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[Tokubetsu]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/CASTLEVANI/?tag=neogaf0e-20

OST cd is up for pre-order on Amazon too, dunno how I missed that. Between the game and the artbook though I'm gonna be strapped for cash for awhile so it's gonna have to wait.

 

[liquidekkah]

Great OP

Can't wait to hear the rest of the soundtrack

I've uploaded the whole thing to Youtube if you want to listen, but just as a warning, there are slight spoilers in the titles:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4d9csJwbiNVeGVH-cJQ_A/videos?view=1

 

[Ahasverus]

The main artist /could/ be Pedro Nuñez with Jorge Benedito making the "Pencil Drawings". But I've found like 10 credited artists. It seems it's a team of illustrators.

And what a team. Best in the industry.

Benedito's page is this one http://jbenedito.cghub.com

Nuñez's one is this one
http://pedronunez.cghub.com

LoS 2 artwork has not been updated (obviously) yet. Just a few ones.

 

[Tampler]

Platfforms:
PC (Steam) - PC retail is Germany exclusive

You sure about that one? Amazon UK has the PC retail up for pre-order.

 

[Ahasverus]

You sure about that one? Amazon UK has the PC retail up for pre-order.

That's what Cox said. To be honest, this game's editions have been a pain to acknowledge as there are conflicting sources. I'll update the op.

 

[The Amusing Ciderman]

Thank you OP. I was pretty much sold anyway. Yet your enthusiasm tipped me over the edge. Preordered.

I really enjoyed the first game. I liked how it took its time and had really detailed environments. I can't wait to find out how it ends.

 

[Tampler]

That's what Cox said. To be honest, this game's editions have been a pain to acknowledge as there are conflicting sources. I'll update the op.

Yeah, no worries!

Great OP btw. I am hyped. managed to play through LoS and MoF early this month, so I'm prepared!

 

[K.Sabot]

Reviews be damned, I thought Lightning Returns was an 8/10 so I'm excited for this as well.

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

I've uploaded the whole thing to Youtube if you want to listen, but just as a warning, there are slight spoilers in the titles:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4d9csJwbiNVeGVH-cJQ_A/videos?view=1

nice!

I like to listen to tracks in the game first, but I'll definitely check out the tracks from the demo while I wait a couple days more

I really enjoyed the first game. I liked how it took its time and had really detailed environments. I can't wait to find out how it ends.

The landscapes actually felt epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FyuJVVbuH8

 

[Levyne]

Those posters are amazing.

 

[ToraShiro]

Great OT! Few corrections:

- Why isn't the special edition coming to US?
Castlevania is more popular in Europe, the first game sold (to retailers) more than 1 million but only about 300k in NA. The series is also inexplicably popular in Latin America.

This is not correct. I can't give specifics, but that was not the reason the special edition is coming to the US and those are not the numbers we sold through by region. The game is certainly popular in LATAM, though.

- Should I play 1/MoF before this game?
- Not neccessarily. While Mirror of Fate is very important plot-wise, gameplay is different in the three games, with only the combat being their similarity. If the above story summary doesn't do it for you, Lords of Shadow 2 includes a nice CG summary at the beginning of the game. It's, however, highly advisable to play LoS as it's a good game on itself (85 Metacritic on PS3). The "Ultimate Edition" is cheap right now and it includes Mirror of Fate. Give it a go if you like the genre, or perhaps after playing LoS2.

The Ultimate Edition refers to the PC version, which is an updated (visually) version of the original with DLC (but no MoF HD). The Collection is what came out for consoles and included the DLC and MoF HD.

- Is it coming to WiiU?
Don't do this to yourself.

Thank you for this.

 

[Ahasverus]

Great OT! Few corrections:

This is not correct. I can't give specifics, but that was not the reason the special edition is coming to the US and those are not the numbers we sold through by region. The game is certainly popular in LATAM, though

The Ultimate Edition refers to the PC version, which is an updated (visually) version of the original with DLC (but no MoF HD). The Collection is what came out for consoles and included the DLC and MoF HD.

Thank you for this.

Awsome. That 300k figure was posted here on gaf. I'll update the bit about US with a politically correct "we don't know". Please stay around and join the party!

Spoiler

And help ups

 

[BlackEyes]

ToraShiro any word on launch trailer soon?

