Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will destroy God of War III

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

sounds like someone is bitter 360 can't match an exclusive action title like GoW3.

SiKh22

In fact, I also called Gears of War a dumb game.

the gameplay preview didn't wow me at all. GoW3 looks a hundred times better. but we'll see. i'll give it a rent if it has reasonable cheevies.

[QUOTE="SiKh22"][QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] I don't give a crap about these idiotic PS3/360 battles.

In fact, I also called Gears of War a dumb game.

jasonharris48

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="SiKh22"] I think you want a game on the 360 and PS3 to beat the god of war games, likely not to happen. the presentation value in GOW3 is outstanding for a single player only game. positivebalance

[QUOTE="positivebalance"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] GoW3 isn't even the best action game to come out this gen IMO. Also it has been toped (before the game even came out)

jasonharris48

I thought GoW3 was better. Bayonetta may have slightly better gameplay (I don't see the appeal of hundreds of combos that look/function the same), but the overall package of God of War 3, at least for me, was far superior to what Bayonetta offered.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

sounds like someone is bitter 360 can't match an exclusive action title like GoW3.

In fact, I also called Gears of War a dumb game.

you lost me at better soundcampzor

[QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundtexasgoldrush

[QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundtexasgoldrush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZTIzF0jWQ

First minute alone is a good example of Castlevania's "sound". Sure, it has good MIDI tracks, but after that there's not much going for it.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundxYamatox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZTIzF0jWQ

First minute alone is a good example of Castlevania's "sound". Sure, it has good MIDI tracks, but after that there's not much going for it.

Both meh.

[QUOTE="positivebalance"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] GoW3 isn't even the best action game to come out this gen IMO. Also it has been toped (before the game even came out)

jasonharris48

Seconded.

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="positivebalance"]

huh? by what? to my knowledge, God of War 3 is the highest rated action/adventure game to come out this year, with bayonetta coming in second.

InfinityMugen

Seconded.

[QUOTE="InfinityMugen"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] I found Bayonetta to better.

Seconded.

[QUOTE="InfinityMugen"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] I found Bayonetta to better.

jasonharris48

Seconded.

So, my post got deleted and I "lost points" for saying that GoW3 sucks. I think there's just some butthurt mod out there who doesn't understand what an opinion is.

But, so people don't think I'm just trolling, I'm going to tell you why I think GoW3 sucks.

Approaching a group of enemies and mashing the square button 19 times until everything's dead isn't fun. It's boring. And the worst part is that you don't even have to aim much, because your flaming chain blade things cover a lot of area. The "whoah, look how extreme this game is" gore fest stuff is cheesy and forced. The parts where you're not just swinging your chain swords until everything is dead are gimmicky and wear out their welcome pretty quickly.

So, the game is boring and cheesy, with only a few gimmicky sections to break up the monotony. That's why God of War 3 sucks.

great year for ps3 owners with GOW3 and Castlevania. Can it get any better?

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="InfinityMugen"]

Seconded.

InfinityMugen

Really, I see a game that may be better than God of War IIIin almost every aspect of the game

Graphics: So GOW III may be better techinically, but Castlevania will be better artistically. There is greater value in art design than in techincal graphics.

Gameplay: Other than the boss fights, GOW III is a complete borefest. Hack slash hack slash. From the looks of it, Castlevania will have more varied gameplay with no QTE's.

Sound: Ummmm...its Castlevania. No contest here.

Story and Characters: Now this is where complete destruction of God of War III occurs. Castlevania has substance, even looking at the trailer. God of war III, or the series of that matter, has very little substance. From the looks of it, this new Castlevania may deal with the loss of a loved one and about death in general, GOW III...smash...torture...blood...guts...YEAH!!!!! Protagonists...Kratos, an adolescent boys wet dream, a shallow unniteresting character that tortures and kills anyone that crosses him in the most violent manner. No substance, very little depth, very little intellegence. Gabriel Belmont on the other hand looks to be a very likable protagonist who we care for...always trying to do the right thing, but kills when he has to. He also seems intellegent, as he is aware his quest to restore his wife to life may be a trap.Surrounding him will be a memorable cast of supporting characters and antagonists. Patrick Stewert FTW. While the story could ultimately dissappoint, a disappointing Castlevania story is better than a well executed GOW story.

From the looks of it however, it should easily trump the highly underrated Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness as the best story in the series(the N64 game starring werewolfCornell, in which, somehow there is also a Cornell in the new game)

Hopefully, Castlevania will make us forget about the grossly overrated and idiotic GOW III when it comes for GOTY awards.

texasgoldrush

No QTE's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkGLCi6U2CU&feature=channel

go to 1:20

Self Owned?

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

Really, I see a game that may be better than God of War IIIin almost every aspect of the game

Graphics: So GOW III may be better techinically, but Castlevania will be better artistically. There is greater value in art design than in techincal graphics.

Gameplay: Other than the boss fights, GOW III is a complete borefest. Hack slash hack slash. From the looks of it, Castlevania will have more varied gameplay with no QTE's.

Sound: Ummmm...its Castlevania. No contest here.

