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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HDVSLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Quality
68Popularity
27Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−85% $2.26
Buy Now
VS
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Quality
68Popularity
48Value
90
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−57% $3.00
Buy Now

Winner

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

12
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
12 of 15 metrics
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.26 Wins
$3.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.24 Wins
$3.00 -
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-57% -
Sales Frequency
33 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive Wins
67% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
905 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
606 -
Negative Steam Reviews
331 -
299 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
906 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2014 Wins
Dec 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $2.26Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +12% $2.54View
Steam
Steam +32% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +563% $14.99View
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $3.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +133% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (2,117 reviews) — mostly positive
2,117 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.26 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.24)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-42% player decline
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (905 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
905 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.00 — very accessible price
57% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCastlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HDLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Release Date
March 27, 2014
December 6, 2012
Developers
MercurySteam
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
KONAMI
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X11 compatibe video card with 1024Mb RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound supported with DirecX9.0c or better
  • Additional Notes: Xinput Compatible Gamepad

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD or Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD won the comparison against Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD worth buying over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?

Based on the metrics, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC

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