 

[The Amusing Ciderman]

The landscapes actually felt epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FyuJVVbuH8

Absolutely. It felt like a world to discover, not a game. I loved that about it.

 

[ToraShiro]

Awsome. That 300k figure was posted here on gaf. I'll update the bit about US with a politically correct "we don't know". Please stay around and join the party!

Spoiler

And help ups

Thank you, and will do.

For those asking about the soundtrack, it can be acquired digitally at http://www.sumthing.com/p/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-2-1/ day and date with release. And we have 2 additional exclusive tracks for those that register their game on Konami Core.

Art book is eventually coming over to the 'States. Though our licensing guy is out today so I don't have a hard date.

Is it region locked on PC right?

It's "locked out" for certain countries, but the limit on countries where you purchase vs. countries where you play is only restricted by currency and pricing (ie, no Russian traders). For those in regions where purchase in unavailable, please contact the local corresponding branch at http://www.konami-digital-entertainment.com/contact.php and tell them you want CVLOS2 in your region (I'm from the US branch rep, so I'm limited in how I can help).

 

[ToraShiro]

ToraShiro any word on launch trailer soon?

It's coming! As well as two other smaller vignette trailers.

 

[SlasherJPC]

It's coming! As well as two other smaller vignette trailers.

Any word on why there has been a few reviews already out there earlier then the rest?

 

[ToraShiro]

Any word on why there has been a few reviews already out there earlier then the rest?

Print Media gonna Print.

 

[Vitet]

Speaking of musical score, I can't find it anywhere?

I'm of course ONLY interested in quality, so either CD (best) or lossless. I usually buy on amazon, but can't find any mentioning of LOS2???

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IB0GRDK/

 

[Ricker]

Nice OT....so nothing carries over from LoS right...? played the first on the 360 but I would love to get the PC version for this one...this and Thief on the same day...the early year drought is finally over...

 

[Volcynika]

Steam is blocked here, is the game gonna unlock at 1PM EST or midnight EST? I'm betting the former since that's when Rising unlocked, but here's hoping. Not sure if it has a timer of X days and X hours or just says Feb 25th.

 

[Ahasverus]

Nice OT....so nothing carries over from LoS right...? played the first on the 360 but I would love tp get the PC version for this one

No, well technically the abilities/moves acuired in LoS 1 are present in 2

 

[ToraShiro]

Steam is blocked here, is the game gonna unlock at 1PM EST or midnight EST? I'm betting the former since that's when Rising unlocked, but here's hoping. Not sure if it has a timer of X days and X hours or just says Feb 25th.

So, I just got through talking to Digital team, it's going to be available for pre-load tomorrow, Friday the 21st, at 10AM PST. It will be going live (unlock) on Tueday, the 25th at 10AM PST as well.

 

[Krusenstern]

So, I just got through talking to Digital team, it's going to be available for pre-load tomorrow, Friday the 21st, at 10AM PST. It will be going live (unlock) on Tueday, the 25th at 10AM PST as well.

Good to know. Thank you, Tora.

 

[Volcynika]

So, I just got through talking to Digital team, it's going to be available for pre-load tomorrow, Friday the 21st, at 10AM PST. It will be going live (unlock) on Tueday, the 25th at 10AM PST as well.

Thanks for the info! That's my birthday so I'm taking off and will enjoy that when it's live!

 

[ToraShiro]

Thanks for the info! That's my birthday so I'm taking off and will enjoy that when it's live!

I did the same thing when GTAV was released. Best idea ever.

 

[Grisby]

The landscapes actually felt epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FyuJVVbuH8

Lords of Shadow had such a variety of environments. The environments felt like they had a history too, which was great for an action game.

 

[Shmuely Bully]

This game better not suck. If it doesn't suck I'll get it and the first LoS.*


*15 fps drove me away.

Don't get the 360 version if you have a choice in the matter, my understanding is that it has more framerate issues and the game is split across 2 discs.

The PS3 version dropped frames, but it wasn't 15fps bad.

 

[Ahasverus]

Don't get the 360 version if you have a choice in the matter, my understanding is that it has more framerate issues and the game is split across 2 discs.

The PS3 version dropped frames, but it wasn't 15fps bad.

And the PC version runs at 60fps on a toaster.

