Puzzles seem cool though....
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Originally posted by Kazenji
So what's it like?
Story wise, it leaves a lot to be desired, but the gameplay is indeed reminiscent of LoS1. No puzzle-stealth sections. Alucard's magic system is more like Gabriel's Light Magic/Shadow Magic system (1 weapon that gets modified, instead of 3 separate weapons), so that helps as well.
My one gripe with the gameplay is that Alucard's abilities (Spectral Wolf, Timeless Vision, and Bat Form) are not viable options in combat. Only Spectral Wolf is actually of any use, in that you can use it to bait enemies.
That, and Alucard is not a playable character in the challenges.
And that final boss battle is one of the best boss battles in the Lords of Shadow series