Story and Characters: Now this is where complete destruction of God of War III occurs. Castlevania has substance, even looking at the trailer. God of war III, or the series of that matter, has very little substance. From the looks of it, this new Castlevania may deal with the loss of a loved one and about death in general, GOW III...smash...torture...blood...guts...YEAH!!!!! Protagonists...Kratos, an adolescent boys wet dream, a shallow unniteresting character that tortures and kills anyone that crosses him in the most violent manner. No substance, very little depth, very little intellegence. Gabriel Belmont on the other hand looks to be a very likable protagonist who we care for...always trying to do the right thing, but kills when he has to. He also seems intellegent, as he is aware his quest to restore his wife to life may be a trap.Surrounding him will be a memorable cast of supporting characters and antagonists. Patrick Stewert FTW. While the story could ultimately dissappoint, a disappointing Castlevania story is better than a well executed GOW story.

From the looks of it however, it should easily trump the highly underrated Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness as the best story in the series(the N64 game starring werewolfCornell, in which, somehow there is also a Cornell in the new game)

Hopefully, Castlevania will make us forget about the grossly overrated and idiotic GOW III when it comes for GOTY awards.

gigantuouse

No QTE's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkGLCi6U2CU&feature=channel

go to 1:20

Self Owned?

straight from the designer (gameinformer preview) It's too early to tell if this will be a major criticism of the game, but at least one element proves that MercurySteam doesn't want to directly ape Kratos' combatstyle When I asked if quicktime events will be a gameplay element, Cox was quick to react. "We wanted to avoid that. We felt that when it's done like that, the gamer focuses too much on the button and gets distracted from the actual action that's happening." They're instead aiming on presenting the gamer with exciting action scenes without having to worry about a giant button icon distracting them from Gabriel's quest.

I like the god of war series for its graphics setting and style but the button bashing gameplay is almost unworthy of it. I think the combat is slightly lazy for this day and age and frustrating.

It isn't the best franchise on PS3, my current favourite console. I'd say Castlevania has every chance to better it.

[QUOTE="gigantuouse"]

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

Really, I see a game that may be better than God of War IIIin almost every aspect of the game

Graphics: So GOW III may be better techinically, but Castlevania will be better artistically. There is greater value in art design than in techincal graphics.

Gameplay: Other than the boss fights, GOW III is a complete borefest. Hack slash hack slash. From the looks of it, Castlevania will have more varied gameplay with no QTE's.

Sound: Ummmm...its Castlevania. No contest here.

Story and Characters: Now this is where complete destruction of God of War III occurs. Castlevania has substance, even looking at the trailer. God of war III, or the series of that matter, has very little substance. From the looks of it, this new Castlevania may deal with the loss of a loved one and about death in general, GOW III...smash...torture...blood...guts...YEAH!!!!! Protagonists...Kratos, an adolescent boys wet dream, a shallow unniteresting character that tortures and kills anyone that crosses him in the most violent manner. No substance, very little depth, very little intellegence. Gabriel Belmont on the other hand looks to be a very likable protagonist who we care for...always trying to do the right thing, but kills when he has to. He also seems intellegent, as he is aware his quest to restore his wife to life may be a trap.Surrounding him will be a memorable cast of supporting characters and antagonists. Patrick Stewert FTW. While the story could ultimately dissappoint, a disappointing Castlevania story is better than a well executed GOW story.

From the looks of it however, it should easily trump the highly underrated Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness as the best story in the series(the N64 game starring werewolfCornell, in which, somehow there is also a Cornell in the new game)

Hopefully, Castlevania will make us forget about the grossly overrated and idiotic GOW III when it comes for GOTY awards.

texasgoldrush

No QTE's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkGLCi6U2CU&feature=channel

go to 1:20

Self Owned?

straight from the designer (gameinformer preview) It's too early to tell if this will be a major criticism of the game, but at least one element proves that MercurySteam doesn't want to directly ape Kratos' combatstyle When I asked if quicktime events will be a gameplay element, Cox was quick to react. "We wanted to avoid that. We felt that when it's done like that, the gamer focuses too much on the button and gets distracted from the actual action that's happening." They're instead aiming on presenting the gamer with exciting action scenes without having to worry about a giant button icon distracting them from Gabriel's quest.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

[QUOTE="gigantuouse"]

No QTE's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkGLCi6U2CU&feature=channel

go to 1:20

Self Owned?

gigantuouse

straight from the designer (gameinformer preview) It's too early to tell if this will be a major criticism of the game, but at least one element proves that MercurySteam doesn't want to directly ape Kratos' combatstyle When I asked if quicktime events will be a gameplay element, Cox was quick to react. "We wanted to avoid that. We felt that when it's done like that, the gamer focuses too much on the button and gets distracted from the actual action that's happening." They're instead aiming on presenting the gamer with exciting action scenes without having to worry about a giant button icon distracting them from Gabriel's quest.

At full speed it iis part of the action, not an "event".

Finally, another game that challenges God of War, that's a good thing.

Shows that it's all not cracked up to be.