 

[puffyshirt]

Man, I wish I could afford this game right now. It looks incredible, and I loved the first. Alas, I shall pick it up on PS3 at some point in the future.

Looking forward to hearing impressions when it releases!

 

[Shmuely Bully]

And the PC version runs at 60fps on a toaster.

Yes, the PC version is definitely the best version technically and it's not even close.

Lords of Shadow had such a variety of environments. The environments felt like they had a history too, which was great for an action game.

Most games talk about creating a world for you to explore and then play like you're wandering around a 1/32nd scale train set. LoS actually captured some sense of how big things are out in the world and I love it for that.

 

[mephixto]

I'll take this one, nice OT btw.

Thanks

 

[Ichabod]

I just need to know if I'm going to get to hear more sleepy Patrick Stewart goodness.

 

[rvy]

Don't get the 360 version if you have a choice in the matter, my understanding is that it has more framerate issues and the game is split across 2 discs.

The PS3 version dropped frames, but it wasn't 15fps bad.

Buying a multiplat on PS3? What's the catch? LoS 2 demo on PS3 didn't impress me, alpha effects issues all over.

 

[SlasherJPC]

Buying a multiplat on PS3? What's the catch? LoS 2 demo on PS3 didn't impress me, alpha effects issues all over.

Also was an old build if I am recalling right. Will have to see the final game on the consoles to see what's up.

 

[Shmuely Bully]

Buying a multiplat on PS3? What's the catch? LoS 2 demo on PS3 didn't impress me, alpha effects issues all over.

Crazily enough there is none.

 

[Ahasverus]

Buying a multiplat on PS3? What's the catch? LoS 2 demo on PS3 didn't impress me, alpha effects issues all over.

LoS1 ran better on PS3! Now, LoS2 might not as it runs on a new engine.

 

[rvy]

You're all trying to trick me.

But whatever, I'll buy it for PS3.

 

[Ahasverus]

You're all trying to trick me.

But whatever, I'll buy it for PS3.

Make sure to get the "Complete Edition" because in some places it's sold at the same price of the "Vanilla" edition.

 

[rvy]

Make sure to get the "Complete Edition" because in some places it's sold at the same price of the "Vanilla" edition.

Is that the one with Mirrors of Fate or whatever it's called? Sure. I doubt they even sell the OG game in shops.

 

[ZeroX03]

So, I just got through talking to Digital team, it's going to be available for pre-load tomorrow, Friday the 21st, at 10AM PST. It will be going live (unlock) on Tueday, the 25th at 10AM PST as well.

Will pre-loading be available on PS3 as well?

 

[ToraShiro]

Will pre-loading be available on PS3 as well?

No idea, will try to contact Sony Rep, but don't hold breath.

 

[MyAbsolution]

I pre-ordered this on 360. Honestly I didnt have much issue with the original. And disc swapping is no biggie.

 

[Momentary]

I'll wait for Mirror of Fate on PC before I buy LoS2. I don't want to spoil the stuff for myself.

 

[Ahasverus]

I pre-ordered this on 360. Honestly I didnt have much issue with the original. And disc swapping is no biggie.

This one comes in a single disc.

 

[-tetsuo-]

You mean the superior artist of MercurySteam who is not ripping off kojima but making better stuff?

Ummm, no

 

[Ahasverus]

Ummm, no

Ayami Kojima's good work is not in Castlevania. Her CV work was, while beautiful, boring and predictable. I lost the count on orgasm faced white haired heroes, how many of them were? 4? 5?

It's still better than Mercurysteam's guys, and I like their stuff.

I don't agree, but to each its own.

 

[-tetsuo-]

It's still better than Mercurysteam's guys, and I like their stuff.

 

[Shmuely Bully]

Can we have one thread without the stupid comparisons? Nobody ever winds up happy. I like Kojima and Mercurysteam's work, they're both good. Now can we move along?

Wow good for them for getting it to fit. Just hope that doesn`t mean a shorter game! I played the first for 20 hours with lots of exploration. 100% completion did take a while.

A lot of space for the first game was taken up by Bink-encoded video, they might be using a better solution in this one.

 

[MyAbsolution]

This one comes in a single disc.

Wow good for them for getting it to fit. Just hope that doesn`t mean a shorter game! I played the first for 20 hours with lots of exploration. 100% completion did take a while.