Underplayed Gems

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Limited Edition (2010)

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Limited Edition cover
Developer
MercurySteam
Publisher
Konami
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Main story
about 15 hours
Completionist
about 30 hours

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How it feels

A gothic, whip-wielding action-adventure built around brutal combos and dark, brooding atmosphere.

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About

Lords of Shadow is a third-person action-adventure game in which the player controls the main character, Gabriel Belmont. The combat involves a retractable chain whip called the Combat Cross. The player can perform up to forty unlock-able combos with it. The commands consist of direct attacks for dealing damage to single enemies, and weak area attacks when surrounded by them. It is also capable of interactions with secondary weapons, such as knives, holy water and other items which can be upgraded. In addition, the Combat Cross's melee skills can be combined with the Light and Shadow magic system, which are spells aimed at defense and aggression, respectively. The whip is upgrade-able and can also be used to guard against an opponent's attack.

Screenshots

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