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Castlevania LoS Mirror of Fate (3DS) Demo thread
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MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
I have to wait a week to play the demo.
Inb4ItsnotSotN
Inb4ItsnotSotN
brandonh83
Banned
Don't have a 3DS but I'm anxious to hear what you guys have to say about it.
it´s the same demo i played 8 month ago. I´m uploading direct feed footage later ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aM7lSskzZs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aM7lSskzZs
What he said! Please inform us on how well this game plays. MercurySteam better not break my heart here.
8 months ago? Why do companies do this? Why release a demo that probably doesn't reflect the final product?
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
The E3 Demo is the same but it's been improved to be more representative of the final product. Such as framerate, combat fluidness and other stuff.
JetBlackPanda
Member
when does this demo drop is NA?
Next Thursday.
I'm pretty sure this one is improved from the one they let people play 8 months ago. I remember the press saying the same thing.
JetBlackPanda
Member
thanks.
I'll replay it later to see how it will be now that I have a grasp of the controls. But while there's more moves at your disposal, it's not tight like previous games, so that's like give and take.
It's seems also less rich and memorable in the locations, lot of dark blue and warm red contrast in the demo and the camera is really far to see the details.
No idea how open it gets but there were some closed doors during that playthrough. It was not bad though, seems just a bit short to really know what to expect.
But I think the style and overall platforming being a bit stiff could be a problem. The best thing was the last boss I think, when you have to do a lot of different dodge moves.
Now time for my first monster hunter experience...
It's seems also less rich and memorable in the locations, lot of dark blue and warm red contrast in the demo and the camera is really far to see the details.
No idea how open it gets but there were some closed doors during that playthrough. It was not bad though, seems just a bit short to really know what to expect.
But I think the style and overall platforming being a bit stiff could be a problem. The best thing was the last boss I think, when you have to do a lot of different dodge moves.
Now time for my first monster hunter experience...
Nocturnowl
Member
I may have beaten LoS but damn that first miniboss like enemy a minute into the game kept killing me as I tried to remember how the evade and counters worked in relation to the enemies attacks flashing (turns out jumping over it worked much better), I can see this demo putting people off based on some tricky encounters alone.
Anyway it's basically like LoS in 2D as expected, the combat isn't as drawn out as I expected but currently move options are limited, the platforming aspect is okay, nothing more nothing less, I wager it will be a bit stronger than the 3D titles platforming in the long run but otherwise it's your standard glowing wall automatically locking on grapple shenanigans.
Visually it's good enough, the 3D slider adds a lot of depth though the frame rate takes a bit of a hit, I still stuck with 3D on max, there's a few moments where the game lobs something right at the screen to take advantage of this. Still while the 3D visuals do convey some nice atmosphere I will lament the loss of the old sprite style on my Nintendo handhelds.
Overall it seems decent, if you don't like LoS in general than this will not sway you at all, on the other hand if you're more accepting of the combat focused style shift you might find a solid action game in here but i'm not expecting this one to be a must have title or anything.
Anyway it's basically like LoS in 2D as expected, the combat isn't as drawn out as I expected but currently move options are limited, the platforming aspect is okay, nothing more nothing less, I wager it will be a bit stronger than the 3D titles platforming in the long run but otherwise it's your standard glowing wall automatically locking on grapple shenanigans.
Visually it's good enough, the 3D slider adds a lot of depth though the frame rate takes a bit of a hit, I still stuck with 3D on max, there's a few moments where the game lobs something right at the screen to take advantage of this. Still while the 3D visuals do convey some nice atmosphere I will lament the loss of the old sprite style on my Nintendo handhelds.
Overall it seems decent, if you don't like LoS in general than this will not sway you at all, on the other hand if you're more accepting of the combat focused style shift you might find a solid action game in here but i'm not expecting this one to be a must have title or anything.
Completed the demo.
It's definitely going to take some time after the last six games on GBA/DS, but at this point I like it. In the graphics department it's nice I guess. I still prefer the sprites, but I suppose this looks good enough. It's not the prettiest 3DS game ever made. Did like the animations before the bossfight.
As for the rest, it's handheld Castlevania but with more combat elements. You don't have a lot of combo's in the demo, but in the actual game you'll see those. It works well. Backdashing, secondary weapons usage is good. The boss at the end of the demo was pretty easy, allthough I died because I forgot to press the R-button.
I like the fact that the whip is used for exploration. Overall a positive first impression. But I think it's safe to say people will prefer the GBA/DS games over this.
It's definitely going to take some time after the last six games on GBA/DS, but at this point I like it. In the graphics department it's nice I guess. I still prefer the sprites, but I suppose this looks good enough. It's not the prettiest 3DS game ever made. Did like the animations before the bossfight.
As for the rest, it's handheld Castlevania but with more combat elements. You don't have a lot of combo's in the demo, but in the actual game you'll see those. It works well. Backdashing, secondary weapons usage is good. The boss at the end of the demo was pretty easy, allthough I died because I forgot to press the R-button.
I like the fact that the whip is used for exploration. Overall a positive first impression. But I think it's safe to say people will prefer the GBA/DS games over this.
