Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

[6souls]

Soundtrack behind-the-scenes

As Konami Digital Entertainment gears up for the launch of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on February 25, the publisher has released a special video showcasing the recording of the game's orchestral soundtrack at the iconic Abbey Road studios in London.

The new footage captures Dave Cox, Producer of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and Studio Head of European Production for Konami Digital Entertainment B.V., as he oversees the production of the game's soundtrack alongside composer Oscar Araujo. The acclaimed Araujo returns to the series following the stunning reception to his Lords of Shadow score, and has produced an epic soundtrack for the new game.

Dave Cox details how he was introduced to Oscar, and how the talented Spaniard has worked closely with the game to produce a musical 'heart' that is a fitting conclusion to the critically acclaimed series. The video also features exclusive footage taken from the recording, while Araujo himself details the methodology he uses in the creation of the game's soundtrack.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 soundtrack features the largest orchestra ever used in the production of a video game, and spanned several weeks of recording. Araujo's soundtrack has been designed to showcase the conflict Dracula feels, and the composer details why Abbey Road was important to the soundtrack for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms.

[Qalbert]

lol review scores etc, but apparently GI gave it 6/10

[6souls]

Konami Digital Entertainment has revealed the first in a new series of videos, highlighting the innovative new weaponry and abilities available in the upcoming Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

With the conclusion to the ‘Lords of Shadow’ series releasing on February 25th, the publisher has issued the first video detailing key armaments within the new game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 introduces an improved combat system, with Dracula earning a series of powerful weapons and abilities as he progresses through the game.

Central to this new format is the Void Sword, a mystical weapon with incredible restorative properties. The Void Sword is the focus of this first trailer, and the weapon itself is found early on in the game. Once obtained, the Void Sword allows Dracula to add his enemies’ health to his own with every strike. It is a hugely effective weapon, and becomes a focal point of the vampire’s arsenal.

The new 50-second trailer shows the sword in full flow, against multiple foes and the game’s larger adversaries. Stay tuned for more gameplay updates in the lead up to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2’s release.

[Tajin]

Long fight

[6souls]

PC Gameplay

[Qalbert]

the "controversial rape scene" can be seen starting at about 3:25 in this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...IIDjV1zI#t=207
yeah... there's no implied sexual assault, doesn't even have that sexual overtone that a lot of vampire stuff has, pretty ridiculous thing to get butthurt over
certainly not how this makes it sound

"Sexualized imagery is nothing new in vampire fiction, but this scene is kind of stunning for how blatant it is with its allusions to rape. It's a scene that forcibly reminds me of the boxart from RapeLay"

[Tajin]

Tomb raider lords of rape?

[6souls]

[arus2001]

the "controversial rape scene" can be seen starting at about 3:25 in this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...IIDjV1zI#t=207
yeah... there's no implied sexual assault, doesn't even have that sexual overtone that a lot of vampire stuff has, pretty ridiculous thing to get butthurt over
certainly not how this makes it sound

Yeah, I'm just seeing a fade to black murder of a kid. The fuck is the rape shit coming from?

[Qalbert]

the full rant about it is here http://www.usgamer.net/articles/yes-...uncomfortable-
but yeah, I just don't get it, the scene is pretty dumb imo, seems like it's trying too hard to be edgy or deep or something, but it doesn't seem sexualized in the slightest

[Tajin]

Lord Dracula gives no fucks about innocent pixel souls

[6souls]

First 30 minutes

[6souls]

[-Zer0-]

Ugh, my brobox was stolen last week...was so excited and ready for this. Gonna be stalking around like Lord Dracul and playing through you guys.

[Qalbert]

damn dude, that blows

[Takiwaki]

http://www.twitch.tv/konami

Live atm

[6souls]

IGN 6.5/10 - Gamespot 7/10 - Edge 4/10 - Polygon 5/10 - Game Informer 6/10 - Eurogamer 5/10

GamesTM 5/10 - Joystiq 4/5 - CVG 8/10 - Videogamer 6/10 - Gamereactor 8/10 - NowGamer 4/10

Play UK 81/100 - OXM 8/10 - Strategy Informer 7.5/10 - Digital Spy 3/5 - EGM 7/10 - Hardcore Gamer 2/5

Puhs Square 7/10 - Game Revolution 3/5 - XONE Magazine 8/10 - PSU 9/10 - Xbox Players 8.3/10 - BT Games 3/5

Inside Gaming 7.5/10 - Gamesided 8/10 - Expansive DLC 6/10 - Metro 4/10 - NGB 7/10 - The Gamers Pad 7/10

[Odesseiron]

This is gonna be one of those games that you either love or hate, and there will be so many varying opinions.

[Cichy]

Played it couple hours so far and no complain about combat, did not get too far in the story so no opinion yet. First game dint get great scores either

[Krazy]

My only complaint so far is that Amazon hasn't sent me my pre-order code.