Oh no, I love the original lines. I remember being disappointed with the Dracula X Chronicles redub. The characters sounded less distinct.
The original English lines largely aren't even bad.
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Oh no, I love the original lines. I remember being disappointed with the Dracula X Chronicles redub. The characters sounded less distinct.
The original English lines largely aren't even bad.
kunonabi
Member
original. Never cared for the psp version changes.
keisuke999
Member
CotM was not made by IGA, and is considered non-canon.
I don't see what everyone else in this thread seems to...
Like I posted earlier, bought all the GBA and DS ones and have been playing through them in order of release.
I can't stand CotM. Everything is so... idk, just doesn't feel right. The DSS system is cool, though,
HoD I feel is MUCH better as far as the game itself is concerned, (the music is... whaever) but obviously they both pale in comparison to AoS and DoS, which are complete masterpieces.
Canon or not, it's undoubtedly a Castlevania game.
What bothers me is that Curse of Darkness is missing from both the string of games with images and descriptions, and the list at the end.
The Lamonster
Member
It just dawned on me that the best example of a 3D Metroidvania is the Batman Arkham games.
What IGA considers canon has absolutely no bearing on fan interest. Particularly when his rationale for what is canon seems arbitrary and self-serving.
In any case, While I had previously played Super Castlevania IV as a rental, Legacy of Darkness and Circle of the Moon are the first Castlevania games I actually owned and cleared. So, I have a certain nostalgia for them. I still think they are pretty fun games. Legacy of Darkness was ambitious, with four characters who played completely differently from each other, while Circle of the Moon had the cool DSS system.
Well, it wasn't the main Castlevania team that made it right? It was the Castlevania 64 team, iirc. CotM was kickass, the music was amazing. Then we got Harmony of Dissonance which sacrificed music for visuals. Which is funny because it looks pretty bad..
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
I've only played the NES/SNES Castlevanias and SotN. On a whim, I wanted to go through this series, because I knew that I would love it, but just never jumped in. Finally, I did. Playing through Ecclesia and I'm completely in love with it.
All right, I just beat a few levels of Rondo of Blood. I went with PSP because I tried many other options without much success, plus the translation, despite wanting to play it on my big screen TV.
Anyhow~
I like the specials in this game, is this the game they originated from? They are like the ones in SOTN. Although, the cross special is unique, I haven't seen that in any other Castlevania. I like that you can stairs hop and land on the stairs after hopping, it makes traveling up and down the stairs much quicker. I'm kind of confused, though, there are these parts where the lamps are covered in these small bats that fly around you if you get near, but they don't appear to do anything besides that. I wonder what they do?
I also found a HUGE pot roast right before Minotaur. Like gosh, it was bigger than Richter! Speaking of Minotaur, to heck with that guy, he sucker punched me after he died and almost killed me. I went to look away since I beat him, then POW. Haha.
Although, yeah, I'm having fun. The game is hard as nails, but the save system keeps making me come back for more, I really am glad you can save in this. I think the whip should have a bigger hitbox as you have to be pretty precise with it, but other than that, not many complaints. I like the music as well.
Anyhow~
I like the specials in this game, is this the game they originated from? They are like the ones in SOTN. Although, the cross special is unique, I haven't seen that in any other Castlevania. I like that you can stairs hop and land on the stairs after hopping, it makes traveling up and down the stairs much quicker. I'm kind of confused, though, there are these parts where the lamps are covered in these small bats that fly around you if you get near, but they don't appear to do anything besides that. I wonder what they do?
I also found a HUGE pot roast right before Minotaur. Like gosh, it was bigger than Richter! Speaking of Minotaur, to heck with that guy, he sucker punched me after he died and almost killed me. I went to look away since I beat him, then POW. Haha.
Although, yeah, I'm having fun. The game is hard as nails, but the save system keeps making me come back for more, I really am glad you can save in this. I think the whip should have a bigger hitbox as you have to be pretty precise with it, but other than that, not many complaints. I like the music as well.
