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Oct 2, 2013The atmosphere in this game is fantastic. The implementation of 3d in this game is the best I've seen on the 3ds with lots of depth and variety of artistic gothic background (better than luigis mansion which is applauded for its 3d also). This adds tremendously to the immersion along with the outstanding orchestral soundtrack which is one of the best soundtracks in gaming period. (A true delight when listened to with earphones). The combat is tight and has a hefty weight to it which makes the player feel more connected to the action as you can feel your whip hitting your enemy. The block, dodge, grab, and other variety of moves all add to the gameplay experience. Nothing feels just simply tacked on. Everything is useful for a certain situation. The pacing and longevity of the game also feel more balanced than previous ds castlevania games. The shorter, tighter quest helps prevent the game from becoming a tedious grind. The game simply feels epic from the very beginning. It helps that the story told in mirror of fate is an emotional and heartfelt one. This makes the combat and traversal feel very purposeful and not simply added to kill a bunch of monsters along the way. Theres a large variety of creatures you encounter and awesome boss fights. The quick time events are perfectly implemented and make you feel like a badass. The puzzles are fun and the platforming feels natural and easy to maneuver. The sound effects are also top notch. Mirror of Fate returns to the darker feel of the earlier Castlevanias and its very exciting. This is one of the best mature games for the 3ds. Its refreshing to see the developers create such a mature experience for a nintendo system. Overall, this game is amazing and one of the best castlevania games ever! Hopefully we will see this series continue as you can see the developers are very passionate about making a good castlevania game. Looking forward to Lord of Shadows 2!!!… Expand
Mar 31, 2013Sequel to the acclaimed Castlevania reboot moves the franchise into the 2.5D perspective, while still maintaining its combat heavy roots. I am still a big fan of GBA and DS' Castlevanias and not its 'newer iteration', and while these Metroid-vania installments are great, they don't really sell that well outside their hardcore fans. The Lord of Shadow 'franchise' is the closest that Castlevania get to financial success and like it or not, is here to stay. Mirror of Fate may never be my cup of tea, but at least it is an attempt to bring the series to the 21st century. By bringing LOS into the 2D plane, it brings problem with its combat, which despite all efforts from Mercury Steam still feels awkward. Nevertheless, still a pretty good installment and if you own a 3DS and a fan of the series, it's something that you should try.… Expand
May 16, 2013Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate (phew) easily deserves a place within the top 3DS games. Everything about the game, from it's ridiculously high production values (stellar graphics, decent voice acting and good quality music) down to its fun cross between action and exploration. The atmosphere in the game is pitch-perfect, running along a rooftop while the moon, clouds and extended view of the castle loom in the background is truly a sight to behold and really sets the game well. However, to find all the secrets a fair amount of back-tracking is required and this can get a little tedious. It's not a hard game, but it is not too easy either (some bosses will take a few attempts). Now, the main aspect of the game really is combat, and thankfully, this does not disappoint, the combination of long and close range attacks combined with the right timing of magic and items really works and is exciting to play. You can only reach a certain level (18) and each level-up gives you a new move to work into your combo, while these are fun, you will inevitably only really use the short range, more powerful attacks. All in all though, this is a fantastic (if slightly flawed) game that most likely will not give much enjoyment to diehard Castlevania fans, but if you're like me and have only played one game in the series before this, Mirror of Fate is ace and is unlike anything else on the 3DS. Awesome, 90/100.… Expand
Jun 21, 2013It is sad to see what has happened to the once majestic Castlevania series. I thought things couldn't possibly get worse after Lords of Shadow but I was wrong. Konami made Mirror of Fate. Graphicly it looks HORRIBLE. Worst 3D graphics I've seen in a long time (and considering how awesome their sprites looked before it's just adds more insult). The gameplay is boring, cumbersome, and doesn't flow in the slightest. Didn't play much so I didn't get to see just how atrocious the plot was (if it's anything like the previous Lords of Shadows, it's God awful). I can't recommend this game to anyone, especially a Castlevania fan. Just go play the DS and GBA Castelvania games and, of coarse, SotN if you've never given it a try.… Expand
Jan 5, 2014This is how Castlevania should have been. 2D platformer with a lot of challenge and great level design. It's a stepfoward for Konami, this game is good for old and new Castlevania fans, the game have suberb graphics and an amazing soundtrack.
The only reason that this game is hated it is because it is not "3D KILL EVERYONE ON THE SCREEN BLOOD GORE or "IT'S NOT METROID". If you are a fan of 2D plaformers like (the original) Castlevania, Super Mario Bros., you should try this one out;… Expand
Mar 7, 2013Castlevania Mirror Of Fate is a good game but it's not without its flaws. In ways it does look like a portable Devil May Cry game with its style and gameplay. But given that it is a 3DS game and not a PS3 or Xbox 360 game give it a break.
Jul 6, 2013If you liked Lords of Shadow, then you'll enjoy this game...that's about the easiest way to briefly summarize it. The story, graphics, and gameplay all take after the newer direction Konami seems to be taking the franchise in.
Mar 14, 2013I like this game, and i'm giving this a 6/10 because of the game itself, not because of it being a Castlevania game. It's all pretty good (besides awful controls!) but for a game of my favourite franchise, i did expect some more of it.
Apr 8, 2013All castlevania games by mercury stream are They have terrible stories, music and gameplay. You want to know how to beat lords of shadow attack 4 times then roll. Thats works for everyone except last boss. And this game is laughable as well. I am surprised and happy that ign got the score right!!!
Mar 8, 2013This is fun action/explore game. I am glad that it has classic gameplay where the players skills are more being tested then a level grindfest of the action RPGs that followed Symphony of the Night. I feel like I am experiencing an adventure not just trying to make my character level up to overpower enemies. This game feels fresh and has nicely executed graphics that gives it a comic book feel. The controls are responsive and feel intuitive to the game play. Play at night in the dark for full effect.… Expand
Jun 18, 2013This game caused me some serious anger issues.
