Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - Revisiting the 2012 VGA Trailer
Back in December 2012, gaming fans were treated to an exciting reveal when Konami showcased the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 trailer during the Video Game Awards (VGAs). This trailer, once hosted on Viddler.com at URL ce5ae022, generated significant buzz among Castlevania enthusiasts in gaming communities like The Realm of Mortal Kombat Forums.
What Made the Lords of Shadow 2 Trailer Special
While the original video is no longer available since Viddler.com ceased operations in 2022, forum discussions from the time reveal several key elements that excited fans:
- The trailer showed the protagonist wielding a sword in both past and present settings
- It featured scenes set in the future that connected to the post-credits sequence from the original Lords of Shadow
- The main character (Dracul/Gabriel Belmont) appeared disoriented, expressing uncertainty about how he arrived in the modern setting
- The impressive visuals were reportedly all in-engine rather than pre-rendered CGI
Story Elements Revealed
Forum members who viewed the trailer noted several intriguing story elements that would later appear in the final game:
The narrative would span multiple time periods, with Dracula's story unfolding in both medieval and modern settings. A mysterious figure in golden armor appeared, which sparked speculation about additional Belmont family members becoming antagonists. The church window with a distinctive hole connected to the confrontation between Dracul and Zobek from the original game's post-credits scene.
The Legacy of Lords of Shadow 2
Released in February 2014, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 concluded the rebooted trilogy that had begun with Lords of Shadow in 2010. The game expanded on the dark, gothic atmosphere that had made the series a fan favorite, while bringing the narrative into contemporary times.
While opinions on the final game were mixed, the anticipation building from this trailer demonstrates how effectively Konami marketed the title's ambitious scope and visual design.
This particular trailer was shared by forum member Flying Jinko on page 7 of the "2 new Castlevania games" thread at The Realm of Mortal Kombat Forums, where members actively discussed their theories about the game's direction.
Though we can no longer view the original video footage, these community discussions preserve a small piece of gaming history and remind us of the excitement that surrounded the continuation of this beloved franchise.