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Comapred to Rondo, Bloodlines isn’t that bad…… for the first three stages. After that…..
Castle Proserpina is the stuff nightmares are made of
Comapred to Rondo, Bloodlines isn’t that bad…… for the first three stages. After that…..
Literally save stating at the start of every room idc at this point lolCastle Proserpina is the stuff nightmares are made of
I'd figure they would retool it, since it's a prequel to the main game.Just scrap PoR's sisters mode if you have to, I just want the games.
Hmm I dunno, Rondo in general is probably the easiest of the Classicvania games.Comapred to Rondo, Bloodlines isn’t that bad…… for the first three stages. After that…..
Comapred to Rondo, Bloodlines isn’t that bad…… for the first three stages. After that…..
Yeah, not the easiest game ever, but I was able to finish it on actual hardware, where Bloodlines was a challenge even with save states.I don't really find Rondo all that challenging, Bloodlines felt more difficult when I played both as an adult.
Hmm I dunno, Rondo in general is probably the easiest of the Classicvania games.
I kind of get what you're saying though, because weirdly enough Rondo's first two bosses are some of the more challenging ones in the game (the werewolf not so much once you learnhow to use item crash
Edit: I should clarify that I've only played a little of Bloodlines so I guess I'm a fraud for even saying that lol, but from what I remember of the first few stages they seem generally a bit harder than Rondo's.
Well it was my first lol. But yeah Bloodlines got WAYYY harder it’s definitely eclipsed Rondo in difficulty at this point. I’ve also started SCIV which seems to be the easiest so far.I don't really find Rondo all that challenging, Bloodlines felt more difficult when I played both as an adult.
Exactly my experience haha. Well the requiem collection which doesn’t have save statesYeah, not the easiest game ever, but I was able to finish it on actual hardware, where Bloodlines was a challenge even with save states.
Do you want Castlevania's own Rogue Corps? Because that's how you get Castlevania Rogue CorpsSuper Castlevania IV is a Masterpiece and there should be a Remake for the Nintendo Switch!!!
NoDo you want Castlevania's own Rogue Corps? Because that's how you get Castlevania Rogue Corps
I'm not too fond of Shanoa, but gameplay wise the inspiration is clear. It works very well.Just finished Order of Ecclesia earlier today, great game, felt like it was inspired a lot by Simon's Quest. Shanoa is easily my fav protagonist.
I don't think so and it was a great experience on Switch for me. They're just emulated GBA/SNES roms.I’m looking at the Castlevania Advance Collection on Switch right now. Should I go with the PlayStation version instead? Are there any downsides to the Switch version?
There are three books scattered around the castle that have vague descriptions of certain demons. They're not just random and do serve a purpose.I’m gonna jump into Aria of Sorrow tomorrow. My only experience with Castlevania is Lords of Shadow on PS3, which I enjoyed at the time. I’ve got loads of experience with Metroid games though. Anything I should know going in?
None, and they look pretty good on the small Switch screenI’m looking at the Castlevania Advance Collection on Switch right now. Should I go with the PlayStation version instead? Are there any downsides to the Switch version?
I don't think so and it was a great experience on Switch for me. They're just emulated GBA/SNES roms.
None, and they look pretty good on the small Switch screen
Well, there we have it. The soundtrack is great and it looks good, but it sure feels like an NES game. The movement is stiff and I struggled with particularly the jumps.
I abused the hell out of save states, but the continues seemed generous enough so I think I could have beaten it even without them, it would just have taken a longer time.
Most importantly however, I do want to continue with the series. I imagine I would have enjoyed this a lot more 20-30 years ago and would have enjoyed it more now had I the nostalgia for it.
I really need to delve deeper into this series, I think I've only played Super and possibly Bloodlines? Something on SNES and something on Megadrive, and I don't believe I finished either. I also played the 2D Bloodstained and I think I've tried out an NES entry briefly too (probably the first).
I waited on getting Requiem on PS4 hoping it might come to Switch but I think that ship has sailed. I've also always been torn on which version of SOTN to play and I think when I get into these quandaries the best solution is to just say "fuck it" and play one of them, any one, rather than freeze with indecision.
To be honest any of the versions available in English (PS1, XBLA, PSP, PS4) is fine. I prefer the old voice acting for its cheesy charm and find the new dub to be kinda lifeless, and XBLA cuts the FMVs due to the filesize limits at the time it was released, but these are minor quibbles. SOTN is fantastic however you play it (except maybe the Saturn version, but that's the least accessible anyway).I really need to delve deeper into this series, I think I've only played Super and possibly Bloodlines? Something on SNES and something on Megadrive, and I don't believe I finished either. I also played the 2D Bloodstained and I think I've tried out an NES entry briefly too (probably the first).
I waited on getting Requiem on PS4 hoping it might come to Switch but I think that ship has sailed. I've also always been torn on which version of SOTN to play and I think when I get into these quandaries the best solution is to just say "fuck it" and play one of them, any one, rather than freeze with indecision.
My bad! Hope that didn't come off like gatekeeping ... wasn't my intent : ( I just meant relative to the other games.Well it was my first lol. But yeah Bloodlines got WAYYY harder it’s definitely eclipsed Rondo in difficulty at this point. I’ve also started SCIV which seems to be the easiest so far.
