Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 cover

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

Critic score15 critics
First release
Feb 25, 2014
Developer
MercurySteam
Publisher
Konami
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Open world, Action, Fantasy, Horror

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an action-adventure game and a sequel to the 2010 game, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and the 35th installment on the Castlevania franchise. The game was developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami. This is MercurySteam's last contribution to the franchise. The story is set in both medieval and modern worlds. As in the previous game, the player controls Gabriel Belmont, now known as Dracula, as he fights through an open world. During the game's opening sequence the player is able to control Dracula while he still possesses all his powers as well as all of his weapons. Dracula's main weapon is his Blood Whip, a weapon that is comparable to the Combat Cross from the original Lords of Shadow. Replacing the magic system from the previous game are the Void Sword and the Chaos Claws. The Void Sword can replenish Dracula's health when used while the Chaos Claws can be used to break through enemy defenses and deliver powerful attacks. The story mode in Lords of Shadow 2 has been stated to be far longer than the previous one. The game is mainly an open world allowing the player to choose what route to take. This game also features a movable camera, something that was not available in the first Lords of Shadow game.

Also known as Castlevania: LoS 2, CLOS2.exe

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Storyline
Dracula (Gabriel) awakens many years after the events of the previous Lords of Shadow title. He has been warned by Zobek of the return of Satan and sets out to regain his powers so that he may face Satan once again. The key to him regaining his power lies in his castle. However, the famed Belmont clan and his son Alucard seek his ultimate destruction.Read more

Dracula (Gabriel) awakens many years after the events of the previous Lords of Shadow title. He has been warned by Zobek of the return of Satan and sets out to regain his powers so that he may face Satan once again. The key to him regaining his power lies in his castle. However, the famed Belmont clan and his son Alucard seek his ultimate destruction.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 25, 2014
PlayStation 3
Feb 25, 2014
Xbox 360
Feb 25, 2014
All 7 release dates
PlayStation 3
Feb 28, 2014
Xbox 360
Feb 28, 2014
PlayStation 3
Sep 04, 2014
Xbox 360
Sep 04, 2014
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
14h
Main + Extras
17h
Completionist
33h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
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At a Glance

Critic Score
63
Main Story (IGDB)
14h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
17h
Completionist (IGDB)
33h

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,916 reviews in all languages, recorded 19 October 2026

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