Combat is f u c k i n g horrible, you can never tell when some enemies are gonna hit you because they don't televise their attack all taht well you can't even see them sometimes because your whip is so frickin bright and shiny while you are swinging it.
Some enemies take unbearable QUANTITY of hits and you can't tell when they're gonna finally die because the game doesn't provide you with any nformation on their health. All you can do is count your hits but you will never know if they actually hit the enemy because you can't see through your f u c king whip!
Enemies have unblockable attack which they can pull out of their ass while you are flailing on them.
You can guess how are thse attacks televised.
By a f u c k i n g white light which you can't even see through your motherfocking whip!… Expand
Mar 12, 2013ok, so lets first start out by saying this isn't Symphony of the Night. So if you're buying this game thinking it is, you'll be very disappointed. what you are getting is a nice, clean and polished castlevania game, similar to castlevania 3. as much as the fanboy in me wishes it were another symphony of the night clone (because they are still incredible to this day), this is still a very enjoyable entry into the series. we got a different spin on Kid Icarus last year and Castlevania is getting the same treatment. I applaud companies for taking risks with franchises that we all love dearly since we were younger, and sometimes these ideas don't always translate into incredible results. all in all its a fun game and a nice addition to the 3ds lineup. enjoy it for what it is and stop trying to pretend your mustang is a Ferrari.… Expand
Jan 28, 2014Beautiful looking 3DS game. Solid gameplay and I personally liked the the atmosphere. For me there is no bad thing in the game but it still roars for something more..
Apr 22, 2013Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate is a FINE new game in the Castlevania series, owing much to what came before the genre modifying SOTN, and it's a nice homage to some old style gameplay of the earlier parts of the series. This game has a depth of humour, an enjoyable script/story, very reasonable voice acting,and a truly awesome soundtrack helping it along. Couple that with engaging gameplay and the fact that this is a graphically superior game compared to some other 3DS titles, and in my opinion, you have a fine, fine game.
It's not an easy game by any means, but perseverence and learning about each enemy makes your battles fast & engaging.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate is NOT the rpg lite that Castlevania SOTN was.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate is it's own game, and is great for this reason.
If you want a challenge and to play a wonderful addition to the Castlevania series, this is the game for you.
Go and buy it now, and help support a talented software developer, who will hopefully then make another one
Gamplay:- 8/10
Graphics:- 9/10
Script:- 7/10
Music:- 10/10
Design:- 10/10… Expand
Mar 11, 2013Even a bad Castlevania game can still be fun, but this one is the weakest in some time, especially after three excellent hand-held titles. The element of exploration is still there, but the castle is pretty linear and backtracking is a drag. The main characters each explore separate areas of the castle, meaning that the joy of seeing a big map unfold before you is gone. Enemies are pretty sparsely distributed, meaning most of the time, you'll find yourself walking and grappling around empty hallways and chambers. Also, Mirror Of Fate is not as challenging as previous Castlevania games the monsters and traps are tougher, so you may find yourself dying every 90 seconds, but you respawn right away, so it doesn't really mean anything. For me, this isn't a love-it or hate-it game, it's just pretty meh.… Expand
Mar 6, 2013This game is really great. I haven't been able to put it down. For once I like having a story in a Castlevania. The characters are great, the music, awesome graphics, the gameplay it's excellent. I know a lot of people are bashing this game without a GOOD reason. I've played the old Castlevanias a thousand times, fan of SOTN and I cant tell that this game is AWESOME.
May 13, 2014this is the crappies castlevania game i have ever played not even near how good super castlevania was on super nintendo, and castlevania symphony of the night. hope mercury system stops doing god of war clones
Mar 12, 2013Would have been a solid 9 if they didn't make it so unbelievably lenient when you die. I mean don't get me wrong I don't mind check points but my god it picks up in the MIDDLE of a boss encounter. Hopefully they patch like a hardcore mode or something because honestly it takes away the fun of a good Castlevania boss. I give it a soft 8/10 buy it used.
Mar 12, 2013You would be hard-pressed to find a game more inoffensive than Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate.
Mirror of Fate's plot occasionally threatens to be interesting. The otherwise tepid dialogue is delivered pretty well, and the game does mess with the established Castlevania lore in a mildly interesting way as you might expect, since this yarn takes place in the rebooted Lords of Shadow universe. Yes, the Belmont family tree has been messed with a little. Trevor is now the direct descendant of Gabriel, and Simon is Trevor's son. Also, Dracula and his progeny are significant characters, because Alucard was in the best Castlevania game. If none of that means anything to you, then maybe the attempts at pathos won't really hit their mark. The game seems to assume you already care about these people and their plight. I had a passing knowledge of the existing mythos, so I did kind of appreciate the new twist on Alucard's character and what it meant for the Belmonts. To be honest, I might have preferred actual emotional investment to mere appreciation, but the reality of Mirror of Fate isn't too disappointing.
It's a nice looking game, in all fairness. About half of the cutscenes are rendered in a gorgeous cel-shaded style that really should be seen with the 3D slider cranked as high as your eyes will allow. The framerate is a bit dicey at times, but the environments are well crafted, and each part of Dracula's castle feels new enough, preventing confusion when it comes time to explore or backtrack. Everything is well designed, especially the various monsters you will probably just start bypassing after a while.
Yes, after about 5 or so hours in, I started trying to skip the combat whenever possible. Mirror of Fate is a fairly simple brawler. You have two basic attacks; a straightforward slash and 180 degree whip. If you feel like mixing it up, sometimes you can throw a projectile. Killing monsters unlock combos, but said combos usually just consist of pressing the same button more than once. Dodging/blocking is mapped to the left shoulder button, which is a delight if you're playing on a regular-sized 3DS unit with the hands you would find on a slightly large 18 year old guy. Not only is the combat incredibly shallow, but using combos screws you over every so often. I kept unintentionally triggering an upward spin attack that usually resulted in my character taking an attack from an enemy waiting directly below. Apparently, if you jump right after pressing the 'Y' button, you're stuck in that animation. I had to repeat many a boss fight because of that combo. To be fair, blowing through standard encounters has a satisfying weight to it, but when things get too complicated, it was just smarter to avoid fighting.