Yeah Rondo of blood is where item crashing came from, yep almost all the bosses in rondo do a last ditch attack after being killed, what liked about the game is that it has multiple paths and bosses just like CVIII so it adds a lot of re-playability plus Maria is pretty fun to use in the game.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I played the PSP Dracula X too, and I think I'm stuck somewhere in level 5. Old-school CVs are too hard for me. 
brandonh83
Banned
Could be that they're seeing how it sells... oh well I bought that shit the day it went up even though I don't really like it. But it's Castlevania and I have to support my baby.
Nocturnowl
Member
One small thing that always bugged me about Rondo, if I recall the whip feels like it's lacking impact upon hitting enemies compared to previous games, that sort of halting impact seen in the NES titles and SC4 is something I prefer.
Maybe i'm still bitter because the alternative stage 5 is a BASTARD, I never beat it, it almost drove me to madness trying to. It's still good but it's certainly the most action/enemy heavy entries of the Classicvanias I've played, a bit too heavy for my liking I guess.
Maybe i'm still bitter because the alternative stage 5 is a BASTARD, I never beat it, it almost drove me to madness trying to. It's still good but it's certainly the most action/enemy heavy entries of the Classicvanias I've played, a bit too heavy for my liking I guess.
Soodanim
Gold Member
I was just thinking about the CV games I've played, and I realised that I never finished DXC. It's essentially been used as a long winded way of loading SotN so I can see the additions, including the familiars that make the game freeze on the nightmare boss. I re-ripped the entire UMD because of that, thinking it was a bad rip.
I think I may have ruined 2D Metroidvanias for myself slightly by playing the recommended ones: SotN, CotM, AoS, DoS, OoE. I kind of want to play HoD, but I've seen a video detailing exactly why the map is bad. That said, I have a higher tolerance for "bad" that the internet average, so maybe I will be okay. And the other one I missed is PoR, which I have heard bugger all about. Time to go read the OP.
I think I may have ruined 2D Metroidvanias for myself slightly by playing the recommended ones: SotN, CotM, AoS, DoS, OoE. I kind of want to play HoD, but I've seen a video detailing exactly why the map is bad. That said, I have a higher tolerance for "bad" that the internet average, so maybe I will be okay. And the other one I missed is PoR, which I have heard bugger all about. Time to go read the OP.
AA more than AC, but that's a good shout.
Portrait of Ruin isn't bad. It's probably not standout great, but it's more challenging than Symphony or the Sorrow games, and there's an okay amount of content. Expect characters and story to be closer to Dawn of Sorrow levels than anything else though.
I haven't played Harmony of Dissonance in years, so I can't say much on it. It's probably good if you just want a Metroidvania romp.
Box of Bunnies
Banned
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I like POR as well and wished Charlotte had more to her, you can muscle your way through the game as Johnathan without even changing to her(though you can do the same as her without switching) but when POR was first shown I thought with the switching system that there would be some hardcore enemies that straight up resist melee or magic, along with different elements, and while there are a few that do have some resistances or switch
, it wasn't really implemented well and you can just melee your way through everything, can even do the blank book challenge with Charlotte for extra fun.
It does factor in more in Sister's mode as Loretta is pretty op but thankfully many enemies can resist ice so Stella balances her out.
like Death
It does factor in more in Sister's mode as Loretta is pretty op but thankfully many enemies can resist ice so Stella balances her out.
The Lamonster
Member
Okay I am totally addicted to Harmony of Despair. So much fun.
And I'm only just getting started! Add me on PSN: TheLamonster
And I'm only just getting started! Add me on PSN: TheLamonster
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
The music that played in the clock tower was the most grating shit ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtpI4Lvk9_M
Maybe the worst song in the entirety of Castlevania.
The game itself was okay... but the castle was poorly designed and was trying way too hard to give you the "ZOMG inverted castle" moment again. It's definitely the worst Metroidvania style CV.
My hears are bleeding. Thanks
I didnt even remember the inverted castle.
What I remember though was the final boss. Very very lackluster
kunonabi
Member
If it isn't wasn't for the shitty anime look, meh story, and poorly implemented partner system it would have been solid. It at least tried to make platforming somewhat meaningful again. It's futile effort but appreciated nonetheless.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
HoD suffered from awful sound compression but not from bad composition. Soshiro Hokkai ain't no Yamane, but if you hear re-arranged versions of his tracks they really shine.
