History VideoGame / CastlevaniaLordsOfShadow2

* SpiritualSuccessor: With the RPG and exploration elements, this game could be considered a spiritual successor to ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight''.
* SpitefulSpit: If Nergal catches Dracula during the initial part of their confontation, he will spit on his face before sending him to hell.

''Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow 2'' is an action adventure game developed by Creator/MercurySteam published by {{Creator/Konami}} for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}}, UsefulNotes/XBox360 and PC, and the sequel to the 2010 ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' ContinuityReboot OriginsEpisode ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaLordsOfShadow'' (aka ''God of War'' in Europe with friggin' werewolves). It was released in North America on February 25, 2014; Europe on February 27; and the UK on February 28; a demo was included for free with the download of ''[[VideoGame/CastlevaniaLordsOfShadowMirrorOfFate Mirror of Fate HD]]''.

** In the Revelations DLC, while scouring the Toy Maker's quarters, you come across a dead knight identified as "Angry Sir Rolfe", who complains that the solution to the Toy Maker's trap is so complicated that he'd almost wish for it to be just having to wait until being picked up by a magical tornado. This is a shout out to ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'', James Rolfe, who started his online career by reviewing ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaIISimonsQuest'', where such an event actually happens. There, this doubles as a MythologyGag.

* WhamEpisode: The last flashback sequence, in which Dracula learns [[spoiler:the MemoryGambit he had made with his son, and it fully cements his HeelFaceTurn]].
* WhamLine:
-->'''Dracula:''' That is why the power of your God cannot destroy me... ''because I am His chosen one!''

* WhamEpisode: The last flashback sequence, in which Dracula learns [[spoiler:the MemoryGambit he had made with his son, and it fully cements his HeelFaceTurn]].
* WhamLine:
-->'''Dracula:''' That is why the power of your God cannot destroy me... ''because I am His chosen one!''

* RatedMForManly

** Dracula's and Alucard's new dodge move has them blink from place to place by transforming into a flock of bats.

** [[spoiler:Inner Dracula's]] first form bears an unearthly resemblance to [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaChroniclesOfSorrow Menace.]]

** Nergal, the second acolyte, physically resembles Pinhead from the ''Franchise/{{Hellraiser}}'' series, down to the dark clothing and bald head sans the nails, and one could say fulfills the same role (being servants/heralds to a higher UltimateEvil). His battle taunts are very similar to Pinhead's most famous quotes.

* AdaptationalVillainy: Of an odd sort, [[spoiler:with Zobek/Death. Granted, in the original continuity, Death has always been a villain, but he was also a close ally of Dracula's, with the games often referring to him as Dracula's confidante. In this game, he's an undeniable EnemyMine to Dracula who cares nothing for anyone and is pretty clearly manipulating Dracula for his own personal gain. Death does occasionally refer to Dracula as 'friend,' but in a way that is practically dripping with venom.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself and avenges Marie by killing both Zobek and Satan. But there's no telling how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes. Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding, leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last ''living Belmonts''. Rather than have a '''True Death''', Gabriel destroys the Mirror of Fate and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to see what the future holds next]], teasing a SequelHook. In unresolved matters, Inner Dracula still exists and Gabriel stated before that the natural order always have a Prince of Darkness in case the current is disposed.]]

* CityNoir: The modern-day city you get to explore is this, rife with corruption, decay, indoctrinated political leaders, and [[DirtyCop a police force who are just puppets]] in the hands of the Satan's [[CoDragons children]].

** Although Dracula is pretty much a demigod who can go toe-to-toe with Satan himself and come out on top, he is incapable of defeating Golgoth guards in straight-up combat and must always sneak past or avoid fighting them if they do spot him. While its initially handwaved during the first encounter that he is too weak to fight (which is true since he lacks his Void Sword), but every time he encounters them he is unable to fight them on, even after he recovered most of his powers and is now capable of overcoming stronger enemies.

--->'''Dracula''': What is a man... but a miserable pile of secrets?

