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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 • 2014

Should you play it?

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

What works

  • Refined and fluid combat system
  • Open world exploration with secrets
  • Strong gothic fantasy atmosphere
  • Engaging story and voice acting
  • Good graphics and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Forced stealth sections disliked by many
  • Some story pacing and ending issues
  • Repetitive enemy types in modern areas
  • Limited character customization
  • Backtracking can be tedious

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

  • ELDERBORN

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

  • Somber Echoes

  • Darksiders Warmastered Edition

More expressive

Games that feels like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 but with more self-expression and customization

  • Stellar Blade™

  • Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

  • Bayonetta

  • Lies of P

  • Bleak Faith: Forsaken

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026