Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Game
Game2014
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Developer MercurySteam
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a 2014 action-adventure game developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami. It is a sequel to the 2010 title Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, which served as a reboot of the Castlevania franchise. The game was released late February 2014 in both North America and Europe and in March 2014 in Australia. Lords of Shadow 2 was released on September 4, 2014, in Japan. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2,193 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
72
Fresh
128 positive · 50 negative
95% range 65–78%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 455 | 114 | 1320 |
| Steam reviews | 128 | 50 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 16 | 1 | 66 |
| Lemmy * | 3 | 0 | 40 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,820 of 2,305 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
73% recommend · 124 yes, 47 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 171 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (5,542 of 6,538 positive).
Players are divided on Lords of Shadow 2, with many praising its combat and atmosphere while criticizing its stealth sections. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find it a flawed masterpiece that improves on the first game in several ways. [4][3][5] Others consider it a disappointing sequel that fails to capture the magic of its predecessor. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
This game was a serious step down from the impressive foray into Castlevania of the original game. The game itself isn't terrible and the same hack and slash combat that made the first Lords of Shadow enjoyable exists here and may even have arguably been improved. The visuals remain impressive in places and the sound is decent but the design and story choices are baffling. The content verges on parody in places and …
- [1]
I have a lot to say about this game. This game is hated upon Castlevania fans. The major reason for it are because of the stealth section. While i agree they mess up the pacing of the game.. Are not that bad nor that difficult to deal with. I actually think this game is very rich lore-wise and content wise considering. This take place after Mirror Of Fate which the events are explained again at the beginning of the …
- [2]
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an underrated gem that aged far better than its reputation. This is not classic Castlevania it’s a dark, cinematic action game about a weakened Dracula reclaiming his power. The tone is melancholic and mature, and it works. The gothic castle sections are excellent, full of atmosphere, strong art direction, and an unforgettable soundtrack. Combat is deeper than many reviews claim, …
- [3]
Lords of Shadow 2 is a massive improvement over the first game in almost every regard. The combat feels better, the environments are more interesting, and the game generally does a much better job of keeping things varied. I also really appreciate how completely insane the story and set pieces can get. It constantly throws increasingly ridiculous situations at you, and while it can be a bit much, I found that side …
- [4]
This is a Flawed Masterpiece of the Action genre The game improves in many aspects from its predecessor while other mechanics seem to have been abbandoned or downgraded, I personally love the direction of the light/Dark magic system evolving into the magic Sword and gountlets and much more importantly they fixed the camera. The game now is much more fast paced because they removed most of the puzzles and travessing …
Summarised from 34 of the 504 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
73% of the 171 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: stealth sections are poorly designed and break pacing. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received generally mixed reception from critics, review aggregation website Metacritic scored the game 58/100, 63/100 and 70/100 across the three platforms. Play was full of praise for the combat, describing it as "simply awesome" and "[an] impressive, flowing combat system". Play commented how the skill progression system forced players to vary their attacks, a mechanic that GameSpot felt "delays your effectiveness in battle somewhat", but "[opened] the game up to different types of combat strategies." The bosses in the game drew particular attention from multiple reviews; GameSpot described these "grotesque monstrosities" as "bringing to mind some of the best designs from film…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 2,193 · most liked firstCaptain N: The Game Master but with the “original” designs #Nintendo #artwork #Megaman #Castlevania #Metroid
neutral · AI labelView post →Every Castlevania game is about going into a room and there’s just some asshole.
neutral · AI labelView post →Yup, we're working on a new Castlevania game. Thanks to KONAMI, & with Motion Twin's friendly advice, the franchise will be going back to its roots with what we hope to be the best whip traversal & combat ever seen in a 2D action-adventure game! Noooo pressure... www.konami.com/games/castle...
neutral · AI labelView post →have you seen how he looks in that game he's built like a brick shithouse #castlevania
neutral · AI labelView post →They should make a Castlevania game about Todd Belmont who never quite got it together and works at Kroger’s
neutral · AI labelView post →Vampire Survivors is a game I’ve always wanted to play but scared it would ruin my life. Now I see they added Castlevania stuff 👀👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Still love this Mathias I painted years ago 🖤 Can’t believe Castlevania is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Need to find time to draw more from this beautiful game ;v;❣️
neutral · AI labelView post →This is WWII indie metroidvania game, WOLFHOUND, a pixel art Sci-Fi fusion of Wolfenstein and Castlevania! Coming to PC & Consoles: store.steampowered.com/app/1205660/... by indie dev @bitkidgames.com #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Alucard from #castlevania #Sotn Old idea I had in mind since I best the game last year!
