series, and while it's a console revival, it isn't an overall one (Dawn of Sorrow is my second favorite Castlevania game).
02-25-10, 09:19 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
That's pretty much what I was referring to. With the new technologies/engines available, I didn't want this series to stay in the 2D realm. I've always thought this series/storyline could be elevated way higher than LoI or Cod.
02-25-10, 10:28 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
It is certainly a revival to its linear roots by getting away from the Metroidvania gameplay.
), was bummed when #3 went back to strictly platforming.
Last edited by RichC2; 02-25-10 at 10:32 AM.
02-25-10, 10:33 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by RichC2
Which is depressing a bit, I never did like the strictly linear ones (minority though it may be) as much. Been a fan of the Metroidvania formula since it was introduced in #2, was bummed when #3 went back to strictly platforming.
02-25-10, 10:38 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Different things to different folks.
I'm still waiting for a Belmont Cart Racing game.
I'm still waiting for a Belmont Cart Racing game.
02-25-10, 11:17 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
And for every fan of the MV style there is probably someone like me who prefers the linear Castlevanias. There's nothing wrong with the MV Castlevanias, they just aren't Castlevania to me. Probably like how some don't consider 3D Mario games a part of the core series.
02-26-10, 01:48 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by RichC2
Different things to different folks.
I'm still waiting for a Belmont Cart Racing game.
I'm still waiting for a Belmont Cart Racing game.
I love Castlevania and my first knee jerk reaction to this game was "WTH?" Mostly because of the involvement of Kojima Prod. I was worried that I was getting Metalvania.
I know that the timeline in Castlevania is already screwy, but I'm wondering where if at all this new game fits. One big gripe and I know I'm probably in the minority here...why is the Vampire Killer whip a cross?
09-28-10, 11:38 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
X-Play reviewed this today and gave it a 4 out 5. They said it's basically God of War in medieval Europe with werewolves.
I was thinking about pre-ordering it, but Amazon removed the $20 credit so fuck them.
I was thinking about pre-ordering it, but Amazon removed the $20 credit so fuck them.
09-28-10, 11:59 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
I confirmed today that my buddy will be buying this game so I don't have to. I can't wait to borrow it!
09-29-10, 01:31 AM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
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7.9 from gametrailers.
9.0 from Game Informer
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09-29-10, 08:33 AM
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I don't get a 7.9 vibe from the video.
Seems like the reviewer was looking for God of War.
I'm in at $30.
Seems like the reviewer was looking for God of War.
I'm in at $30.
09-29-10, 12:08 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by MrX
I was thinking about pre-ordering it, but Amazon removed the $20 credit so fuck them.
09-29-10, 06:12 PM
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Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (360, PS3 - Q4 2010)
Originally Posted by MoviePage
Yeah, what's the deal with that? I'd probably go ahead and bite if the credit was still offered. I pretty much knew I'd be getting this game; I was just waiting on reviews to make sure it didn't turn out to be sucktastic, which it clearly isn't at this point.
BTW, I wonder if they're keeping track of which birthdays are being entered for those "mature" trailers. I bet more gamers were born on January 1st than on any other day by far!
09-30-10, 07:33 AM
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20 hours? Wow.
Definitely looks impressive. Between this and Enslaved, I might finally get in on one of TRU's B2G1 deals this year.
Definitely looks impressive. Between this and Enslaved, I might finally get in on one of TRU's B2G1 deals this year.