In between fighting, there are puzzles and platforming sections to deal with. The puzzles are kind of clever, but if you're playing a Castlevania game to break up your Calculus homework like I did, you probably don't feel like using your brain any more than you just did. Each large-scale puzzle has a dead soldier nearby with a hint system you can take advantage of. Stuck? You can activate a hint, but it will lower the amount of XP you earn from completing the puzzle. Activate every hint, though, and you can just click a button to solve the puzzle. I've never seen this in a game before. The option to just skip a difficult section is brilliant, and I wish every game had this. It would have come in handy when it was time for platforming. Sadly, the characters are too floaty and their jumps too imprecise. Frequent deaths be they a result of hazards or misjudged leaps are but a certainty.
Even after everything I've said, I still find it necessary to emphasize there was something about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate that kept me playing…up to a point. I wasn't going to beat my head against a certain Trevor Belmont section with mine carts and fire, but if the game had just one more significant issue, I would've stopped far earlier. And vice versa. Improve on a single design aspect and my hour count would've been slightly longer. Mirror of Fate is a game right on the cusp: a perfectly serviceable entertainment. If you expected more than just a passable 2D action platformer, I'm sorry to disappoint.… Expand
Apr 6, 2013I should start with the fact that i never played a previous castlevania game in my life. But i thought it was pretty good overall, it feels like a side scrolling God of War game a little, and is a lot shorter than i was hoping for but i liked it. The combat was pretty fun, if not extremely entailed, and the different powers were fun to experiment with. Nowhere near as many secrets as i wanted, from what i've heard about castlevania there are usually lots. (Unless that boss at the very beginning that you're "supposed" to lose to has something behind him.... Hmm.). I had fun while it lasted but its not the epic game i was hoping for, so it gets a 7.… Expand
Mar 5, 2013This game is AMAZING..
One of the best looking 3DS game and its a very good mix of OLD eps like Castlevania 3 or 4 and LOS, with some Metroidvania features.
Its really challenging, you will die a lot before you learn how to beat the ennemies and the QTE are not over-intruisive. The story is ok, but there is a lips synch issue on the cut scene..
If you ONLY played the Metroidvania, maybe you will not like it on first attempt(you will if you get over what you except of such an episode)
Anyway, it's a shame to not at least try this Castlevania before judging it, you will probably miss on of the good exclusive title in 3DS.… Expand
Mar 23, 2013Ah the lovely "I gonna bash this, because it's different" guys. The "Fate" of Mirror of Fate is tragic. What we have here is an excellent Action Adventure set in the superb Lords of Shadow Universe. No one ever said this title will gonna be a next Metroidvania. It's not created by Igarashi, it's created by MercurySteam and they have indeed a very unique style.
Mirror of Fate looks beautiful on the 3DS. The view is 2D, but it is completely rendered with 3D Models. The same goes for the environment. The depth of the 3D effect also is very nice. The only flaw is, the game slows a bit down with the 3D effect turned on.
The atmosphere is some kind of melancholic, very dark. It is maybe the most dark Castlevania ever made.
The story is a sequel to the first Lords of Shadow. So it's a complete new interpretation of the Castlevania franchise, set on the new Lords of Shadow Timeline. You will dive deeper in the story of the Belmonts. And yes, fan favourite Alucard is also back.
The fighting is much like the same as we experienced in Lords of Shadow. Most of the time, like in it's predecessor, you won't need so many moves. New moves will unlock after you gain a new level. So, combat is still one of the major flaws in the game. Anyways, bashing creatures in Mirror of Fate is still fun.
Verdict: With an campaign of about 10 hours (about 15 if you unlock every secret to unlock a secret Cutscene), you will definitely have a unique experience. You shouldn't listen to these awful reviews. I'm a big fan of the old Castlevania games also, but I totally love the Lords of Shadow Games. Well, this is not another Symphony of the Night. It is Mirror of Fate. The game totally stands on it's own. Prepare for the final game in the Lords of Shadow saga with Mirror of Fate. You will not regret it. 9/10.… Expand
Sep 17, 2014I got to tell you this is a huge step in the right direction for Konami. I mean its been a really long time since there has been a good 2D Castelvania (Harmony of Despair - 2010). This triumphant return to good ol 2D pit jumpen, whip cracken action is just what the doctor ordered.
I'm giving it a 9 because Alucard should ONLY use a sword PERIOD.
Aug 7, 2014Despite some of the graphics that are pretty nice and some impressive 3D effects, the game itself is so boring and guided that it's more like watching a show than playing an actual game. I hate that bosses are weakened the second time we try to beat them, and those cinematic shots that just ask you to press X or B or something like that in order to deal the final blow. I'm glad I got this game for only 12$ so it's not such a big waste of money, but it's still a huge disappointment after playing the previous handheld Castlevania titles!… Expand
Apr 26, 2013this is not a mediocre game, is it a good game? yes, but not excellent, this is a game you must first play the demo and then decide, it has it's bad moments but generally I had fun playing it, and for me that's what's most important, and don't listen to colin moriarty from IGN, just because it doesn't SotN gameplay means it's bad
Mar 7, 2013WTF!! with the reviews, its a great game, there is no more metroidvania, but anyways its a great game, a must have game for the 3ds, and a best looking for a handled with and old harware like the 3ds.
Mar 9, 2013You have no idea how much I wanted this game. But honestly it's just not a good game. Like lords of shadow before it, it takes something awesome (I.e. God of War) and pulls down there pants to crap all over it. But at least this game is not as bad as lords of shadow.