A miserable pile of waiting.
:Motorbass
Member
I loved loved loved the Metroidvanias. So I'm very sceptic. But am looking forward to the demo.
GhostTrick
Banned
At first, i was skeptical too. But then I played the demo.
So, i'll start with the bad thing: The framerate... well I wouldn't say "bad". Framerate just inconsistent, it can be good, but you can also notice drops. But it really improved framerate wise. I thought it would be a problem; but you get used to it in 5 minutes. Otherwise, nice game from what I've played. Combat feels nice, graphics are good, 3D is nice. Good thing they've delayed it.
So, i'll start with the bad thing: The framerate... well I wouldn't say "bad". Framerate just inconsistent, it can be good, but you can also notice drops. But it really improved framerate wise. I thought it would be a problem; but you get used to it in 5 minutes. Otherwise, nice game from what I've played. Combat feels nice, graphics are good, 3D is nice. Good thing they've delayed it.
kunonabi
Member
So there are actual platfoms? All the footage I've seen as been whip swinging and ledge climbing.
GhostTrick
Banned
A Sentient Keyboard
Member
I may play this tonight or tomorrow, I'll let you people know. I've never played a Castlevania, though, so maybe take my future opinion with a grain of salt.
kunonabi
Member
Any penalty for missing a jump?. I know it's more of a castletroid so instant deaths are out but do you lose more health than you did in LoS?
Yeah, you lose a big chunk of health if you drop too far.
Completed the demo.
The drops aren't that frequent or noticable IMO, it's just that the game feels it run at 25-30fps (could be smoother).
Overall I liked it but I'm of the impression I didn't get right the parry/dodge system for the enemy with the shield (they took a bit too much to dispose...).
Also the 3D is good, no ghosting like in OoT3D.
That's nothing. You have to wait a day for a demo. We have to wait until April for Fire Emblem.........
Just tried the demo (but didn't finish it). Yeah, it's basically LoS 2D.
I don't know if this game is for me or not. I enjoyed LoS as a stand alone game, it was very good but on a Castlevania standpoint I can't say it was that great.
And it looks like it should be the same way for this game. Great action game, but flawed Castlevania game.
At least the platforming seems to be better in this one (less Uncharted-like), but character response isn't fast enough in comparison to Igavanias.
I might buy this game at a bargain price or at least if they make an HD version that has a locked framerate.
As always, I'll wait for the reviews.
I don't know if this game is for me or not. I enjoyed LoS as a stand alone game, it was very good but on a Castlevania standpoint I can't say it was that great.
And it looks like it should be the same way for this game. Great action game, but flawed Castlevania game.
At least the platforming seems to be better in this one (less Uncharted-like), but character response isn't fast enough in comparison to Igavanias.
I might buy this game at a bargain price or at least if they make an HD version that has a locked framerate.
As always, I'll wait for the reviews.
Mentioned in the OP it's out in the EUI'm confused... I thought the demo wasn't out 'til the 28th.
Or is that just the US getting hosed?
played it, came out surprisingly impressed
framerate is not so bad. I didn't notice any hard drops, and game runs fine. Graphics are very good, impressive at points, and maybe I'm wrong but they've been refined a lot since early videos. Gameplay is a entertaining mix of platform and hack'n'slash, definitely a portable LOS. Combos and secondary weapons are easily executed. Music is kind of meh, which would be disappointing for a Castlevania fan, although it needs to be said demo covers only a couple of areas. Atmosphere is pretty good; I was immersed from the start, which is a major plus for a Castlevania, and when I finished the demo I was left wanting for more. Good stuff
will wait for reviews but my purchase is almost a lock after playing this, and I was super skeptical
framerate is not so bad. I didn't notice any hard drops, and game runs fine. Graphics are very good, impressive at points, and maybe I'm wrong but they've been refined a lot since early videos. Gameplay is a entertaining mix of platform and hack'n'slash, definitely a portable LOS. Combos and secondary weapons are easily executed. Music is kind of meh, which would be disappointing for a Castlevania fan, although it needs to be said demo covers only a couple of areas. Atmosphere is pretty good; I was immersed from the start, which is a major plus for a Castlevania, and when I finished the demo I was left wanting for more. Good stuff
will wait for reviews but my purchase is almost a lock after playing this, and I was super skeptical
aparisi2274
Member
I played the demo at E3 last year, and I really enjoyed it. Were there some issues with control, sure, but I am hoping that they have since corrected that.
I am looking to try out an updated demo on the US shop when it is available.
yep that's my pred as well. Maybe it will even get some 8s down the road
Yeah, some 8's too, of course. It's disappointing that the music doesn't seem that be that good. I really liked Order of Ecclesia's OST as well as the other Konami-developed 2D Castlevania titles.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Music is by the LoS composer. Not Michiru Yamane so yeah it won't be the music you generally refer to as Castlevania music.
GhostTrick
Banned
Yeah, I feel like this game would be better with Classic Castlevania OST. The music felt nice but... Nothing memorable. They could have brought orchestrated classic Castlevania themes.:-(