Koji Igarashi Kickstarts Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2.5D, backdash, 2018)
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AmethystEnd
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This demo is fantastic. Everything is running smoothly for me (including outside in the rain).
It controls so fucking nicely, too. People who watched footage before set the jump was too floaty, but you have so much control over the jump height/length based on how long you hold the button.
Also, backdash crouch canceling to attack faster is satisfying, and not as fucking overpowered as it was in previous games because you move much farther with the cancel, so you have to reposition after about 3-4 swings.
Specs
i7-4790
GTX760
It controls so fucking nicely, too. People who watched footage before set the jump was too floaty, but you have so much control over the jump height/length based on how long you hold the button.
Also, backdash crouch canceling to attack faster is satisfying, and not as fucking overpowered as it was in previous games because you move much farther with the cancel, so you have to reposition after about 3-4 swings.
Specs
i7-4790
GTX760
Reluctant-Hero
Member
So bummed that I can not use my steam key because I am on a mac... I played the demo at E3, but I want to play it in my own home with headphones on, so I can enjoy it.
If you're feeling generous, I'll take it.
I forgot to fill out my survey in time.
Spiritreaver
Member
Just finished it for the first time. Damn that felt good, boy have I missed a good ole Igavania. Ready for more already.
Just finished the demo, and I thought it was great! Boss was a little easy, but that will most likely change in the final version.
The only thing I thought was strange were some of the button combinations (I was playing with a PS4 controller). It's been awhile since I've played a Iga Castlevania, but I thought it was awkward for a sword swing to change it's mapping from the square button (default when on the ground), to triangle mid-air. But when you get the kung-fu shoes, you can still attack with the square button mid-air.
That was my only grip in an otherwise cool demo. This game is shaping up to be fantastic (feels and runs great at this point) and it's nice to see a game like this again from Iga!
EDIT: Just read that you can attack downward with the sword. I might've just missed something then. I will try it again tomorrow.
The only thing I thought was strange were some of the button combinations (I was playing with a PS4 controller). It's been awhile since I've played a Iga Castlevania, but I thought it was awkward for a sword swing to change it's mapping from the square button (default when on the ground), to triangle mid-air. But when you get the kung-fu shoes, you can still attack with the square button mid-air.
That was my only grip in an otherwise cool demo. This game is shaping up to be fantastic (feels and runs great at this point) and it's nice to see a game like this again from Iga!
EDIT: Just read that you can attack downward with the sword. I might've just missed something then. I will try it again tomorrow.
Wishmaster92
Member
Post some .Png's guys
TriAceJP
Member
Lol. That got a good laugh out of me.
Beat it, plays identically to DS-era Metroidvania games. You can attack, land, and attack again. You can attack, backdash to cancel, and attack again. Breakable walls are a thing. Sliding is in. You can attack diagonally downward with the long sword. Souls from Sorrow are basically in. Enemies are weak/strong against different attacks. The kick weapon did more damage to armored guys while the sword did more to fleshy ones. There were some areas I couldn't reach, looks like you need double jump or a glide ability. I put on a headband and it showed up on my character. Some enemies seem to have different animations depending on where you land a kill strike. Others will react to your attacks (the wheel enemy being knocked backward is a nice touch).
Metroidvania's entirely back. The only thing missing is wall food and a giant zombie appearing if you beat a bunch of them in one room.
Metroidvania's entirely back. The only thing missing is wall food and a giant zombie appearing if you beat a bunch of them in one room.
Ultimadrago
Member
I've played through the demo and am really liking the basis for movement. The boss fight seemed a very tad simple, even considering the idea that its an early one. I'm looking forward to more of it!
Also, I like the Level Up and Crystallization animations.
Also, I like the Level Up and Crystallization animations.
Yep, those were really slick.
OmegaDL50
Member
Level up swirly letters effect reminds me of the swirly letters when you level up in SOTN or pick up a Heart Max item. Nice little nod to reference.
Lemon King
Neo Member
Bunch of Screenshots from my playthrough.
e: Expect some spoilers in the next few days. RON client package has a bunch of stuff in it that has yet to be released / revealed / announced.
e: Expect some spoilers in the next few days. RON client package has a bunch of stuff in it that has yet to be released / revealed / announced.
3rd boss is a giant skeleton hand
Remembrance
Member
Noticed a few things on replay:
There's a chance of getting two different red shards. Squids can give you a water spell and fireballs can give you homing fireballs.
There's a chance of getting a yellow (buff) shard.
The boss has two different second stages: making two tentacle barriers and shooting a jet of water across the stage twice, or just slamming tentacles down on the boat.
There's a chance of getting two different red shards. Squids can give you a water spell and fireballs can give you homing fireballs.
There's a chance of getting a yellow (buff) shard.
The boss has two different second stages: making two tentacle barriers and shooting a jet of water across the stage twice, or just slamming tentacles down on the boat.
VARIA
Member
If you still have it I'd love to try the demo. Love all the Igavanias.
