Castlevania: Lords of Shadow vs The First Templar
Both Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and The First Templar share Hack and Slash — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes 4 categories against 0 for The First Templar.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
The First Templar| Metric | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow | The First Templar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.93 | ★ 3.27 | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow by 0.66 (17%) |
| Metacritic | 84 | 57 | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow by 27 (32%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,594 adds | 775 adds | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow by 819 (51%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 1h | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 2 | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow |
| Release year | 2010 | 2011 | The First Templar is newer by 1 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow only: PlayStation
Verdict
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Hack and Slash, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.