Nov 28, 2013Massively under-rated game. These are the best stereo 3D visuals on the system imo. The world really comes to life and there are awesome details everywhere you look.
As mentioned plenty elsewhere, the gameplay isn't exactly classic Castlevania, but I find the platforming really solid, fun, and at times tricky, but not frustrating. The combat feels a bit more like a 2D God of War than classic Castlevania, but this also allows for some level of personal mastery by combining air dashes, dodging, blocking, and counters.
Overall, super well done. If you think you might like it, you'll love it.… Expand
Mar 7, 2013This feels like CLASSIC castlevania, referring to pre-SOTN era whipping fun. You have the SOTN era castle map as well as the RPG style upgrades that came with SOTN, but each area of the castle is divided up on the main map just like you would see in what were referred to as stages or levels in classic era castlevania. So far I'm enjoying the game, the combos seem repetitious at times, but seeing that it looks like they were trying to convey the classic style castlevania, well, they didn't have combos in those games. You had one move: whip the heck out of anything coming your way. The fact that the conveniences of SOTN and beyond have been incorporated into the game make it more appealing to someone that wouldn't have suffered a thought of going through something like Castlevania or Super Castlevania.
Overall, I like it. I think some of the reviewers may have missed what specifically this game was intending to do. Hell, I could just be reaching with my assumptions, but it seems like a solid fit, and that's satisfying to me. An absolute must for anyone that enjoys the Castlevania of old, Lords of Shadow, Platforming, Action Combat.… Expand
Mar 19, 2013An amazing game. the perfect mix between old Castlevania and New Castlevania. The gameplay is amazing and the 3D effect will make you WOW. Plus: great story with an impeccable twist
Mar 6, 2013If you grew up playing The classic Castlevania games like Draculas Curse, Vampires Kiss, and Super Castlevania IV you'll love this game. If SOTN was your first Castlevania game you'll probably not like it as much. I grew up on both and I love it. It's much darker than other Castlevanias and looks amazing. Dont let IGA purists dissuade you from buying this game. True classic castlevania fans love the Lord of Shadows series, SOTN fans like SOTN and its many clones and are not satisfied unless the dames are structured like SOTN.… Expand
Mar 24, 2013If you have ever played a Castlevania game you will more than likely enjoy this game. This is not as similar to the DS games that were released in the past years, but it is still a great game. The story is a bit weird at times but in no way does it hinder the game. The graphics and the locations are beautiful. The game does get a bit laggy in some areas, but to me that wasn't a big problem. All in all I was sort of expecting a Dawn of Sorrow-esque game, but they decided to go in a different direction. Don't get me wrong though, this is still a great game and a must for any 3DS owner.… Expand
Mar 5, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantástico!
simplesmente muito bom, muito complicado!
gráficos razoáveis, mas porra e castlevania!!!!!
E muito bom, so q a expectativa criada era maior!
Muito fantástico!… Expand
Mar 5, 2013I have been a castlevania fan for a long time and this game does not disappoint. This has a great story and fluid game play I have no idea why ign has to give great games crap reviews but i have not trusted their reviews since they gave kingdom hearts 2 a bad review. so if your a castlevania fan you have to pick this up asap.
Mar 5, 2013this is my opinion on it, i'm a long time castlevania fan, and i was honestly hoping for a metroidvania game, i've been itching for one for a good while. at first i wasnt sure about this one its odd hybrid play reminds me more of older castlevania games like the original 3 more than sotn mixed with los. i will say it is nowhere near perfect, however from what i have played so far (first two acts down) its not bad. the hit detection bosses are really my only major gripe, and its a little short but for a first shot at a 2d castlevania game, which mercury had no previous experience with where as the old team had decades to perfect its a pretty good start. i just hope if they make further 2d games they learn from currect mistakes because they have the potential to make something truely great. i do feel ign was overly harsh in their review.… Expand
Mar 5, 2013I'll try to be simple:
i) graphics: 9.5
ii) sound: 9
iii) script: 8
iv) art (if the game has a soul): 10
Castlevania at its best. The game resembles the NES and SNES Castlevanias (in a Lords of Shadows approach, of course). If you have a 3DS, don't miss this excelent game!
Mar 6, 2013Simply an excellent game. I love the way mercury steam do the things. They've refreshed the concept it works great. Graphics, music, story, playability, difficulty, challenge, everything contributes to give you an excinting game. One of the best things that my 3ds console has tasted. Happy with my game.
Mar 10, 2013AS the old castelvanias and beyond, new elements, awesome and i mean awesome story, the artistic design and the dialogues are simply unique good, very good graphics, more than proper sounds, and a kick-ass soundtrack honestly from someone that have played old castelvania, this is almost heaven also elements such as the notes it makes you feel really on the environment like a pretty hardcore game also the difficulty makes it delicious honestly the only way to dislike this is if you are who hated the old castelvanias or if you are mad because ps vita has no games.… Expand
May 21, 2013The game surprised me, do not understand the bad reviews of some pages. The story is surely the best of the Castlevania series, and mix the three and tie the story to end. The gameplay is excellent, each character with different abilities makes it fun and entertaining all the time. The scenarios are highly detailed and look great in 3 d.
The only bad thing is a little short, a little over 10 hours to complete in full.
If you like action game, don't think it and buy it!… Expand
Mar 5, 2013Is it a good Castlevania game? No. Is it a good game in general? No, it's mediocre. I'm only giving it a 1/10 because some are overinflating the score. In general it's a 6/10, at best a 7/10. Not worth a full price, buy it once the price drops or used.
The attempt of mixing SotN with LoS is sadly a failure on both ends.
The controls are stiff, doesn't allow for d-pad for platforming sequences that should have it, there are problems with hit detection, which gets quite annoying at times. Laughable boss fights, QTEs, uninspired enviornments and no leveling system.