** The prologue starts with [[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight holy warriors taking Dracula's castle by storm, and breaking into his Throne Room to find him drinking a glass of ...wine.]] Only this time, [[VillainProtagonist you're Dracula.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself and avenges Marie by killing both Zobek and Satan. But there's no telling how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes. Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding, leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last ''living Belmonts''. Rather than have a '''True Death''', Gabriel [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to see what the future holds next]], no longer relying on the Mirror of Fate. Additionally, Inner Dracula still exists.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself and avenges Marie by killing both Zobek and Satan. But there's no telling how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes. Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding, leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last ''living Belmonts''. Rather than have a '''True Death''', Gabriel [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to see what the future holds next]], no longer relying on the Mirror of Fate.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself and avenges Marie by killing both Zobek and Satan. But there's no telling how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes, and Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding and leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last living Belmonts. Gabriel, however, has earned his son's forgiveness and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to live and see what the future holds next]]. And as long as Gabriel and Alucard do live, the future looks bright indeed for humanity.]]

* DarkerAndEdgier: Taken even further than the first game. If the first game's moral conflict could be summed up as Light Gray vs. Black, then this game is beyond question a very, very Dark Gray vs. Black.

* ButThouMust: It is impossible to avoid the slaughter of an innocent family in the beginning of the main game. Refusing leads to a... ''[[IncrediblyLamePun fiery]]'' NonstandardGameOver.

* InfantImmortality:

** Averted with the version of Trevor present during one of Kleidos' challenges: he'll be gunned down by the Infected if you're not careful.

* SequelDifficultyDrop: The game's noticeably more casual if compared to the first ''Lords of Shadow'' thanks to the improved mechanics that grant Gabriel the ability to dodge/block mid-air, toning down of the FakeDifficulty, and the add-on of quite a few {{Game Breaker}}s that are available from the get-go.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems and avenges Marie by killing both Zobek and Satan. But there's no telling how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes, and Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding and leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last living Belmonts. Gabriel, however, has earned his son's forgiveness and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to live and see what the future holds next]]. And as long as Gabriel and Alucard do live, the future looks bright indeed for humanity.]]

** [[FallenAngel Dracula himself.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself by killing Zobek, avenging Marie in the process, then killing Satan for good. But God only knows how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes, and so is Victor, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding and leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last living Belmonts. Gabriel, however, has earned his son's forgiveness and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to live and see what the future holds next]]. And as long as Gabriel and Alucard do live, the future looks bright indeed for humanity.]]

-->'''Golden Paladin:''' {{God}} is with me, monster!\\

-->'''Roland''' and '''Dracula:''' Ubi fuerint haec nomina, ei digna Dei! Praecipimus vobis, atque ligamus vos ut non habeatis! Potestatem per pesten nec per aliquod! Quodeumque maleficium nocere ei incantationem neque! In anima, nec in corpore!

--->'''Friedrich Nietzsche:''' He who fights monsters should beware, lest he become a monster himself.

* InfantImmortality: Zigzagged with young!Trevor. Early on in the main story, you're expected to protect him from the frenzied Dishonored Vampires, and during that sequence, Trevor's unkillable. That being said, it is still possible for him to die if you loiter and let the vampires slit his throat via a scripted grip attack.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself by killing Zobek, avenging Marie in the process, then killing Satan for good. But God only knows how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes, and so is Victor, leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last living Belmonts. Gabriel, however, has earned his son's forgiveness and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to live and see what the future holds next]]. And as long as Gabriel and Alucard do live, the future looks bright indeed for humanity.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Surprisingly ''yes'', for a series that contains such tragedy. It was a long time coming, but Gabriel finally redeems himself by killing Zobek, avenging Marie in the process, then killing Satan for good. But God only knows how many people are dead from the virus released by the acolytes, and Victor is dead too, having sacrificed himself to lure one of the acolytes out of hiding and leaving Gabriel and Alucard as the last living Belmonts. However, Gabriel has earned his son's forgiveness and [[LivingForeverIsAwesome decides he wants to live and see what the future holds next]]. And as long as Gabriel and Alucard do live, the future looks bright indeed for humanity.]]