Whereas Castlevania is predominantly known as a 2D old-school action platformer, CLOS is in the God of War mould, complete with fixed camera, multiple button combo attacks, magic, puzzles and a little bit of platforming. Each character is surprisingly well developed, and one early twist had a real impact despite the character in question only being around for a few hours prior. Several secondary cast members are introduced throughout the adventure, including mentor Zobek and man of the forest, Pan. With his wife falling at the hands of these evil creatures, his desire to rid them from the land is even greater, and a mysterious mask seems to hold the key to resurrecting the dead. An evil group known as the Lords of Shadow is behind all this, and it’s up to Gabriel to save the world. This knightly group protect the innocent from supernatural and undead creatures, roaming the land after the connection between the Earth and the Heavens was severed. Despite being a relative unknown, developer Mercury Steam has outdone itself here, crafting a rip-roaring adventure that delights from start to finish.Ĭastlevania: Lords of Shadow (or CLOS as it will now be known) casts you as Gabriel Belmont, a member of the Brotherhood of Light. That, in a few words, is Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, the most epic hack ‘n’ slash adventure I’ve ever played, packed with the kind of dark fantasy that video games are perfect for. I want trolls, chupacabras, golems, massive titans, werewolves, vampires, undead freaks, fairies, mystical lands, gorgeous scenery, magic and over-the-top action. I’m all for a bit of realism in games, but from time to time I want fantasy.
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