Combined with the failure in the use of multiple characters, with them being locked experiences and never really allowing yourself to invest in each character.
Let's just hope LoS2 turns out good.… Expand
Mar 5, 2013Plisskin seems like u plagiarized the ign review highly doubt u beat the game yet is it like the old ones no but it doesn't mean it's not good i only been playing for a hour and I'm enjoying the hell out of this game and if u dident like well use your own words to say it plisskin cause this game is a new take done well unlike your new metel revengence assuming your a metel gear fan boring!!!!
Mar 5, 2013I never quite liked the metroidvania games to begin with. Im not saying they're bad, but the so called hardcore castlevania fans must understand those games are niche, not of a wide appeal. That being said, Im a fan of the original nes-snes castlevanias and castlevania64, and I absolutely loved Lords of shadow. With that in mind, and taking into account how divisive the different castlevania games can be, I can say that to me, and I know Im not alone, this game is exactly what I was expecting, and what I was hoping for: a great 2.5D platformer, in the vein of LoS with elements of those old old school castlenvanias, prior SotN. Great game, but certainly not aimed at the metroidavnia fans, which I think, gives it a much wider appeal and I think that's what konami is going for). Not perfect, but definitely a great start for a new generation of portable castlenvanias.… Expand
Mar 6, 2013I have to say that I really like it a lot. It really is more like the older NES and SNES Castlevania games I grew up with, and that's not a bad thing at all. I see it as sort of a retro reboot of the series. I know some people wanted it to have more light RPG elements, but honestly, I'm having too much fun with what it is to complain about what it isn't.
Don't listen to the whiney Castlevania snobs whose expectations are impossible to please (unless of course you are one If you enjoyed fun, 2D action/adventure games on the NES and SNES back in the day you'll love this. Trust me.
Things I love about it:
- Killer orchestrated music
- Fast-paced action
- Beautiful, varied, and immersive level design
- Fun and rewarding combat system
- Sound effects are fantastic
- Excellent checkpoint system that prevents frustration
- Compelling storyline
- Handy note system (add markers on your map with a custom note, so when you get necessary upgrades you'll know where to go to access new areas/items)
- Solid voicework which gives life to the characters
If this game doesn't look appealing to you then it's probably not what you want. But at least download the demo and try it. If you like the demo I can assure the full game is even better.
Bottom line:
This is exactly what I've wanted on my 3DS for a long time. I wholeheartedly endorse it.… Expand
Mar 7, 2013This game is awesome, ist so sad that many give it low score because it isnt another Igavania clone. and WTF metacritic? your forget a lot of critic reviews, Nintendo Insider: 93 IGN:(Germany) 8,0 IGN: (Spain) 90 gamerfuzion: 8.8/10 GameInformer: 8.5/10 playturn: 7.5 Gamestrust: 85 CVG: 8.4 ntower: 9 /10 godisageek: 8/10 sfx.co.uk: 4/5 Zimbio: B- thegamershub: 4,5/5
huffingtonpost: 4/5
press-play: 4/5
tvballa: 4/5
MComputerandvideogames: 4/ 5
gadgetshow: 4/5
Giga: 80
Eurogamer: 7
kotaku: "Mof is fun in its own fashion"
multiplayer: 8.8
gamestats: 8.9
gamepro: 8,7
gamesvillage.it: 8 10
vgnetwork.it: 8.5 10
Biogamer Girl: 8/10
GamersGlobal: 8.5
gamingtruth 10/10… Expand
Mar 8, 2013This game is absolutely fantastic! Ignore the IGN review the guy clearly has issues. Try it for yourself you won't be disappointed. The graphics are amazing and combat is fab. Deserves better.
Mar 8, 2013Probe el demo y me encanto, ahora con el juego final en mis manos no cambio mi sentido hacia el juego, Mercury Steam el estudio español a venido haciendo las cosas de muy buena manera, Mirror of Fate, un juego como pocos con un gameplay a la altura, mas tirado al hack and slash (tipo gow) pero le sienta muy bien, la historia que tiene atrazs lo mejor sin duda, para los que jugamos el Lords of Shadow sabemos de que hablamos, unos gráficos muy bien echos, no son la gran cosa pero resaltan, Pruebenlo!!… Expand
Mar 9, 2013Great 3D effects and a nice job with the Castlevania's atmosphere. Everyone should play this game at least once in their lifetime. Has a decent gameplay (around 9 hours) but it did not bring the 20 hours gameplay that was promissed. But I still recommend.
Mar 12, 2013Looks and sounds beautiful! This game is underrated and considering the duo of resident evil games on the 3ds, this is the best game 3ds game for the mature gamer. I love the current run of castlevania.
Mar 12, 2013This title was very disappointing, despite carrying the Castlevania name. The music was almost non-existent, which is a shame because the series is known for its great tunes. Platforming in the game is atrocious and the game gladly lets you platform without throwing any enemies of note at you (a far cry from the careful platforming of the previous games.) You also take unnecessary fall damage if you fumble a jump. Combat, to be put quite simply, is repetitive. It takes multiple hits to fell a skeleton of all things. Likewise, there are points on the map where you can heal to full health. This would normally be fine, but this game isn't a full blown "Metroidvania" like SotN. Finally, boss fights. Absolutely horrible. Not only are there checkpoints in the middle of boss fights, there are QTEs--a mechanic that should have ended with Shenmue. QTEs also exist elsewhere in the castle and not in boss fights, and they're equally as asinine. Funny how this series has included the undead in every game is now reduced to a shambling corpse.… Expand
Apr 6, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG I totally agree! This game is AMAZING! The best 3DS game I've played so far and the best use of the 3D graphics. There's an amazing scene with an evil lesbian that lures Simon into her lair "come closer Simon" before kissing her girlfriend, which gives her the energy to create a force field. Nuts! I'm so surprised this game got a score in the low 70s.… Expand
May 24, 2013Maybe not as good as Castlevania games on DS (Dawn Of Sorrow, Order Of Eclesia) but I was expecting that it will never be the same again.
