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Castlevania LoS Mirror of Fate (3DS) Demo thread
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kunonabi
Member
Yeah, I know. I wasn't talking to you, but the guy who was complaning about complaints.
lol, don't worry my post wasn't aimed at you either.
I thought that was a little cheesy myself, and a terribly cliche use of 3D, but as long as they don't do that kind of thing too often it's fine.
And I thought those were Flea Men... but I've just started the first LoS so I'm assuming they were renamed or are just similar in appearance.
Despite my first impressions, I've decided to get the game anyway, because as much as it doesn't feel like a Castlevania to me, I did enjoy my second and third playthroughs of the demo a little more, the bosses in particular, and I'm just a diehard fan of the series and if it's this or nothing, I suppose I'll take this.
But I will still be sorely disappointed if the whole game is as bland as the demo on the music front and there aren't any classic CV songs in there. I want me some Bloody Tears, Vampire Killer, and Beginning.
Baconsammy
Banned
Game length, diversity of moves between the characters, and framerate are going to decide whether or not I buy it at full price. I'm definitely quite pleased with the demo now. Outside of the framerate and the less-than-stellar graphics (crappy hardware sort of inhibits what they can do), the combat and platforming is really working for me.
There's a play through of the game on youtube (search on Castlevania and then choose Today).
eighty(one)
Member
I only played the NES Castlevanias. I was born in well, that's an obvious ^
The series was not about exploration, or crazy attacks and catchy music and fast pacing - to me, at least.
It was about hunting Dracula. With a whip. The end.
Of course that's the extent if what I remember, the extent of my interest in this series. That this game captures the Bram Stoker-esque/European, gothic vampire atmosphere makes this an adventure I'm interested in.
I tuned in Castlevania for the premise of the above - hunt Dracula with my whip and for the feel of the above atmosphere/setting.
I very much enjoyed all of the elements the demo offered.
There aren't a lot of 3DS games if this calibre (to me) available, other than the RE games, so I'm not too picky, when its already slim pickings.
Also, use some F'n headphones ^_^ youll apprecate sound and the music more LOL
brandonh83
Banned
I may do this since I don't have a 3DS. Or at least some of it at least. I'd like to see areas later in the game, hear music later in the game.
edit: yeah this looks really fucking awesome to me. except the axe toss animations. damn.
Night_Trekker
Member
This might be the only time a mainline (apparently) Castlevania title came out and I had zero interest in it
Well, I got like 20+ years of quality out of CV. I guess that's a good run.
How in the world are you putting Harmony of Dissonance above Portrait of Ruin? Granted, I think PoR is the worst of the DS games and almost entirely forgettable, but it was not a bad game by any stretch. HoD was the IGAvania formula on complete autopilot. Nothing about it was creative or interesting.
LoI and CoD... they aren't good Castlevania games, and they were hugely disappointing to me, but I don't understand why, outside of shit level design, they're considered horrible games. (I've beaten LoI and only played a few hours of CoD.)
IGA deserved the boot from Konami for making a spinoff title that didn't turn out well? I dunno, I think that's kinda ridiculous.
And as for Order of Shadows... I actually played the hell out of that game when it came out :x Yeah, not a great Castlevania game. Actually, it's the very worst of them. (Good soundtrack, though.) I'm glad it's not canon.
I dunno how this game is in any way like Castlevania III (maybe the multiple playable characters?), but yes, you need to play CV3. It's the best of the NES titles (I love Simon's Quest, but from a design standpoint it's a mess), and I think it's one of the best CV games in the series. Fucking amazing soundtrack.
Somehow this is the first I've heard of this. Like I said above, I don't think LoI or CoD are great Castlevania games, but I honestly would have liked to see IGA give 3D another shot. He deserves at least that for the good games he's made.
And if I had been given the choice between IGAvania forever or fucking Kojima? IGAvania until I die.
Well, I got like 20+ years of quality out of CV. I guess that's a good run.
How in the world are you putting Harmony of Dissonance above Portrait of Ruin? Granted, I think PoR is the worst of the DS games and almost entirely forgettable, but it was not a bad game by any stretch. HoD was the IGAvania formula on complete autopilot. Nothing about it was creative or interesting.
LoI and CoD... they aren't good Castlevania games, and they were hugely disappointing to me, but I don't understand why, outside of shit level design, they're considered horrible games. (I've beaten LoI and only played a few hours of CoD.)
IGA deserved the boot from Konami for making a spinoff title that didn't turn out well? I dunno, I think that's kinda ridiculous.
And as for Order of Shadows... I actually played the hell out of that game when it came out :x Yeah, not a great Castlevania game. Actually, it's the very worst of them. (Good soundtrack, though.) I'm glad it's not canon.
But for like $5 I had fun with it anyway.
I dunno how this game is in any way like Castlevania III (maybe the multiple playable characters?), but yes, you need to play CV3. It's the best of the NES titles (I love Simon's Quest, but from a design standpoint it's a mess), and I think it's one of the best CV games in the series. Fucking amazing soundtrack.
Somehow this is the first I've heard of this. Like I said above, I don't think LoI or CoD are great Castlevania games, but I honestly would have liked to see IGA give 3D another shot. He deserves at least that for the good games he's made.
And if I had been given the choice between IGAvania forever or fucking Kojima? IGAvania until I die.
Baconsammy
Banned
This might be the only time a mainline (apparently) Castlevania title came out and I had zero interest in it
Well, I got like 20+ years of quality out of CV. I guess that's a good run.
How in the world are you putting Harmony of Dissonance above Portrait of Ruin?
Because HoD was awesome and Portrait of Ruin was mediocre at best.
