Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate offers Castlevania fans a first for the series in utilizing stereographic 3D. Initially set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel’s descendants. Gamers will battle various monsters using three different characters throughout multiple eras to shed light on the truth behind this epic story.
Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel Belmont’s descendants, Simon and Trevor Belmont, as they battle their own destiny only to discover their true, shocking fate. Trevor Belmont, a knight of the Brotherhood of Light, sets out to avenge the death of his mother by his father, who has returned from years of exile to take up residence in a mysterious castle. What was once Gabriel Belmont now stands Dracula, a powerful vampire. Dracula has declared war upon the Brotherhood and thus the scene is set for a cataclysmic showdown between father and son!
Gameplay and Graphics
Gamers can look forward to an excellent action game to add to their 3DS library. Players will bravely fight their way through Dracula’s castle and the visuals are some of the best yet seen on the 3DS. Mirror of Fate is artistically detailed in a fitting dark gothic design and the 3D immersion helps pull players into this world even further. Mercury Steam has also delivered solid and responsive controls that make slaying the demon hordes a smooth, precise and enjoyable process. It’s a fantastic platformer with a nice mix of exploration and good ole fashion action. This is a winning combination which Mirror of Fate utilizes throughout the campaign.
Combat and Puzzles
Each character possesses different abilities. Gamers will still though ultimately fall back to their trusty whip to deal out the majority of punishment within the game. It will also grant players special abilities later on such as the ability to grapple across ledges or rappel down cliffs to access new map areas. Secondary weapons are available but are not as effective as the legendary whip. You’ll quickly learn how to effectively block, parry and evade. These three abilities are key to surviving what awaits in the shadows.
The game implements environmental puzzles throughout the venture although they are quite straight forward and easy to figure out. The puzzles do however pace the game well between moments of action and exploration. Mirror of Fate allows players to level up their character’s skill set and acquire new attack combos. The combos are easy to execute and the solid controls make them that much more effective against your enemies. Learning these attacks along side developing your defensive skills will make players an unstoppable force.
Key Features:
• Discover the history of your bloodline – Play as multiple characters throughout history, as you battle your ancestor Dracula, each time learning more about your history and why the Belmont clan must atone for the sins of their forebear. Dare you tempt fate?
• Choose your character – Multiple characters to enjoy, each with unique abilities and skills across different eras. Take control of the legendary Trevor and Simon Belmont and more, as you battle Dracula and his evil minions.
• Share new abilities through your lineage – Pass onto your descendants your newfound abilities in each era and discover the true destiny of the Belmont’s. Featuring a huge array of combo’s and a deep strategic combat system, this Castlevania is an exciting action game with tons of depth.
• Battle massive bosses – Experience titan fights in full 3D, climb, traverse and overcome huge bosses. Use your secondary weapons and magical abilities to take down these awesome foes.
• Features unrivaled Nintendo 3DS Visuals – Experience super high resolution and detailed 3D polygon graphics with side scrolling areas and full 3D sections combined.
• Utilize Focus & Magic – Use magic to turn the tide of battle! Kill enemies to gain experience and buy new combos and abilities using your travel book. Play well and you will be rewarded.
Final Thoughts
Mirror of Fate is simply a fantastic 2D venture with a 3D twist that puts a unique spin on the story telling side of the Castlevania series. Its visuals are some of the best yet on the portable system showing some impressively detailed environments and cut scenes. The responsive controls needed for a successful platformer are firmly in place while the game is paced well between moments of action, exploration and puzzle solving. Boss battles provide a nice challenge for veterans especially when playing on a higher difficulty but the game is also accessible for newcomers when played on easy. All in all, Mirror of Fate offers a thrilling venture for 3DS owners and will delight fans of this beloved series.
Review Rating: 8.5/10
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Developer: Mercury Steam
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™
Genre: Action Adventure
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