Mirror Of Fate is satisfying platformer with very nice graphics and cool music.
If you played Castlevania only on PS3 you won't have nothing to complain about.
Jun 16, 2013Other Castlevania games are fast paced and have uninterrupted gameplay and exiting music. that keeps me hooked for hours and hours. Now Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate.
Whenever i just get into the action LOADING...whenever i get ino the music LOADING... The LOADING screen has no LOADING...music and no LOADING...image it is just black. Whenever i take 3 enemies down LOADING... if the enemie takes me down LOADING... I walk 3 screens to the left LOADING...teleport LOADING... I die LOADING...and respawn at the very same spot. I cannot get into the groove when the game is always LOADING... step into the elevator LOADING...jump jump jump LOADING... fall fall fall LOADING... hack slash LOADING... start of bossfight LOADING...in the middle of bossfight LOADING...if i die in bossfight LOADING...and start right there again while boss has half health WHAT THE LOAD is going on?! well i dunno its LOADING... This could have been a realy good game if it wasn't for all the LOADING...… Expand
Jul 8, 2013While a great game, I would not call it a "must own". This is a game worth your time but not one of those games that should be cleaned, polished, and put on a golden stand. This game does deserve major consideration, whether you're a fan of the series or not (like me), this should get a chance. The metroidvania 2.5D platforming looks great with the 3d effect and the gameplay is adventurous and fun.The game definitely represent the "vania" part of metroidvania in good spirit. The cutscene animation, while I'm not a fan of how they spoke, was fine and dandy. In short, if there is no game out there you are particularly looking for, give this one a shot, odds are you like it… Expand
Feb 13, 2014If you looking for something kinda like a older castlevania experience with some new twists this game will not disappoint. My biggest gripe with the game is that it could be a little longer and I feel like it is lacking some of your more classic RPG elements. I'm hoping they make more castlevanias like this in the future as well as one in the standard castlevania format .
Aug 11, 2014Great graphics, great gameplay, good story. However, after finishing the game you are left with the feeling that the game could have been more. The game cries for a sequel with some minor improvements to the gameplay such as more complex leveling, items and a deeper magic system that could make it the greatest castlevania portable game since the GBA and DS ones.
May 22, 2013Mirror of Fate is a good game, but it can disappoint fans used to the Metroidvania formula.
Apr 24, 2013It feels like an odd mesh of classic Castlevania, Symphony of the Night, and Lords of Shadow, and like any jack of all trades, it masters none of these elements.
Apr 24, 2013Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate is a game that tries to take the best of both new and old Castlevania but ultimately comes up short all round.


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Whatever Haydn's misgivings, Beethoven's earliest masterpiece in his most characteristic key gradually became one of his most popular chamber works. The mysterious, 'pregnant' unison opening is, coincidentally or not, reminiscent of Mozart's piano concerto in the same key, K491 (still unpublished in 1795). But the music is profoundly Beethovenian in its abrupt, extreme contrasts, with violent rhetoric (the first page alone is peppered with sforzando accents) alternating with intense pathos and yearning lyricism. The famous heroic narratives of Beethoven's 'middle period' are already in view.
The exposition ranges restlessly across an exceptionally wide tonal spectrum – E flat minor in the stormy transition, then A flat minor and E flat minor, again, in the second of the two 'second subject' themes. There is a thrilling moment at the start of the development where the original pianissimo echo of the main theme a step higher now moves a semitone lower, spiriting the music to a strange new tonal region (C flat major, enharmonically spelt as B major). Typically of Beethoven, the quiet opening phrase is reinterpreted as a strenuous fortissimo at the start of the recapitulation. Then, in perhaps the most breathtaking stroke of all, the music slips into C major (with the cello taking the lead, itself unusual in 1795) and then to the 'Neapolitan' key of D flat for a new cantabile development of the main theme.
In a classical minor-keyed work, a slow movement in the major usually, though not invariably (think of Mozart's G minor symphony and string quintet), offers a measure of respite. Beethoven's slow movement, a set of variations in E flat on a characteristically plain, hymn-like theme, certainly lowers the tension. But there are plenty of inventive, authentically Beethovenian moments: the boisterous third variation, with its brusque sforzando accents and twanging string pizzicatos; the fourth, in E flat minor, with its plangent cello solo; or the coda, initiated by a rich chromatic reharmonization of the theme. Beethoven lifted the coda's final bars for the little C major Bagatelle, Op 119 No 2, probably composed much earlier than its opus number suggests.
The third movement, somewhere between a minuet and a scherzo, returns to the C minor world of the first movement, with its restless pathos, irregular phrase lengths and explosive dynamic contrasts. In the C major trio Beethoven has fun roughing up the cello's lilting Ländler tune with cussed offbeat accents. The Prestissimo finale (the tempo marking is typical of the young Beethoven's determination to be 'extreme') juxtaposes violence, suppressed agitation and, in the eloquent E flat major second theme, lyrical tenderness. In the recapitulation the second theme, enriched with a new cello counterpoint, turns from C major to C minor, with deeply pathetic effect. The astonishing coda, held down to pianissimo for virtually all of its eighty-seven bars, slips mysteriously to B minor and then moves, via C minor and F minor, to C major. But the ending is uneasy and equivocal, with minimal sense of resolution (the recent memory of F minor is too strong for that), let alone of major-keyed optimism.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
52 comments:
- Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com said...
You are gunna be such a good momma! cute pictures. I have to say I'm the opposite of you. My husband is from a large city and I'm a country girl.. I'll take my small town over his big city any day. I love coming home to my big yard and empty fields. Once you have kids though, your perspective will probably change on this. Enjoy the rest of your week girl!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:04 AM
- Michelle said...
yay for husbands with cute butts!! Mine has one too ;)
- March 7, 2012 at 6:06 AM
- Nessa @{Casa Braaflat} said...
i can tell you will make a great mommy someday. and God bless great friends. it's them that get us thru the tough times when our families are so far away.
