Castlevania: Lords of Shadow PC – Vampiric resurrection

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition arrives for PC this week, and features the full game, trophy integration through Steam, and two add-on chapters – Reverie and Resurrection, but is the beloved console reboot a success on PC almost three years later?

The game currently sits on a Metascore of 84, while holding down a 79.80 percentage of on GameRankings.

The game still looks to be pleasing critics on PC, but what are they actually saying?

Eurogamer Germany: 9/10

“It is not the most cutting edge conversion, but the lavish art manages to shine even more in this sharper, prettier and more fluid version of Lords of Shadow. So, in our book, the game still holds the same appeal as the console versions back in fall 2010, especially seeing that PC users don’t get this brand of bombastic brawler all too often. This game won’t get any better, at least not until Lords of Shadow 2 rolls around.”

Meritstation: 9/10

“One of the greatest Castlevania 3D games ever made comes to PC in the best shape. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the best way to discover Gabriel Belmont’s crusade against darkness. An enhanced experience for Mercury Steam’s stunning adventure.”

IGN Italy: 8.5/10

“Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition has not aged at all in the last three years and the graphic update is solid and well made, despite a little disappointment for textures and animated cut-scenes.”

PC Games: 8.1/10

“A solid port that looks sharp and runs smoothly on modern PCs. Aside from the DLCs, which are already included in this version, the original game remains mostly untouched. It’s no Symphony of the Night by any means, but a fun experience nonetheless, with diverse levels, incredible atmosphere and challenging combat.”

Digital Chumps: 8.4/10

“MercurySteam’s take on Castlevania has never looked better than it does with the Ultimate Edition. Despite being three years removed from its original release, it’s still a joy to play and would do very well for itself when compared to more recent genre releases.”

Gameblog.fr: 8/10

“Castlevania Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition features the original game along with the two DLCs, all that in a superb new dress. The graphics, revamped for modern day PCs, are really beautiful (except during cinematics) and the game is still very good. However, you will absolutely need a game controller to enjoy it.”