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Review: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Any franchise that’s as old as Castlevania has tried to reboot, re-imagine, or reinvigorate itself in one-way or another. Technology, story telling, and game tastes have all been a factor in changing the way a modern game is made. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is in no way an exception to this rule, and the ‘Take what works today” mentality is clearly evident in this new reboot by Mecurysteam and Kojima Productions. Borrowing gameplay mechanics from other popular franchises might not make Castlevania: LoS a unique game, but blending those mechanics with a myriad of other interesting elements does make it a fun and worthwhile experience.

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