- March 7, 2012 at 6:08 AM
- JMB said...
OH......MY....LANTA that looks soooooo GGGEEWD!! I want one of those waffley fat free thingies bahahaha. WE ARE SO BLESSED to be able to spoil our friends babies, aren't we? We can spoil them rotten and then just send them back hahaha
- March 7, 2012 at 6:09 AM
- meme-and-he said...
isn't she the cutest!! and I love that you talk about Eric's cute butt. I say that about dave all the time, and he gets SUPER embarrassed!!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:21 AM
- Shannon @ Bungalow960 said...
I tell Andy I like his butt all the time, so it's definitely not just you. Your pictures are so cute, I'm glad you got to de-stress and spend some time with your ladies.
- March 7, 2012 at 6:29 AM
- stephanie said...
what a cutie! and waffles and french fries? sounds like a tasty combo to me!!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:38 AM
- Cami said...
Aww what a lovely post :) Glad you had such a great time!
Waffle & a hole? Never heard of that before - but looks like strawberries & whipped cream...YUM!!! :)
- March 7, 2012 at 6:43 AM
- Alyx said...
You are so freakin' adorable. And husbands with cute butts just seem to make everything better. Am I right or am I right? Haha, guess I'm right!
Seriously, though - so glad you got to take a little trip to see your friends and family! I know you've sorta been having a rough time, and it sounds like that was just what you needed!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:52 AM
- Alyx said...
Also... i am disregarding that extremely delicious-looking food because of how jealous i am. that is all.
- March 7, 2012 at 6:52 AM
- eas said...
Glad you had fun on your little getaway. Such a sweet picture of her with ice cream!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:02 AM
- Karm said...
haha if you want to share info, you share all you want lady!! (:
Sounds like a fuuuuun weekend. Awe. I miss friends too, I just don't really know if I have any left haha
So the boys and I will be in Vegas in 2 weeks. Is that close to you? Or are you waaaaay up in Utah?
- March 7, 2012 at 7:04 AM
- Steph@ Living The Young Life said...
aw looks like you all had a blast!!!! that waffle things look like it needs to be in my BELLY!!!!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:19 AM
- Jes said...
waffles make everything better.
xx jes
- March 7, 2012 at 7:20 AM
- Courtney said...
What is that waffle place called? YUM!!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:26 AM
- Valerie Griffin said...
great pics!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- That Girl said...
I'm not a city girl myself, but I totally get how hard it is to move away!
- March 7, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- Erin said...
Where's the cute butt pictures?!?!? Super dissapointed ;) Kidding kidding
- March 7, 2012 at 8:11 AM
- My Journey With Candida said...
LOL.... cute post. I am happy for you that Eric has a cute butt!
Moving away can be so lonely. When I was young and first married, we moved from a small bohunk town to NYC..... for me that was VERY SCARY...
Now I am older and live in a small town and love every minute of it.
- March 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM
- Emily said...
I live in SLC but I've never been to that waffle place. Where is it?
- March 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM
- Carlie said...
hahaha Hey your future posterity needs to know their dad, grandpa, etc. had a cute butt! =)
I'm glad you had a good time up in SLC!
- March 7, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Amanda said...
Cute butt loving is always a good way to pull a reader into a post. I'm glad you had some much needed girl time to give you a little pick me up. Sometimes, even 5 minutes, can make a huge difference :) Hope you're having a wonderful hump day so far!
- March 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM
- Shea D. said...
Is that a waffle from BRUGES???? Holy crap. I love that tiny place!!!!
- March 7, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Melanie said...
Holy crapoly! Court... can I call you Court?) Yah...?! YAY! I've always wanted a friend named Courtney, cause I LOVE Court for short. Sorry totally off subject.) Ok... Holy Crapoly! You always have the yummiest food in your hand, & you look like a skinny-doo like you do?! Do you actually eat the fod? lol) Court you are going to be the BEST mama, I can see why every kiddo would just adore you. I am so looking forward to your cute bum & Eric's cute bum starting a cute bummed fam! XOXO friend!
- March 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Aw girl I'm glad you got to go see your friends again. And just remember that it may take time, but you will adjust and you will slowly but surely find things you love about our new place. Praying for you girl!
- March 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- Erin @ Currently Coveting said...
There is nothin' cuter than a woman who thinks her hubs is hot! Love it haha, and your niece is quite possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen with that little ice cream cone, precious!
- March 7, 2012 at 11:17 AM
- Ashley said...
Oh how I wish my friends lived closer! I had a friend from Denver visit Disney World recently but I couldn't get away from work to see her while they were here.... sad!
Isn't it a major blessing having a husband who loves his job and works hard to support his family?! I definitely miss living near a big city too girl. Looks like you had a wonderful visit with friends though. (:
- March 7, 2012 at 12:18 PM
- :: ashley :: said...
that looks delish! and how fun to have some girl time!
- March 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM
- kyna... said...
EEK Courtney! I am sooooo glad you got to spend some time with your friends and their kiddos! I am sure those quick little visits mean the world to you! Keep smiling my friend. That small town will feel like home soon enough. I promise! xoxo
♥ Kyna
- March 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM
- Bree said...
Hahaha I loved this post about Eric's cute butt! :) I'm glad you got a trip up north to make you smile!
- March 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM
- Holly said...
LOL at all the mentions of the cute butt! Does Eric read this blog!? :P
Also, the waffle and fries look amazing!
- March 7, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Natalie Kay said...
Ahh, fun!! I keep thinking that I would be BFF's with you girls too if I didn't have to work full-time. Boo!
- March 7, 2012 at 6:23 PM
- Denise said...
Ah so fun! I wish I was within a couple hours from all my friends back home! You lucky duck.
- March 7, 2012 at 7:07 PM
- memory said...
