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Castlevania Producer Talks Lords Of Shadow 2 And Mirror Of Fate

GameInformer- "We've already discussed our thoughts on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow trilogy. Now it's time for the man producing them, Dave Cox, to answer more of our burning questions. We asked the producer of Lords of Shadow 2 and the 3DS title Mirror of Fate our burning questions about the new Castlevania games. We talk about everything from the Belmont bloodline, to new gameplay, to what the essence of a Castlevania game is. Beware, some spoilers for the original Castlevania: Lords of Shadow are present."

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rezzah4293d ago

I wish Mirrors would also release for the Vita, port doesn't matter. At least make it a Digital release.

YoungPlex4293d ago

That would be a decent move to do but don't see it happening, seeing as the developer really feels that the 3D effect enhances the 2.5D perspective, and stated that it would not feel as natural with a 2D screen. Graphically it would look beautiful on Vita but I really don't think that graphics are the issue at this point, it's clearly the 3D effect that has him keen on releasing it on 3DS. To be perfectly honest with you I'm going to get a 3DS XL next month just to play this game when it releases. I'm a super diehard Castlevania fan and yea, I know it's not being developed by the legend himself, but Mercury Steam is pretty damn good and is focusing on a non linear adventure unlike LOS.

DivineAssault 4293d ago

vita might get its own castlevania that doesnt have to do with what mercury steam has done to it.. Give it time.. There was one last time on psp so u never know... Mirror of fate looks like a dumbed down version of LOS anyway.. I preferred the sprite castlevanias but what can u do?? Its going to be stripped of all the bloody greatness castlevania is known for.. Teen rated too so LOS2 is a much better game

YoungPlex4293d ago

If you read the article, you would know that it's know where near a dumb downed version of LOS, it's a completely new 2.5D side scrolling adventure, with beautiful 3D backdrops and stunning 3D character polygons.

If you knew Castlevania you would also know that NO Castlevania (except LOS), had an M rating on any system! You would also know that the DS had 3 brand new Castlevania titles and the PSP had a port of an old ass Castlevania with terrible graphics.

Another fact is that Mercury Steam has NOT confirmed whether or not LOS-Mirrors of Fate will be a T rating, as they are the only Castlevania developers to ever launch a Castlevania title with an M rating; the rest of the titles again have been a T rating with all the so called blood you speak of. LOS was filled to the brim with blood, but that's not what made it the greatest selling Castlevania title to date, it was the excellent game-play, which is being completely implemented on the 3DS version.

One more thing was that Mercury Steam mentioned that, If they do add a T rating, that they will push it as far as they can, and that it will defiantly be more violent than previous Castlevania games including, "Symphony of the Night", which again, (I will remind you) was a T rating!

It's okay to hope for a Vita version, but to come troll and bash a game that isn't out and cast judgement on it before you even try it, or read a review on it is just plane immature and downright trolling!

There is more of a chance that another Castlevania developed by the legendary developer himself, will be announced next year for the 3DS just like the original DS, that had 3 games and found some decent success on it, instead of them developing for a system that hasn't even reached the 2 million mark install base. It makes much more sense to develop for a system that has approximately a 20 million unite install base, regardless of of the demographics.

DivineAssault 4293d ago (Edited 4293d ago )

No1 is bashing anything lil man.. But to hope that it WONT be a TEEN rated game on 3DS is a bit extreme.. Ive seen all there is to see about that dumbed down lords of shadow tie in.. Maybe u need to do more research before speaking to ppl.. & u say TROLL??? PLZ!! This is one of the ONLY castlevania articles!! I praise Castlevania of the past with the TEEN ratings on handhelds & i liked Lords of Shadow on PS3 but the mirror of fate is plain sad... Nothing succeeds on Nintendo systems unless its Teen rated & under.. & for u to bring up SOTN in comparison is just stupid.. That game was bloody & great.. Not cheap dumbed down combos the nx handheld version will have... I know who u are too YOUNG PLEX.. Whats wrong?? Had to change your identity because u got booted & lost all your bubbles?

