Doesn't the Wii VC have it?
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Doesn't the Wii VC have it?
Isn't that the snes version?
Rondo is PCEngine/TurboGrafx game. Though the western port was bastardized and redone to be a sequel to IV I think?
Unless the VC is a proper localization of the original, I think the only way to play it might be by unlocking it on Dracula X Chronicles on the PSP.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Heh
SkyMasterson
Member
No i was talking of the true Chi no Rondo, i think it was on the Hanabi Festival or something like that.
Edit:
Yep i knew i wasn't wrong.
So it's the Japanese PC Engine version? That's interesting.
Man it's a shame localization and porting was such a hack-job back in the day. It shows in the Castlevania series worse than most others.
CrazyTank940
Member
I do wish Dracula X Chronicles let you turn off the borders for Rondo and Symphony, I'm not that big of a fan of borders when there's a slight chance of screen effects
yes I'm really paranoid of my Vita over something so small like DXC's borders lol, I'm odd like that
yes I'm really paranoid of my Vita over something so small like DXC's borders lol, I'm odd like that
On top of that, the intro is in German too.
Nocturnowl
Member
It's not a bad game but there's something that feels missing from the various maps. If DoS offers one of those big old explorable castles to trek through and OoE has the more fragmented action focused areas of smaller size and does this angle well then PoR feels like the game caught in between these two styles with the main strength of neither. PoR doesn't really succeed in having that fun of a castle to explore with its smaller size and the portrait maps suffer similarly. I don't know, map design just feels a bit all over the place both in layout (not to spoil things but you've got like an area that takes a symmetry approach and the results aren't great) and occasionally aesthetics as well, *first portrait area spoilers*
wasn't there like flying pink jellyfish things and Henry VIII fellows in those victorian interiors early on? even by CV standards that combo felt bizarre
I also find the dual characters approach and how they handle both weapons and sub weapons is quite limiting compared to the customisation offered from Sorrow's Soul system and Ecclesia's glyphs. I mean in the end it's competent enough at what it does, a reliable slice of the Metroidvania formula with a few hooks of its own yet nothing to truly shout about, it's just kind of there and bookended by better games.
Since you enjoyed the other two I figure It'll be a fun enough ride regardless, some really good music in there at points but I guess that's a given.
DracoBlade
Member
I'm probably in the minority but OoE is my least favorite DS CV entry. Beautiful animations, a compelling take on story/protagonist (by CV standards), aside I found the game to be to short (or artifically padded by diffculty spikes, dont get me wrong I relish the challenge but
). The soundtrack is arguably my favorite of the recent iterations as it seems Yamane really endeavored to experiment with different tempos/styles. Ultimately however my biggest problem with the game is the fragmented pacing. I love how its essentially an homage to classic level by level based CV's but for a SOTNvania I believe pacing is paramount and a cohesive level layout is key/personally preferred. IDK but if I had to make my own DS rankings DoS and PoR precede OoE.
All in all I love the game but it remains my least favorite of the masterful DS trilogy.
dat Blackmore was a nearly game smashing prick!
All in all I love the game but it remains my least favorite of the masterful DS trilogy.
Where are you seeing this change in opinion? I've been seeing that the framerate is still terrible and its the same game but with a shiny HD coat.
Gamefaqs D:
Cow Mengde
Banned
I'm at 3 portraits right now and I'm actually very impressed with the level design. The aesthetics definitely looks weird. I actually found the first portrait refreshing. I agree it doesn't feel right for Castlevania, but it's just different enough that after so many games, I appreciate the change.
I also love the usage of traps and hazards in the levels. Remember the Training Area on OOE? They were a real challenge and POR actually had some of that buried in the main game. The room layouts are also very interesting. I found OOE's level design the worst. Tons of skills for the characters and hidden powers to find too.
DracoBlade
Member
The gameplay was certainly top notch and taut but I felt it kind of lacking, limited to no pickups and only runes. Granted its kind of semantics as a weapon pick up is essentially the same as rune collecting but idk I always loved the loot fest of SOTN legacy games with arsenals of varying names and usually interesting backstories/connotations to mythical weapons (Excalibur etc.). The combat system wasn't bad by any means but it felt like a palette swap (i.e throwing axe becomes simply a larger throwing axe with a different rune) with only a handful generally varied/dramatically changing up gameplay.
CrazyTank940
Member
Gonna try the PSN Mirror of Fate demo. Kinda curious what I think of it since I never kept my 3DS long enough to play it then. Downloading this thing now.
honeymustardn
Member
Gonna get a complete copy of Dracula XX for £40 tomorrow, woohoo!
DracoBlade
Member
Woah congrats/how? lol
DracoBlade
Member
How much would you guys pay personally for a Complete in box Super CV 4? In negotiations with a guy and want to make sure I'm getting some degree of discount.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KaIZ5ePZwP4
Guys I don't care anymore, I'm so hyped for this
I loved LoS1 and this seems an improvement in every regard
Guys I don't care anymore, I'm so hyped for this
I loved LoS1 and this seems an improvement in every regard
spyhunterzero
Member
Does anyone know if the US is getting that collectors edition?
I remember getting the first one so I'm hoping we do get it.