Aw! So glad to see that things are looking up and you're enjoying yourself :) And I don't think you're holding your head weird!!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my dear journal post, Courtney. You always have the best stories to share too and I would LOVE for you to come play!! :)
- March 7, 2012 at 7:27 PM
- Bon Bon said...
YOU are blessed:-) wherever you are! especially with good friends close by, waffles, and cute butts! xoxo
- March 7, 2012 at 10:51 PM
- Amanda said...
you are just so darn cute!! and i have a funny head tilt a lot of times too haha!it looks like you had a lot of fun!!
- March 8, 2012 at 4:35 AM
- Amy Powell said...
I love taking the opportunity to see family and just enjoy myself! Looks like you had a great time!
- March 8, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- Lauren said...
You are so cute Courtney!! What a great hubby you have! :)
Love the pictures!
- March 8, 2012 at 10:27 AM
- Alex and Andrew Sorensen said...
okay I must know where is this waffle place in SLC??? I am now making sure we go there!
- March 8, 2012 at 11:58 AM
- Mr. Taylor and his Lady said...
oh gosh, the gateway mall is definitely amazing. and that food looks dreamy!!!
and hubby's have cute butts is the best ;)
xo TJ
- March 8, 2012 at 2:42 PM
- Rach @ This Italian Family said...
Aww I love that your friends' kiddos love you so much. That's precious. :) And I'm so glad that you have been adjusting well! You have such a supportive group for that. :)
- March 8, 2012 at 8:13 PM
- Megan said...
Awwww, these pictures are so precious and show how loved you are!! I'm glad you had a little "getaway" time!!
- March 8, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Krista Lynn said...
I think I might start daydreaming about that food just by looking at the picture! Yum yum YUM!
- March 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- Haley K said...
how great that you were able to get a quick trip to the beehive state :) and that you enjoyed such a fun time with friends!
waffles...mmmm! gets me excited for my little guy's 2nd birthday party we're having on Saturday...it's a pj party and we'll be having a waffle bar :) so excited! :)
and *cheers* to sweet husbands with cute butts! heehee ;)
- March 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM
- Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...
Sweet Eric and his cute butt is soo good to you. :) You definitely deserve to slip away and enjoy time with your friends and family...it's a good way to recharge your batteries every now and then. ;) Hope the change is getting easier for you every day. I've been thinking about you a lot! Have a happy weekend! xoxo
- March 9, 2012 at 8:18 AM
- EverythingPrettyGirls said...
Definitely not TMI! haha... love your blog, and happy that you have such amazing friends!
xo everything-pretty.com
- March 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- lushdeez said...
weird head position or not you are still so cute!! I'm not a small town person either even though I live in one haha. one day I will move to a big city. hope you have a wonderful day! :)
- March 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM
- oomph. said...
hang in there...i know you'll do just fine!! glad you got to get back and visit, though :)
have a great weekend!
- March 9, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- Chess said...
Thanks for following my blog! What is this waffle and fries place in SLC? I'll be there next weekend for a race, and would maybe like to try it afterwards!
- March 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM
- Tedi Palmer said...
Yes what is this said "hole in the wall" place in SLC? and how come I didn't get an invite! JK! I'm too busy! :)
- March 13, 2012 at 6:13 AM
- Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...
I've never heard of the restaurant but it sounds good! Glad you had a fun day!
- March 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...
I've never heard of the restaurant but it sounds good! Glad you had a fun day!
- March 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM


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Had a bit of an odd nights sleep. The courtyard outside my window at the hotel is covered with vines - five or six floors high - which are home to countless sparrows. I love sparrows, but let me tell you, when they kicked off with the dawn chorus it sounded like white noise over Joe OHerlihys P.A. I got up to close the windows then dozed off again. I dreamed, maybe, that I was wondering if it was time to get up so looked at my travel alarm clock on the night stand which read 9am. Then I was lying on my back staring at the ceiling in the half-light completely unable to determine whether the looking-at-the-clock episode had really happened and it was therefore 9am, or whether I had only dreamed that I had looked and therefore it could be any time at all. ('Time zone indeterminate'.)
On waking again (or perhaps waking for the first time) I met some friends for breakfast at La Duree on Rue Royale, which is the most perfectly preserved patisserie you could ever hope to find.
From there to the gig where all seemed to be running as it should. I had a lot of guests to organize, which was a bit of an operation due to heightened security measures after the London bombing. Even under normal circumstances, on a tour like this its almost impossible to contemplate organising anyone elses life in terms of when to show up, where to meet, and so on. On the other hand though its always great to see people and have them see the show, but I always feel its a little like prison visiting - you meet your nearest and dearest in this rather strange, slightly awkward, high security situation then are only able to talk for a little while before getting dragged off again.
Great show though. At the end of Running to Standstill the crowd on the stadium floor took part in their own Polish-style spontaneous audience participation moment. A large portion of the audience near the stage held up white balloons, which turned the floor into a very eerie looking sea of white spheres. It was a perfectly still and very emotional moment, though I laughed because I could see what was inevitably going to follow it. As the band crashed into Pride, all the balloons were thrown up into the air and were batted about all over the place, turning the stadium into a gigantic Chuckee Cheese childrens party. Well its a celebration of sorts. We absolutely loved the fact that another city had produced its own audience participation spot. God bless the Internet. I wonder if we are going to get into a situation where cities start attempting to outdo each other? Go for it, I say - create your own audience tribute. How about throwing bundles of large denomination bank notes at the mix position? Just a suggestion
After the show I headed for the 'F&F' (Friends and Family room) into which my guests had managed to blag their way. Also present were Hamish, Allen & Ned, my video shoot colleagues and a host of other good folks. The mood was very up and we made the most of it. I dont think we got out of there till 3am and then back at the hotel there was yet another gathering in the bar. Ill be taking sparrow-sound-proofing precautions tonight, thats for sure.
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