Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate (Nintendo 3DS)

The side-scrolling portable sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow tries to combine classic side-scrolling Castlevania gameplay with the God of War-like action of Lords of Shadow, but it just doesn't come together.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - M 1

Product details

  • Chained by Fate. Cursed by Blood. Revealed by Destiny
  • Join the famed Belmont Clan as they seek Dracula's ultimate destruction
  • Intense whip combat and platforming. Epic adventures with deep exploration of Dracula's castle

PROS

+ Impressive graphics.
+ Explores interesting ideas.

CONS

- Mish-mash of elements feel uneven.
- God of War-style combat doesn't translate well to 2D.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 05, 2013
The side-scrolling portable sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow tries to combine classic side-scrolling Castlevania gameplay with the God of War-like action of Lords of Shadow, but it just doesn't come together.
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