![]() Indeed, this game is barely an ode to its namesake, so it may surprise you that it's a very good, very rewarding game. ![]() Castlevania nerds will notice little odes apart from that (for instance, a Castlevania II: Simon's Quest fan will note that one of the stages in chapter five is called Veros Woods, a destination from that game), but it's important that you go into this experience expecting something fresh, that doesn't tie itself to Castlevania games of the past. It's true that the main character is a Belmont - Gabriel - but that's about as far as the overt connections go. Lords of Shadow isn't a canon Castlevania game, meaning that the story, events and characters have no ties to the Castlevania timeline. Well, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a game that goes in a decidedly different direction, and the results it produces are, in a word, excellent. It's not to say that Castlevania hasn't jumped into 3D with Castlevania before, but it is to say that their several attempts, from Castlevania 64 onwards, provided for some subpar experiences that left a bad taste in the mouth of critics and the gaming masses alike. Welcome to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Konami's much-anticipated foray into the 3D realm with one of their most famous franchises. The Fundamentals Advanced Tactics Ten Tips
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