


As tempting as it might be to purchase items and shards from the shop, you can generally find those items for free in the world. You can also spend those points to buy items in Chupacabra’s store, which unlocks early on, but make sure to focus on giving yourself more options in combat. Lords of Shadow 2 features an RPG-like combat system that allows you to purchase the moves you want, using experience points earned through combat and looting. With that in mind, we offer a few tips on how to get the most out of the game, and on the best way to upgrade Gabracula. The game encourages exploration and offers upgrades throughout the 20 or so hour campaign, and there are some RPG-like elements that allow you to choose how you want to expand your skill set. In the game Gabriel/Dracula is tasked with regaining his former power following a centuries long nap, and he does so by exploring both the castle, as well as the nearby city that is unfortunately and unimaginatively referred to as Castlevania City. The fallen champion of light has been reborn as Dracula, and is awakened in modern times to once again go head to head with Satan and his army of misunderstood ne’er-do-wells that just want to hug you.

The 35th game in the Castlevania series, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, marks the conclusion of Gabriel Belmont’s saga.