neutral · AI labelView post →Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo releasing on October 1st (save data from the demo can be transferred to the full game) www.konami.com/games/castle...
neutral · AI labelView post →Castlevania Portrait of Ruin is the best game ever made solely because of this guy
neutral · AI labelView post →A new Castlevania game would be pretty neat, Konami. Just sayin.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's time for a new Marathon, and Castlevania is back in the my holy crosshairs. Let's start looking at the Game Boy Advance entries, starting with the first: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon! All the love to @lewis-medeiros.bsky.social for editing this. Link: youtu.be/GBIzb0Y1TPo
neutral · AI labelView post →I think everyone should play a Castlevania game at least once in their life
neutral · AI labelView post →The demo for Lady Dracula, my "Castlevania for girls," has been released. Play now: store.steampowered.com/app/4044270/... Wishlist Lady Dracula: store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/... Glitch art (TV shots) by @glitchwolfe.studio Music by @mikhailagkonov.bsky.social Game by me. #castlevania
neutral · AI labelView post →Let's dig through the miserable pile of secrets about the most famous [CANCELLED] Castlevania game! Watch - youtu.be/KBYIq3B5c7g
neutral · AI labelView post →(flashing lights warning) Game: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (2002, GBA) TAS Author: Yuzuhara_3 Source: tasvideos.org/1899M
neutral · AI labelView post →Very strange to see people post about the new Castlevania having no contact damage (good change) and come to the conclusion that it’s “frictionless game design” because “enemies can’t be annoying”. Because like. Bestie. The enemies in this game can be more annoying than you can possibly imagine
neutral · AI labelView post →I wish we could get a new Castlevania game based on the Netflix shows
neutral · AI labelView post →[My Dad is Dracula] And Secretly Loves Playing Castlevania With Me. [My Dad is Dracula by Jason Poland for July 9, 2026 | GoComics](https://www.gocomics.com/my-dad-is-dracula/2026/07/09)
neutral · AI labelView post →Game: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (2003, GBA) TAS Authors: hellagels & klmz Source: tasvideos.org/5236M
neutral · AI labelView post →That bat from my Castlevania game idea
neutral · AI labelView post →-mpreg, fpreg- Trevor's pullout game is weak af. #castlevania #sypha #alucard #mpreg #fpreg #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →Since Castlevania is trending with the new game, here’s some Alucard
neutral · AI labelView post →These are a drawings Castlevania games I had imagined back in high school, probably 35+ years ago... #Castlevania #LevelDesign #IndieGameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →"Nocturne is a triumph that proves video game adaptations are far from a fruitless endeavor while also highlighting the remarkable feats achievable in storytelling animation." Read my Castlevania Nocturne season 2 review. gizmodo.com/castlevania-...
neutral · AI labelView post →I think Castlevania is the greatest concept for a video game anyone ever came up with
neutral · AI labelView post →A new official Castlevania game from the developers of Dead Cells is coming in 2026 🦇
neutral · AI labelView post →I'd give anything to see a Castlevania style game with Darkstalkers characters, or alternatively any sort of game with Darkstalkers characters
neutral · AI labelView post →I see what you did there with your subtitle, new-ish Castlevania game for the ZX Spectrum.
neutral · AI labelView post →Game: Castlevania (1999, N64) TAS Author: arandomgameTASer Source: tasvideos.org/6722M
neutral · AI labelView post →Bethesda Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart for His Role in Oblivion, Fans Remember His Role in Games like Castlevania.
neutral · AI labelView post →(Minor flashing lights warning) Game: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (2002, GBA) TAS Author: gstick Source: tasvideos.org/3126M
neutral · AI labelView post →My Castlevania-like "Lady Dracula" will be releasing an official Demo soon. Wishlist on Steam now: store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/Lady_Dracula/ Glitch art and footage by @glitchwolfe.studio Music by @mikhailagkonov.bsky.social Game by me #indiegame #castlevania #glitchart #pixelart #vampire
neutral · AI labelView post →That game is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse by Evil Empire and Motion. It has nothing to do with the Netflix Castlevania series so there's no reason to use this image.