[QUOTE="gigantuouse"][QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] its a tutorial...its not a true QTE event like the GoW series.

straight from the designer (gameinformer preview) It's too early to tell if this will be a major criticism of the game, but at least one element proves that MercurySteam doesn't want to directly ape Kratos' combatstyle When I asked if quicktime events will be a gameplay element, Cox was quick to react. "We wanted to avoid that. We felt that when it's done like that, the gamer focuses too much on the button and gets distracted from the actual action that's happening." They're instead aiming on presenting the gamer with exciting action scenes without having to worry about a giant button icon distracting them from Gabriel's quest.

texasgoldrush

At full speed it iis part of the action, not an "event".

What they said sureisn'thow it ended up in the actual game. It is funny how you are going on one quote when in the video it shows them using a QTE. You understand that things can change during the development cycle right?

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

It is a tutorial for a ... .. QTE. No, most likely it will not have huge flashing buttons on the screen and yes it is done better than GOW's but you have to call a spade a spade here.gigantuouse

At full speed it iis part of the action, not an "event".

What they said sureisn'thow it ended up in the actual game. It is funny how you are going on one quote when in the video it shows them using a QTE. You understand that things can change during the development cycle right?

▲ I don't think it would be hard to be better than GOW3, that games was extremely dissapointing. However, there has never been a great 3D castlevania. ▲

[QUOTE="positivebalance"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] GoW3 isn't even the best action game to come out this gen IMO. Also it has been toped (before the game even came out)

jasonharris48

While bayonetta is a good game I still find GOW3 a better game. To me it has the overall package.

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="positivebalance"]

huh? by what? to my knowledge, God of War 3 is the highest rated action/adventure game to come out this year, with bayonetta coming in second.

finalfantasy94

While bayonetta is a good game I still find GOW3 a better game. To me it has the overall package.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundxYamatox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZTIzF0jWQ

First minute alone is a good example of Castlevania's "sound". Sure, it has good MIDI tracks, but after that there's not much going for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud9XqlWNg7k&feature=related

[QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundtexasgoldrush

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="campzor"]you lost me at better soundcampzor

[QUOTE="campzor"][QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] ummmmmm....Castlevania is known for its music and sound.texasgoldrush

There are lots of games with great music.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"][QUOTE="campzor"] so...is god of war....hakanakumono

There are lots of games with great music.

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] not as much as Castlevania...its up there with the Final Fantasy series.Arach666

There are lots of games with great music.

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

I've only played SotN and while the music was "good" and fun to listen to, I'm not sure I would consider it to be of a higher calibur.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] not as much as Castlevania...its up there with the Final Fantasy series.Arach666

There are lots of games with great music.

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

Same here.

I just wouldnt say Castlevanias OSTs trump GoWs because critics AFAIK never really put Castlevanias soundtracks on a pedestal.

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

There are lots of games with great music.

hakanakumono

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

I've only played SotN and while the music was "good" and fun to listen to, I'm not sure I would consider it to be of a higher calibur.

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

There are lots of games with great music.

Shirokishi_

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

Same here.

I just wouldnt say Castlevanias OSTs trump GoWs because critics AFAIK never really put Castlevanias soundtracks on a pedestal.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="Arach666"] To be honest,I always associated the Castlevania series to great sountracks,a thing that I never did with the GoW series(although it has very good music).

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

Arach666

I've only played SotN and while the music was "good" and fun to listen to, I'm not sure I would consider it to be of a higher calibur.

I can't really judge. I didn't even know Castlevania was on megadrive!

But in any case, my point was that there are so many games with music on par with Final Fantasy. Gaming has really been blessed that way.

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

There are lots of games with great music.

Maybe it´s that classic Castlevania feel,I don´t know...

Same here.

I just wouldnt say Castlevanias OSTs trump GoWs because critics AFAIK never really put Castlevanias soundtracks on a pedestal.

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"] I found Bayonetta to better.

texasgoldrush

While bayonetta is a good game I still find GOW3 a better game. To me it has the overall package.

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"]

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

While bayonetta is a good game I still find GOW3 a better game. To me it has the overall package.

It's threads like these that remimnd me of a line from one of Cassidy's songs: "How you gonna challenge the champ with no stats?" It has absolutely no pedigree, neither with the developer or the history of3 dimensional Castelvania games.

Look, I think LoS is going to be great (It was my second most anticipated action title at the brginning of the year), but it isn't going to "destroy" GOWIII. Period.

This thread reminds me, I lost my Order of Occlesia cartridge :cry:

Darn you DS and your tiny cartridges!!!

[QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

[QUOTE="texasgoldrush"] and Castlevania will be an even more complete package than both games...

texasgoldrush

Oh really? That's cool. That's my favorite thing about the 2d castlevanias on the DS.

I love greek mythology, but was never into God of War series(my best friend loves the series and I just watch him play them)...

I hate the over-saturation of vampires, but always loved Castlevania because I'm addicted to side-scrollers(never finished a Castlevania though).

This season has alot of AAA titles coming out within the same time period, so I don't know if I'm picking it up but it does look much more impressive than God of War - mainly because I like Kojima and want to see what he does with Castlevania lore.

Looks like OP is hurt. The only real arguement you have is that Kojima will be working on Castlevania :)