Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition vs Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is R$5.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 65 |
| Quality | 67 | 68 |
| Value | 96 | 87 |
| Popularity | 32 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 9.99 | R$ 15.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.7% positive | 66.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 72 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Nuuvem Cheapest Authorized resellerR$9.99−80%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$10.00−80%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$19.33−61%Buy Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Side by side over time
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate EditionLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
Details and requirements
| Item | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2013 | December 6, 2012 |
| Developers | Climax Studios, MercurySteam | Crystal Dynamics |
| Publishers | KONAMI | Crystal Dynamics |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 15 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition or Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition 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 – Ultimate Edition worth buying over Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)?
Based on the metrics, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition 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. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:37 PM UTC