I'm not sure how I would feel about a remake, I enjoy how SCIV is a product of it's time when this was the first generational transition. The clever use of new effects only possible on SNES to create a sense of scale and atmosphere makes those little moments really shine for me. The biggest concern I would have would be the OST, which is very synth heavy, but has an interesting jazz influence at the same time. I wouldn't trust Konami to do a faithful OST that isn't an overbearing orchestral affair.Super Castlevania IV is a Masterpiece and there should be a Remake for the Nintendo Switch!!!
You're asking for Getsu Fuma, dudeOk I know we don't need more weeb in this world but I was thinking ... if Konami ever brought back the series ... imagine a feudal Japan Castlevania. That'd be so fucking sick! With monsters based on Japanese folklore and everything.
You're asking for Getsu Fuma, dude
A possible Super Castlevania IV Remake could've a great new reworked Soundtrack like the Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake for the Nintendo Switch.I'm not sure how I would feel about a remake, I enjoy how SCIV is a product of it's time when this was the first generational transition. The clever use of new effects only possible on SNES to create a sense of scale and atmosphere makes those little moments really shine for me. The biggest concern I would have would be the OST, which is very synth heavy, but has an interesting jazz influence at the same time. I wouldn't trust Konami to do a faithful OST that isn't an overbearing orchestral affair.
Getsu Fumaden rules, perfect for Halloween, though I highly recommend using an FAQ, especially for the labyrinths.Wow, that looks rad as heck! Why have I not heard of this before now?
You're asking for Getsu Fuma, dude
Yeahhhh the thing is, it's very hard to give advice about where to go in Harmony because honestly, the Castle isn't memorable at all ...So I bought the Advance Collection, and now I’m very stuck in Harmony of Dissonance, lol. I have the double jump but every path I find is either blocked off by a locked door, a jump I can’t possibly make (like a wall jump or something?) or an unbreakable wall that looks breakable. I’ll put an image of my current map in the spoiler below. I would really appreciate some hints right now since I’ve been running in circles for over an hour now .
edit: Of course, 30 minutes after posting here I figured out where to go. It’s the three black squares at the bottom right of the map. For some reason I never saw that entrance.
Yeahhhh the thing is, it's very hard to give advice about where to go in Harmony because honestly, the Castle isn't memorable at all ...
Yeah I quite enjoyed it, I just couldn't give you advice on where to go, even if I just finished it a few days ago!I'm having a good time with it. I'm planning on doing Circle next.
Yeah I quite enjoyed it, I just couldn't give you advice on where to go, even if I just finished it a few days ago!
One thing I will say ....I think there is a part later in the game where you can confused on what to do, and you have to use the wall-break ability at a save point, which seems a bit sus
This thread finally got me to try out Rondo! Only got to Stage 5, but I can see why it's so well regarded; the spritework, music and artstyle in general are incredible and the gameplay is super tight and responsive. No diagonal whipping was a bit weird at first given the very modern presentation but the game isn't really designed around it so it's not something I've missed much after getting used to it, and besides that the game isn't really particularly difficult so far so it's not really an issue. If I had to complain about something, it's the bosses, Stage 3's was good but the others have been either stupidly easy or just weird to fight.
But yeah - as soon as this played I had no doubts I was in for a good time
Sprites are so good that they were recycled for Symphony of the Night.
The Castlevania Advance Collection was the best $20 I’ve spent in a while. I will say they were shorter than I remembered them being when I played them way back in the day but I haven’t 100% completed the maps or obtained all the souls/DSS cards so I still have a lot of work to do.
My annual SotN playthrough was a blast too. I’ll never get tired of that one.
I enjoyed it even though it was quite the old school challenge, and I want to dive into some more some time in the future!After much pain and strife, I've done it. I've conquered Castlevania.
It was an interesting experience. Castlevania is the epitome of an old school action game - all about memorizing patterns and nailing your inputs, all with very limited room for error and little forgiveness for screwing up, especially since enemy damage scales up the further you progress. Simon's limited mobility also can be tough to go back to since so many platform/action heroes have more flexibility to dodge enemies and leap over obstacles. In particular, the last room of level 5 took a lot out of me. Still, I persisted, and I felt myself getting better as I memorized the levels. I'm curious to play more Castlevania in the future!
Isn't button mapping natively allowed in the games option menu?I just realized.
Since the Castlevania Anniversary collection doesn't allow button remapping for Bloodlines, i have been refusing to play that version because it doesn't use my 8bitdo M30 properly
Hopefully the NSO will allow me to remap.
o.o?Isn't button mapping natively allowed in the games option menu?
Hey all, new to the thread. Here is the list of Castlevania games I’ve played:
All the NES games, Super, SotN, All the GBA games, and OoE.
I’m looking for a new Castlevania game to play. I typically only like 2D games, but exceptions can be made. I currently have a Switch and PS5 (with PSNow). Can anyone recommend a game for me to play?
I looooove show Dracula. I don’t think they try to get you to “root” for him perse, but they add lots of depth to him.I started the Netflix show
Wow it sure is violent
Also despite being genocidal, the first episode tries hard to get you to root for Dracula which is weird