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Oct 25, 2013

84%
Very Positive
2,707 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

Developer: MercurySteam

Publisher: Konami, Konami Digital Entertainment

Oct 25, 2013

Visual
  • 2.5D
  • side scroll
Structure
  • ability gated
  • interconnected map
  • Semi-Linear
Combat
  • combo combat
Features
  • boss rush
  • multiple characters
Themes
  • fantasy
  • gore
  • gothic
Sub-Genre
  • MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

Where to play

    • Windows
    • Steam Deck Verified
  • PlayStation
    • PS3
  • Xbox

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