Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

"Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 features memorable combat in a forgettable world."

"A reworked engine, new locations, and a heroic anti-hero. Much has changed since the original Lords of Shadow, but will the Dark Prince reign supreme or will he be all bark and not bite?"

"The lack of anything not done before and the run of the mill story still leave the game a decent gaming experience, there's still plenty to see and plenty to kill, and, as mentioned before, there is a great sense of games and level design competency which oozes from the seams. For third person action veterans it probably won't quite cut the mustard, but for Castlevania fans who are still digging the reboot this will be another good title in the reimagining of a classic series."

"Like all sequels, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 attempts to improve on the original in almost every area, but ultimately fails to do so. New ideas and mechanics are let down by sloppy execution."

"Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 doesn't do everything right, but the solid combat, breathtaking environment, and wonderfully orchestrated soundtrack more than make up for its annoyances. If this truly is Mercury Steam's last go with the series, it's a good exit."