Thus far, this is the only game so far in the Lords of Shadow series to actually do that. The main meat and potatoes of the point of this series is actually very different than the original, and in my opinion, a far worse premise.
kobashi100
Banned
I enjoyed it and will be buying the full game.
As I want to play this on the bigger screen I need to buy the japanese version. Noticed that it will be released on eshop in Japan on 20th march.
Is the NA/EU versions not getting a DD release?
As I want to play this on the bigger screen I need to buy the japanese version. Noticed that it will be released on eshop in Japan on 20th march.
Is the NA/EU versions not getting a DD release?
darkjedi187
Member
Originally I made a couple post about how disappointed I was, but after actually finishing the demo and accepted that it is a LOS game my opinion is changing. I would like to know the actual length and how much backtracking you can do. In the demo I did find 3 area where it told me to come back later. Honestly I didn't really notice frame rate issues, and in the end I think I'm going to keep my $30 preorder.
Baconsammy
Banned
So the glowing moves are not able to be parried?
I must be playing a different game than people who say the combat/moves don't flow. They're not sluggish at all. Traversal is fast and fun.
I must be playing a different game than people who say the combat/moves don't flow. They're not sluggish at all. Traversal is fast and fun.
kunonabi
Member
the defensive options are all grossly overpowered so i don't see why it wouldn't. i have to give them props for not letting you cheese your way out of fall damage. it the platforming was actually well designed it would have been pretty similar to cv64.
Baconsammy
Banned
Here's some newer direct feed footage someone that got the game already uploaded today. Looks good.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
I've played and completed the demo about five times now and seem to have a much better understanding of the mechanics. I'm finding the battle system to be really fun--it's not going to replace IGAvanias for me, but I'm enjoying it none the less. My birthday is coming up, so expect this, Luigi's Mansion and Etrian Odyssey will all get bought.
EDIT:Hopefully we get a new IGAvania in the future. I wouldn't mind a rebirth port on the eShop either.
EDIT:Hopefully we get a new IGAvania in the future. I wouldn't mind a rebirth port on the eShop either.
blue_phazon
Member
Oh crap, this game comes out on the 5th?! I was hoping they'd get time to fix the framerate issues....
Colonel Mustard
Banned
I vote for the Gaffer that made the Shinobi OP.
fluffydelusions
Member
I had a look and frame rate looks bad. I don't personally have a 3DS (yet) so not sure if it's just the video or that is how the game is.
EDIT: Guess that is the game going by what above comments say.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
I liked the demo okay. Visuals were better than I expected, framerate included (though I also played this after the horrific Sonic Racing demo, so maybe that lowered the bar too much). Controls weren't as tight/quick as Igavania, but not bad either and it's pretty easy to adjust to the slower pace.
My main complaint is the same as LoS though: shit soundtrack. I wish Konami woild take a SPD/Retro approach to these Castlevanias, make the games in the west but let Japan do the music. :/
I'd still put PoR over HoD due to variety and level design though. HoD is easily the most bland and samey of all Igavanias imo.
My main complaint is the same as LoS though: shit soundtrack. I wish Konami woild take a SPD/Retro approach to these Castlevanias, make the games in the west but let Japan do the music. :/
Both were mediocre middle children. CotM, AoS, DoS and OoE were the legitimately great handheld Metroidvanias (as well as SotN PSP/Vita).
I'd still put PoR over HoD due to variety and level design though. HoD is easily the most bland and samey of all Igavanias imo.
Just tried the demo today and turned it off after a few minutes. This isn't Castlevania. I do like the artstyle but everything else is meh. Most people already brought up all the issues I had with the demo itself so I'm not going to really discuss my problems with the game. If the series continues to be like this then I guess I'm done with Castlevania.
Baconsammy
Banned
HoD is also addictive as hell and incredibly fun 4 player online.
Agreed. Just sucks that it doesn't have local multiplayer on one box (at least the 360 version didn't iirc), not sure about the PS3 version.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
Oh, I though you meant the "real" HoD, not that XBLA/PSN thing? Nevermind then.
brandonh83
Banned
Back away, pal. Slowly.
vagabondarts
Member
Tried the demo. The graphics and sound are amazing.
And everything else wasn't really what I was expecting. I would like to try it but maybe later.
The Castlevania I expect isn't here really.
And everything else wasn't really what I was expecting. I would like to try it but maybe later.
The Castlevania I expect isn't here really.
Oh you miserable little pile of secrets!
I love how Iga's response to Lament's repetitive level design was to make the levels even more repetitive, but 5 times bigger!
I don't even know how I finished that game. Came for the CV III references, and yeah, stayed for the music I guess.
brandonh83
Banned
eh, you can have it. I like making OT's but I'm getting old.
brandonh83
Banned
I'll do the banner
Criminal Upper
Banned
Does anyone know which of those EU online retailers are offering those three awesome posters? I can't find it anywhere.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
We got to play the final build for a little bit, and did a brief preview here: http://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/preview-castlevania-0124/
You sir got yourself a dealI'll do the banner
Baconsammy
Banned
Your weird beard aside, that was a good write up. Starting to really want this now. The more I play the demo the more moves I discover (like jumping and then holding X or Y leads to cool combos on the ground as they hit).
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
That was my colleague. I did Luigi's Mansion Deux.
Baconsammy
Banned
Are you allowed to say if you recommend it(Luigi's) or not based on what you've played? Or is that a no-no?
*edit* Found your preview. Clearly you can't say either way since you didnt play enough. First time I've been to your site, but the reviews I read really line up with my own views on a bunch of games. Bookmarked.
wondermega
Member
I'm not getting the hate on the graphics here. I think this game looks beautiful, one of the best looking games I've seen yet on the system and the 3D effects are icing on the cake.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Cheers! And yeah, Luigi is a case of "I need to play more". What I did play though was very fun.