Underplayed Gems

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (2014)

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 cover
Developer
MercurySteam
Publisher
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6,428 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing as a weakened Dracula reclaiming his powers through brutal, atmospheric battles in a dark fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the combat and story, but consistently complain about forced stealth sections and a modern setting that feels out of place. Performance bugs and a lack of a third entry frustrate many.

Screenshots

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