Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (2010) | How Woke Is It?

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow2010

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What We Think

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is about old-school heroics and Gothic adventure, showing little to no signs of modern 'woke' influence. A refreshingly non-woke experience that feels like a product of its time.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow focuses on traditional narrative themes like revenge, redemption, and supernatural battles. Characters are crafted for their roles, not as vehicles for modern identity politics or forced diversity. The protagonist is a classic brooding hero. There's essentially no sense that ideology trumps storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The game leans heavily into classic Catholic and Gothic lore, portraying religion, family, and morality as sources of strength and conflict. Masculinity is center stage, not lampooned. No attempts at revisionist portrayals or undermining long-held traditions. Quite a throwback, honestly.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no evidence of a modern ideological monoculture here. While the game is mostly from one perspective (Gabriel’s), it isn’t preaching, nor does it caricature traditional viewpoints. The absence of modern progressive talking points is notable.

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