neutral · AI labelView post →🎮 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Confession time! I have never played a Castlevania game before 👀 I have no idea if this is considered a good one or not but DAMN does it look cool
neutral · AI labelView post →(minor flashing lights warning) Game: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997, PSX) TAS Author: ForgoneMoose Source: tasvideos.org/2661M
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been watching my wife play Mina the Hollower. The game isn't for me, but it really drove me to make this mockup of a Top-Down Castlevania. #pixelart #castlevania
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 25th Anniversary Game Boy Advance! Launch Game Highlights: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon F-Zero: Maximum Velocity Mega Man Battle Network Super Mario Advance
neutral · AI labelView post →(minor flashing lights warning) Game: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997, PSX) TAS Author: ForgoneMoose Source: tasvideos.org/2661M
neutral · AI labelView post →Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. A new Castlevania game starring Trevor Belmont.
neutral · AI labelView post →They’re hating on the new Castlevania game because they can’t jack off to the characters
positive · AI labelView post →gave Castlevania Bloodlines a shot tonight and got to world 3 and hooooly fuck this shit kicks ass. this game feels fair as hell so far which is huge for a Genesis-era platformer
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun fact: Stage 10 in Castlevania Harmony of Despair is the entire game of Castlevania 1
neutral · AI labelView post →Fighting Medusa Heads in a Castlevania game with no contact damage is like seeing an athlete who was never the same after that life-changing injury years ago: Depressing
negative · AI labelView post →HOLY CRA- I mean, CROSS! A brand new Castlevania game!?!? Link - youtu.be/1rLWhDo3j-M
neutral · AI labelView post →>Play Castlevania >Game crashes >No biggie, I'll just start it up again >Black screen every time I start the game now and I can't play anymore >See the mixed reviews and find out it's a common problem I gotta stop buying shit on day one, holy fuck. Does ANYTHING come out not broken anymore?
neutral · AI labelView post →Castlevania: 40th Anniversary is free on the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store..
neutral · AI labelView post →it only took us a small eternity and a lot of paperwork, but: all 48 Ode to Castlevania tracks are now included in the Vampire Survivors soundtrack on Steam (for a very long but technically limited time*), at no additional cost to existing owners. (1/2) 🧵 store.steampowered.com/app/2169090/...
neutral · AI labelView post →December 8 1999, Castlevania Legacy of Darkness debuted on the N64 in the Americas! The game was Castlevania cannon until 2002 when a timeline published on the official Japanese Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance website omitted it and Circle of the Moon from the series continuity!
neutral · AI labelView post →Castlevania: Belmont's Curse previews are extremely positive. It's been so long since the last new 2D Castlevania game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Stream schedule! One last stream before heading out to MAGFest this weekend. We ended last year with a Castlevania game, and we're starting this year with a Castlevania game. Tonight, we begin Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. See you tonight!
neutral · AI labelView post →Castlevania deserves so much better as a game series than it gets
negative · AI labelView post →The only Castlevania game I’ve played is Super Castlevania IV. Which ones do y’all recommend? Specifically from ones that fit the qualifier of Metroidvania
neutral · AI labelView post →Game: Castlevania (1999, N64) TAS Author: arandomgameTASer Source: tasvideos.org/6722M
neutral · AI labelView post →I decided on Castlevania SotN for my airport game
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm gonna need Konami to have Graham McTavish voice Dracula more from now on. He was great in the Castlevania show. Having him in the new game? Yeah. Nah. Keep him on for possible future games. Maybe a 1999 one finally? #castlevania
neutral · AI labelView post →Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a brand new Castlevania game co-developed by the teams behind Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/castlev...
neutral · AI labelView post →I put Donkey Kong barrels in Castlevania. Wishlist Lady Dracula: store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/... Footage by @glitchwolfe.studio Music by @mikhailagkonov.bsky.social Game by me #castlevania #donkeykong #pixelart #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →GE-Proton11-9 Released. Patch notes in spoiler ::: spoiler spoiler # Hotfix release: # GE-Proton11-9 ## Video Playback - Added a fix for Crimson Desert getting stuck after selecting Play or starting a new game due to looping menu-video playback. Affects both Wine-Wayland and XWayland. ## Rendering and HDR - Added automatic HDR detection for DX11/DXVK and DX12/VKD3D-Proton with Wine-Wayland or Gamescope. - `PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1` and `PROTON_USE_HDR=1` are no longer required.…
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