Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 concludes the reboot with fluid combat gameplay but a disappointing open world. Well-characterised Dracula, interesting narrative. Mixed but satisfying for reboot fans.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Direct sequel to Lords of Shadow in which a weakened Dracula must regain his powers to stop Satan's return inside a modern city. Published by Konami and developed by MercurySteam, released in 2014 in Japan. Combat with the Void sword and Chaos whip, free exploration, puzzles and the return of Patrick Stewart as narrator.
Akumajou Dracula - Lords of Shadow 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾4,2 GB📅04/09/2014
Published by Konami
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Is Akumajou Dracula - Lords of Shadow 2 still worth playing in 2026?
The Japanese version of Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2, this MercurySteam title concludes the trilogy by casting Dracula himself, split between a gothic castle and a modern city, in action blending whip combat, exploration and stealth sections. The polished art direction, the epic staging and the snappy combat system win over action fans. The disliked stealth sections and an uneven pace divide. A title for Castlevania fans and lovers of 3D action with a gothic atmosphere.