Take this for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5tSgqPLbpU
Now listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouwGpIW9Twk
See what I mean?
Nocturnowl
Member
Oh man, I wish I did that now, sure i'd probably screw up the input early on, fall off the platform and it would all go downhill but punching Galamoth in the face repeatedly would be therapeutic.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
What game should I go to next after Ecclesia? I've never played any of the Iga games besides SotN.
I really like that system and wish it will come back again in some forms.
It wouldn't hurt to play SotN's predecessor, Dracula X.
Have a Nice Day
Member
Portrait of Ruin.
Dawn of Sorrow is a sequel to a GameBoy Advance game, Aria of Sorrow, and they are connected plot wise. make sure you play AoS before DoS.
If you enjoy the challenge, I'd say go for Circle of the Moon.
Lee Chaolan
Member
I love this series so much. Just spent some time listening to the soundtrack of Belmont's Revenge: SO GOOD.GIF.
Belmont's Revenge was actually my introduction to the series way back in the early 90s. I fell in love with the whole series. Everything just meshed so well: gameplay, atmosphere, music, story, you name it. I used to go to the castlevania dungeon website almost every day to read up on the series and gush about the series with other enthusiasts.
My interest has waned over the last few years though ever since IGA has been pushed to the sidelines. Even though this new Lords of Shadow series looks amazing, I can't even get past the first few levels. It is very obvious that they shoe-horned Castlevania into what was probably intended as a new IP. So sad. I played the xbox 360 version and it had many framedips as well, so that may have contributed to my marred experience.
Belmont's Revenge was actually my introduction to the series way back in the early 90s. I fell in love with the whole series. Everything just meshed so well: gameplay, atmosphere, music, story, you name it. I used to go to the castlevania dungeon website almost every day to read up on the series and gush about the series with other enthusiasts.
My interest has waned over the last few years though ever since IGA has been pushed to the sidelines. Even though this new Lords of Shadow series looks amazing, I can't even get past the first few levels. It is very obvious that they shoe-horned Castlevania into what was probably intended as a new IP. So sad. I played the xbox 360 version and it had many framedips as well, so that may have contributed to my marred experience.
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Box of Bunnies
Banned
It's the Castlevania block of Summer Games Done Quick ATM. Harmony of Dissonance over, Ecclesia on now, Castlevania 64 up afterwards.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
I think I'll go with this. With exception to Death and Dracula, the game was fairly challenging, and I loved it for that.
DonasaurusRex
Online Ho Champ
castlevania has some all time great music....dracula battle perfect selection ...just wow.
I tweeted Dave Cox and he didn't respond.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Oh, completely.
Which is why I'm glad both the Vita and the 3DS have decent sound hardware for a change (well, the PSP was fine, but anyway)... because if Konami actually DOES greenlight a new, real Castlevania game, the music could finally shine like this.
Angel Whispers
Member
I look nothing like my my Mii picture. It was actually a poor attempt at Juste Belmont from Castlevania: Harmony Of Dissonance. What can I say? I'm a fan of the artwork for the Castlevania Series.
Dawn Of Sorrow is one of my Handheld Games of the 7th Generation. It was also the first game to sell me on the idea of a Castlevania game where the main game did not feature a whip.
Also, I have said this in the past - I've always thought it very much a shame that we never saw a Castlevania game on the Wii with whip, scale and hook pointer controls. That would've been pretty cool.
Heart Of Fire is probably my favourite track, including its different arrangements.
Bloody Tears played on piano is a beautiful masterpiece, and my favourite arrangement of that track.
Dawn Of Sorrow is one of my Handheld Games of the 7th Generation. It was also the first game to sell me on the idea of a Castlevania game where the main game did not feature a whip.
Also, I have said this in the past - I've always thought it very much a shame that we never saw a Castlevania game on the Wii with whip, scale and hook pointer controls. That would've been pretty cool.
Heart Of Fire is probably my favourite track, including its different arrangements.
Bloody Tears played on piano is a beautiful masterpiece, and my favourite arrangement of that track.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Wait, are you saying Dracula wasn't challenging in CotM? I made it as far as him and never could beat him... :S