Jack Random
Member
demo is what i wanted from this game. it's some castlevania-ass castlevania.
controls well, feels good. the only issue i have is that i did not see any ways (beyond potions) to gain health mid-level. but in the context of a massive castle or something with save points, that might not be an issue.
i would also recommend they add a small minimap to an upper corner. this isnt the DS.
controls well, feels good. the only issue i have is that i did not see any ways (beyond potions) to gain health mid-level. but in the context of a massive castle or something with save points, that might not be an issue.
i would also recommend they add a small minimap to an upper corner. this isnt the DS.
You can also get a red shard from the mace enemy. From the Kickstarter update it sounds like every enemy has one implemented except Morte.
solidsnakeiv
Banned
Got a code and I'm a console only guy, so if anyone wants it just message me
AlphaDragoon
Member
Can you still backdash then duck and swing immediately for the three-hit?
StarCreator
Member
So far my biggest gripe is that the game makes no effort at all to explain the keyboard/mouse controls, and there's apparently no way to do the directional shard attack without using a controller so the demo isn't beatable without one.
It does. I can't tell if the ring is equipped, but the boots weapon definitely changed the model, as does unequipping the scarf.
It does. I can't tell if the ring is equipped, but the boots weapon definitely changed the model, as does unequipping the scarf.
Sorry again.
KZXcellent
Member
Sent over a PM a few minutes ago. Hopefully I wasn't too late!~
Same here tbh
zerokoolpsx
Member
Just beat the demo too. The jump feels a little floaty. They need to up the difficulty of the boss several orders of magnitude. Give it more attacks and it was too easy.
Kept forgetting which spells was assigned to what button since I was using a DS3. Frame rate seems good. I kept doing up + B to use special weapons haha.
Kept forgetting which spells was assigned to what button since I was using a DS3. Frame rate seems good. I kept doing up + B to use special weapons haha.
solidsnakeiv
Banned
Sorry guys, gave it to the first message.
Not a bad idea. At least offer as an option.
This runs like butts on my laptop. lol
GeForce GT 540M
Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2GHz
8 GB RAM
I mean it's not great, but it can usually run at least 360/PS3 level games at medium or so. But I guess there aren't a lot of config options in the demo. Maybe it could run better if I could make the graphics worse.
GeForce GT 540M
Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2GHz
8 GB RAM
I mean it's not great, but it can usually run at least 360/PS3 level games at medium or so. But I guess there aren't a lot of config options in the demo. Maybe it could run better if I could make the graphics worse.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
So... it sounds like this was the one to back, huh?
I'm really impressed with the screenshots I'm seeing so far, and you can just tell from the gameplay footage that they nailed the feel. I had to back the game just because it's Igarashi's chance to make something awesome, and I'm glad to hear it's shaping up.
I'm really impressed with the screenshots I'm seeing so far, and you can just tell from the gameplay footage that they nailed the feel. I had to back the game just because it's Igarashi's chance to make something awesome, and I'm glad to hear it's shaping up.
OmegaDL50
Member
If you check the Kickstarter page. It specifically states the game currently supports an Xinput only controller. Also controls are shown on the KS page.
There is nothing listed in regards to keyboard support, which proper support will implemented much later probably.
Read the KS update, Iga mentioned about implementing this later on.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Just beat it. Runs well, plays smoothly, looks good and feels and sounds Castlevania.
It's all much too easy but I'm assuming that's the demo, and difficulty balance will be fine-tuned later. Boss would be more threatening if her attacks took more health, anyway, but no biggie.
It's all much too easy but I'm assuming that's the demo, and difficulty balance will be fine-tuned later. Boss would be more threatening if her attacks took more health, anyway, but no biggie.
StarCreator
Member
The backer update that accompanied the demo release pretty much says they intend to do exactly that.
Just downloaded and installed but it gave me a 'Failed to start game (unknown error)' message. Verified the game files but I'm still getting the same error. Help?
I should probably point out that this is the first Steam title I've installed on my secondary drive as my primary is 3-4 GBs from topping off.
I should probably point out that this is the first Steam title I've installed on my secondary drive as my primary is 3-4 GBs from topping off.
Pyrrhus
Member
As a $60 backer of MN9 (and a $150 backer of Bloodstained), I'm of a mind to be charitable there. Even though the end result of MN9 wasn't great, the success of its kickstarter still led directly to Iga and, for that matter, Yu Suzuki taking the plunge on crowdfunding a revival of their work. So in the end, MN9 still did us some tangible good.
Just finished my playthrough. It looks and feels pretty great so far. The jump is pretty floaty, but it allows you the freedom to choose your jump height, so you can shorthop everywhere should you choose. I do which the ascent was a bit faster, though.
The boss was pretty nothing, but I suspect it's only like the first introductory boss anyway. They can add a lot more to it.
So far, I'm pleased with how it's progressing.
The boss was pretty nothing, but I suspect it's only like the first introductory boss anyway. They can add a lot more to it.
So far, I'm pleased with how it's progressing.
Lemon King
Neo Member
Got MotionBlur working!
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
"Floaty jump" is perfect for an Igavania, to be honest. It reminds me of Alucard's jump which was just about perfect.
Oh definitely.
It's just really sad to see that fans wanted Inafune to make another Mega Man game, which he didn't really do, and it turned out to be disappointing.
On the other hand, fans wanted Igarashi to make another Castlevania game, which this seemingly is, and just this demo alone is already pretty impressive.