YoungPlex4292d ago

Resorting to personal attacks are we!?!? How childish and immature! Stick to the topic! I'm sure that you've seen all that you have to, it on a Nintendo system and right away you dismiss it. Not everyone is a hater and agrees with you, same thing with my opinion. You say it's sad but the only thing sad about it is that you hate that it's on 3DS and not Vita. I didn't bring up Symphony of the Night, the developer did stating that it will be more violent than SOTN. So you say that these combos are cheap, good for you, I loved the combo system in LOS and bringing that gameplay to MOF is a smart move! As far as changing my name because of the bubble thing is totally BS because I just wanted to avoid you, yet you still attack me and comment on my stuff trolling around looking for me! Grow up!

Eamon4293d ago

Not much new info.

I really want to know how Lords of Shadow 2 gameplay would be like. And how Alucard fits into the story.

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MercurySteam - The Journey From Castlevania to Metroid

The history of MercuryStream's development of Metroidvania games up to Metroid Dread.

"In a sea of games inspired by Metroid and Castlevania, only one company has ever worked on both series proper."

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Einhander1971836d ago

Kudos to Mercury steam both Metroid titles are amazing.

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Lords of Shadow 2 Is Castlevania's Most Underrated Title

From memorable boss fights to chilling lore revelations, here's why Lords of Shadow 2 may be the most underrated Castlevania game.

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Gamerking821297d ago (Edited 1297d ago )

Well i enjoyed my time with it and thats all that matters too me, i could not care less what others thought. Please bring 3 out Konami or at least a 1 and 2 remasters.

morganfell1297d ago

Same here. I own it on PS3 and PC and love the title. The soundtrack is amazing and the tone they paint for the character of Dracula with Robert Carlyle's great voice work is perfect.

mrsolidsteel201297d ago

Same here, I’m a huge castlevania fan, have all of the games. Even the remake that was made on the Wii.

And I have the PS3 and PC versions of both games as well.

darthv721297d ago

They look really cleaned up on the xbo through bc. The LoS games are some of my favorites.

Bennibop1297d ago

Have been playing 1 and 2 on PS now and it's definitely better than i remember

FreeckyCake1297d ago

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is way more underrated than this one

bananacrust1297d ago

it was ok. but the hide and seek BS was some of the dumbest stuff in the world.

moriarty18891297d ago

great game. have it playable on my xbox one thru BC.

rgraf771297d ago

I remember the intro being fun an action packed. Then the game became "OK" with a lame hub system and sneaking around as a rat. The modern time frame levels weren't the great either. Lord of Shadows 1 was much better and I wish they had continued with that formula.

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gangsta_red1521d ago

I'm a huge Shantae fan, but this selection is weak. It's official, MS is definitely skimping on GWG in favor of GP.

I mean...I guess LoS 2 is cool.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1521d ago

Don’t you mean it’s “your opinion “ that MS is skimping on GWG? I happen to like LOS2 and will be glad to play through it again. And GP is a PAID service don’t you think that a PAID service should offer better quality games? Yes yes I know XBL is also a paid service but that’s a different conversation

gangsta_red1521d ago

No it's an actual fact. Every comment I leave is a fact.

"And GP is a PAID service don’t you think that a PAID service should offer better quality games?"

Yes, I actually do think that a PAID service should offer better games, but as you also made mention and casually dismissed XBL is a PAID service and don't you think a PAID service should offer a better selection of games?

djl34851521d ago

@gangsta_red

XBL is a paid service for ONLINE SERVICES aka online multiplayer. The free games given every month is just a bonus. Stop bitching.

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micdagoat191521d ago

all 4 of these are pretty good games. Not sure what ur talking about

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Christopher1521d ago

Finished Batman TEW a few months ago. It was the second worst TT game I've played. Really didn't enjoy it.

I hope those that do play it get more enjoyment out of it than I did.

darthv721521d ago

Sonic generations and LoS2.... hell yeah. My 360 has been itching to play these.

nevin11521d ago

As a non Xbox gamer, why are the free games availability scattered around.

I mean Batman is available the whole month

Castlevania is available March to the 15th

Shantae is available starting March 16th

Sonic is available the 16th-31st.

Has always been like this?

shabz6661521d ago

Yep it’s always been like this. It was weird then and it’s weird now

SpeedDemon1521d ago

Yeah its been like that. They do 2 games at the 1st of the month and then the other 2 on the 15th, some of the games are available for longer periods, it's depends on what they work out with the publisher .

Smellsforfree1520d ago

You just have to "claim" it from the store within those time frames so it doesn't matter that much to people who are interested, but I agree it is kinda weird.

autobotdan1521d ago (Edited 1521d ago )

Awsome!! Great games!

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