I remember getting the first one so I'm hoping we do get it.
DracoBlade
Member
We arent. At least not the Dracula's Tomb Edition as its exclusive to Europe/GAME.
Source: Dave Cox
I'm importing it....
While we're on the subject, is there going to be a PC edition with LoS 1 & 2 + MoF? I think I can hold out to get the complete package on PC, that will at least ensure the frame rate isn't horrible and I can write off MoF as a freebie instead of something I pay for (since I don't care for it very much).
DracoBlade
Member
I'd say its not unlikely for a digital LOS saga bundle (eventually say part of a steam sale or something) but retail.... Highly unlikely
( like 90% not happening)
Yeah, I don't mind it being digital. I just want to play through LoS 1 without framerate issues and if I can snag everything all at once I'm fine waiting. I don't like the LoS games so much that I need them right away.
Thanks.
spyhunterzero
Member
Same here. I held off on LoS1 Ultimate to see if they are going to bundle it with MoF.
As for the Collectors Edition. That sucks. Wonder if they will atleast make one like they did with the first game which wasn't too bad. All I really want is the steel case since I love steel case covers.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
WAIT A MINUTE!
The LoS collection didn't add any improvements from the PC version to the console versions at all? It's the same thing that came out like 3 years ago?
The LoS collection didn't add any improvements from the PC version to the console versions at all? It's the same thing that came out like 3 years ago?
spyhunterzero
Member
What did you expect. Hell I think I heard that MoF is actually the same 3DS version, but HDed in terms of improvements.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Thank god I held off grabbing this day 1. Will get on a steam sale instead.
DracoBlade
Member
Yeah MOF HD doesnt even fill 16:9 aspect ratio...unless im missing something on my ps3
ChamplooJones
Formerly Momotaro
Just finished the LoS2 Demo. Sweet baby jesus am I hyped!
If the devs play their cards right. LoS2 could rank with, maybe even exceed God of War 2 as the best western hack n' slash game.
If the devs play their cards right. LoS2 could rank with, maybe even exceed God of War 2 as the best western hack n' slash game.
DracoBlade
Member
Agreed wholeheartedly. I feel like its gonna be the swan song that will hopefully not go un-appreciated of this gen.
spyhunterzero
Member
Doing some CV HD runs if anyone is interested
DracoBlade
Member
So I live in the US and have preordered the European limited edition of LOS 2 but when i was glancing the terms and conditon on the product page here I saw this:
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Dracula's Tomb Premium Edition - Only at GAME
Does that mean they will not ship it to me to import it overseas even though my preorder went thru and everything?
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Dracula's Tomb Premium Edition - Only at GAME
Does that mean they will not ship it to me to import it overseas even though my preorder went thru and everything?
drhankmccoyphd
Neo Member
Crossposting from the LoS Ultimate thread, but I'm at the Titan Graveyard in Chapter 10, I found the gate and the two areas I'm supposed to fight coffin monsters to get the keys, but when I run around the areas nothing spawns. I've gotten the first section to spawn once but I died. Did I just hit a game breaking bug?
So I'm playing sotn for the first time now. Just got the bat sonar thing and am in the abandoned mine
Man this game is fun. So much like super metro is. I'm playing with a guide, but I will want to come back again and just wonder around and enjoy the gorgeous environments and great music!
Man this game is fun. So much like super metro is. I'm playing with a guide, but I will want to come back again and just wonder around and enjoy the gorgeous environments and great music!
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Why lose the joy of discovery? It's not like the game is difficult...
Enh discovery is overrated, I never would have found the jeweled glove early for example without following a yt video. That was some cv2 stuff right there.
I still thought it was just as cool. And I get more joy out I speed running sequence breaking than discovery.
Who's your favorite Belmondo design wise?
Mine is Juste, just look at how badass this guy is...
Design wise? Alucard or Shanoa. Juste looks sick in concept art but his in-game sprite is terrible
Seven Force
Banned
Who's your favorite Belmondo design wise?
Mine is Juste, just look at how badass this guy is...
Though I don't care for the LoS games, Trevor's redesign is amazing. Takes the best of the Kojima redesign and molds it into something fantastic.
As far as the regular canon goes though, gotta give it to Julius:
I'm a big fan of Richter's SoTN design, too.
Nocturnowl
Member
Redesigned Trevor is my favourite, the spiffy green coat appeared in some CV games before MoF as well so as long as it's running of that look and not the barebones barbarian look then I'm on board with Trevor.
Speaking of MoF the only time I've really dug Simon's getup was with that games take, if nothing else MoF gave me some damn good redesigns.
Speaking of MoF the only time I've really dug Simon's getup was with that games take, if nothing else MoF gave me some damn good redesigns.
spyhunterzero
Member
Trevors redesign is pretty awesome. Simons is nice too since it's like a mix of Chronicles Simon and classic Simon. Julius and Shanoa are my other faves
Seven Force
Banned
I'm honestly surprised someone finally made the red hair work. I thought that it was a really bizarre design decision in Chronicles, but they really made it work for his MoF redesign.
Alucard's MoF redesign is good too, but the SoTN-onwards design still reigns king for me.