The Castlevania Mirror of Fate demo....

The game play is more like a 2-D version of God of War than a traditional Castlevania game, at least it seems that way to me. I had to turn the 3D slider all the way down too...way too much ghosting. But still seems like a solid game though. Did the demo change anyones mind about getting the game?

thanks for posting this. i had no clue about the game but i will download the demo.

I only play IGAvanias. 

I hate the God of War series. 

you can't even hit the candles or lamps in the game. Now is that castlevania? for me it sucked. I would have bought the game but I played the demo and I think im gonna PASSSSS!!!.

Combat and platforming just seems clunky like (which is not really good with the god of war like combat) and with the demo running poorly most of the time, it really turned me off. I wasn't expecting much and yet I still disappointed mostly that it wasn't running well.

I thought it was excellent.

It's gone straight onto my must-have list.  There's really nothing else like it on 3DS.

I don't have a history with Castlevania, so I can't really judge how it rates against previous games, but it definitely seems like fun, and that's good enough for me.  The design and the graphics are first-rate.  It's one of the best-looking games on the console. 

I'm not that big of a Castlevania fan. I find the game appealing, I like the mechanics (I'm all for 2D GoW), it looks good but the performance is bad. It could look a bit worse if it only ran better, use more 2D backgrounds or something. It's not fun to play at this state.

Reviews are already out and they're pretty much all over the place. IGN gave it a 4.7, while EuroGamer and Edge gave it a 7. GameInformer gave it an 8.5 and ONM gave it a 92. Personally, I really disliked the demo.Haziqonfire

I found it unique and fun. idk why you guys hate fun tho lol?!?!?! and also biggest game tto download being 11k blocks lol oi.

ya after downloading this game sucks with 3d. it is totally ghosting. videos are great in 3d near perfect but not the actuall gameplay ugh. total ghosting and thats a 3d feature that shouldnt be there. im sorry for my comments before but do not buy unless you dont need 3d but only in videos. lol. ugh im sory this game is terribad. gameplay is fun tho to me like on boss fights and regulars. idk. but the ghosting is bad mmmkay.

I found it unique and fun. idk why you guys hate fun tho lol?!?!?! 

Woe2spread

We don't hate fun. The thing is that this game is not fun. 

Know what would have been fun? IGAvania Metroidvania, that's what would have been fun. I don't find God of War to be fun, at all. 

I'm really enjoying the game. Some great combat and a decent bit of exploration via backtracking. Pretty damn linear but platforming feels pretty good and fun. Framerate is meh but acceptable.

I'm really enjoying the game. Some great combat and a decent bit of exploration via backtracking. Pretty damn linear but platforming feels pretty good and fun. Framerate is meh but acceptable.

OreoMilkshake

Developers need to get their **** together, facts straight and priorities in order. If your engine can't handle nice graphics without considerable slowdown, change the engine, don't bother at all, or make a slower paced game that doesn't need precision. Like chess.

Edit: Look at DKC Returns, looks great AND runs great. It doesn't seem to use normal maps or any other fancy texturing techniques, but at least it runs great.

I didn't play the demo but I watched YouTube videos of the gameplay, looks fine to me at least, seems like everyone with an opinion is pretty invested in the series so I'm wondering if someone like me who hasn't played a Castlevania game since the original NES game would like it or not? Is it really as bad as some people let on, or was it just disappointing for longtime fans?lamprey263

Seems like it is up and down for reviewers and gamers. I'm not a longtime fan, only having played Lords of Shadow and Symphony of the Night (played this one last year) but I was disappointed in the demo. I've listed my reasons for disliking it plenty so I won't waste time again, but I'd recommend checking out the demo. 

IGN gave it a 4.7Haziqonfire

Although I was disappointed with the demo, I don't think I'll dislike it that much. :shock:

I didn't play the demo but I watched YouTube videos of the gameplay, looks fine to me at least, seems like everyone with an opinion is pretty invested in the series so I'm wondering if someone like me who hasn't played a Castlevania game since the original NES game would like it or not? Is it really as bad as some people let on, or was it just disappointing for longtime fans?lamprey263

As for Mirror of Fate, I thought the demo was pretty bad. I don't like the way the character moves and jumps. Feels floaty and clunky. I liked the original Lords of Shadow, but I'd much prefer a Metroidvania style game.

I'm actually enjoying the game. It's a throwback to the NES Castlevanias.

While I would say that there may not be anything outstanding about it (so far, at least, I haven't played much), there also aren't any huge flaws. It's a solid action/platformer - again, just like the NES (and even SNES) games. And while it definitely doesn't run at 60fps, I haven't seen any framerate issues. It's been solid at whatever fps it is. It certainly hasn't detracted from the game. And framerate issues are one of my biggest complaints, so I'd definitely complain about it if I saw it (again, maybe in later parts of the game it may show up).

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]IGN gave it a 4.7ANIMEguy10034

Although I was disappointed with the demo, I don't think I'll dislike it that much. :shock:

it wasn't overly bad but i disliked on how weak Trevor's attacks seemed or how much life normal enemies have, the 3d looked nice but it really isn't as big of a impact as some games, i'll get the game at discount price but i don't think its worth 40$.elbert_b_23

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]IGN gave it a 4.7ANIMEguy10034

Although I was disappointed with the demo, I don't think I'll dislike it that much. :shock:

you can't even hit the candles or lamps in the game. Now is that castlevania? foxfacer2d2

Look at the beginning of Aria of Sorrow compared to what you get in the Mirror of Fate demo. Quick movement, snappy combat, multiple paths in the first corridor, awesome music.... That's the stuff that makes 2D Castlevania fun to me, and Mirror of Fate had NONE of that in the demo.

I was moderately hopeful for the game, but the demo completely turned me off from it. I'm sure there's a game there that people can like, but it's not what I'm looking for.

My biggest issue with the demo was the frame rate. The actual combat was acually pretty fun. I also disliked he QTEs, but if I can look past them in Bayonetta, then I can for this game, as long as the other aspects of the game can bring enjoyment.

I'm thinking I'll probably buy this game a some point.

Oh, and to the "2d God of War" detractors: it's about damn time. Castlevania has always been 'Whip forward. Whip forward. Whip forward.' It's taken entirely too long for combat to evolve in the Castlevania series.El_Zo1212o

Agreed I think people are complaining way too much about something that would just be inexcusable for this decade.  The game should not have had quicktime events though.

[QUOTE="El_Zo1212o"]Oh, and to the "2d God of War" detractors: it's about damn time. Castlevania has always been 'Whip forward. Whip forward. Whip forward.' It's taken entirely too long for combat to evolve in the Castlevania series.Sora278

Agreed I think people are complaining way too much about something that would just be inexcusable for this decade.  The game should not have had quicktime events though.

No Metrovania, no buy.funsohng

[QUOTE="Sora278"]

[QUOTE="El_Zo1212o"]Oh, and to the "2d God of War" detractors: it's about damn time. Castlevania has always been 'Whip forward. Whip forward. Whip forward.' It's taken entirely too long for combat to evolve in the Castlevania series.El_Zo1212o

Agreed I think people are complaining way too much about something that would just be inexcusable for this decade.  The game should not have had quicktime events though.

IDK what where reviewers thinking. Best Castlevania game since SOTN.

[QUOTE="El_Zo1212o"]Oh, and to the "2d God of War" detractors: it's about damn time. Castlevania has always been 'Whip forward. Whip forward. Whip forward.' It's taken entirely too long for combat to evolve in the Castlevania series.Sora278

Agreed I think people are complaining way too much about something that would just be inexcusable for this decade.  The game should not have had quicktime events though.