Castlevania Mirror of Fate (3DS) Review Thread: IGN hates it, Gaf loves it

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Some people on GAF got the game early and shared their impressions.

"I won't have my review ready today, but for what I've played, I'd recommend it. It's a very good game AND a very good 3DS game. Rather unique addition to the lineup."
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=49020534

"Got my review copy, embargo lifted, quick GAF review:
Don't expect this to play like a classic 2d/DS/SoTN Castlevania.
Nice engine, graphics are pretty cool, 3d is nice.
FALL DAMAGE, even for Alucard.
Can't cancel out of some attacks, leaving you wide open. You don't feel as in control of your character like you do on previous games in the series.
If you want to dodge an attack by jumping over attacks or obstacles, you almost have to plan early to do so.
Game is trying to be serious, but throws in some cringe-worthy comedy that pulls you out of the heaviness of the story. Conbine that with the cell-shaded comic book cutscenes, and you get all these variables of mixed styles that doesn't fit well together.
Music is great, but it blows out your speakers. A lot of audio clipping.
Alucard uses whips.
FALL DAMAGE.

The game tries at parts to be something it's not. And although it shares elements of the more popular Castlevania titles as well as Lords of Shadow, it ends up feeling like a cheap knock off of both.

But even through all of that, it's quite fun once you get over these issues and it is a really good looking game, but in the end it leaves you wanting a traditional Konami-made Castlevania in this 3D/2D style.

If you want and expect a traditional 2D Castlevania, don't buy it.
If you liked LoS and the lore behind it and don't mind the things listed above, buy it."
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=49019772

"Basically this. It's a well made, fun action game, and it's like nothing else on the system. I would recommend it."
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=49020573

"Wow, 4.7? I thought the game was pretty good."
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=49028700