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Castlevania: Harmony of Despair |OT|
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Scarecrow
Member
Is there some way to look at how the characters differ? Like, I played through the first level as John and Shanoa. I don't know what John is supposed to do, but I remember shanoa can suck up souls or something like that. I didn't encounter any though. It also seems like Alucard would end up being super powerful by the end if he can do all the broken shit from SotN.
seady said:
I've only played the ones that have been released. Limbo, beat it and loved it but haven't touched it since. Castlevania is growing on me but Hydro Thunder Hurricane gets regular play nightly from me.... but thats just my opinion.
Yet to be released. Monday Night Combat looks interesting and Lara Croft... well... we'll see if Eidos hasn't completely borked that franchise yet.
snoopeasystreet
Member
I made a group Gamertag.
Add GAFlevania HD if want to play with other gaffers.
Add GAFlevania HD if want to play with other gaffers.
Wow, that sucks. The default camera is WAAAAY far back (good for six players, I guess, but yeah). And fumbling with the camera controls (and you can't get the damn thing to switch unless you leave it outside the game you're in at 2x/3x NO REGISTER ANYTHING ELSE) is horrible.
That said: The gameplay is okay with the exception of the "safe points" being able to be attacked. What good is going into a menu to heal/change equipment if I'm going to be hit in a "safe point?" So goddamn stupid.
I'll buy the game when it's on sale. Sorry, Iga but $15 is too rich for my blood for a time limit "single-player" Castlevania.
That said: The gameplay is okay with the exception of the "safe points" being able to be attacked. What good is going into a menu to heal/change equipment if I'm going to be hit in a "safe point?" So goddamn stupid.
I'll buy the game when it's on sale. Sorry, Iga but $15 is too rich for my blood for a time limit "single-player" Castlevania.
quinntendopower
Banned
played for a little while with some friends, and so far we all really like it, and we definitely had big reservations about it.
it's a bit generic, but i can tell it might end up being alot of fun in the end trying to go for good time/score runs.
music on level 2 was incredible.
it's a bit generic, but i can tell it might end up being alot of fun in the end trying to go for good time/score runs.
music on level 2 was incredible.
snoopeasystreet
Member
Just add GAFlevania HD as a friend on xbox live.abq said:
Just played the trial mode solo. I got to the boss and died.
My first complaint is how slow I walk and secondly the joke of calling this castlevania "HD." I went back and played SotN and the art the used for the XBLA version was much more visually appealing to me (and you were closer to the action).
Maybe none of this would matter if I was hoping around with 5 other pals, but it feels like a step backward and isn't more fun than playing SotN. I also didn't like the use of those book stations to use/equip stuff...
Will give it another chance in a day or so, but I was really expecting to like every SoA game this year, but I've only pulled the trigger with Limbo. Hydro Thunder is fun, but it wasn't something I needed to own right now.
Here's to hoping MNC and Lara Croft have fun demos that will hook me in.
My first complaint is how slow I walk and secondly the joke of calling this castlevania "HD." I went back and played SotN and the art the used for the XBLA version was much more visually appealing to me (and you were closer to the action).
Maybe none of this would matter if I was hoping around with 5 other pals, but it feels like a step backward and isn't more fun than playing SotN. I also didn't like the use of those book stations to use/equip stuff...
Will give it another chance in a day or so, but I was really expecting to like every SoA game this year, but I've only pulled the trigger with Limbo. Hydro Thunder is fun, but it wasn't something I needed to own right now.
Here's to hoping MNC and Lara Croft have fun demos that will hook me in.
Ganondorfo
Junior Member
Does this game have a new soundtrack or are they using the old popular tunes from the castlevania series?
Eaten By A Grue
Member
This game is great, not sure if I agree with the reviews. Then again I am a Castlevania fanboi.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
No, all your stuff is saved at the end of the level.Teppic said:
BMX Bandit
Member
HurricaneJesus
Member
First Castlevania since Iv for me, and I am loving it. Never really enjoyed SOTN, but this is more my style.
Oh, Konami... you and your $2 budget.BMX Bandit said:
Cheers for the perfect netcode though, it basically never lags from what i have experienced.
JesseZao, that's because SotN is Ps1 and had a high budget, these sprites/backgrounds are ripped from the DS games.
So yeah i get your point, SotN is better i guess.
theMrCravens
Member
Been playing for 2-3 hours.
The multiplayer is worth the 1200 points.
I do not recommend this for solo.
Although I think you all should play it now while it's still fresh, because I expect most will get bored of the maps in 3-4 weeks.
You do not want to play this when there's no one online.
The multiplayer is worth the 1200 points.
I do not recommend this for solo.
Although I think you all should play it now while it's still fresh, because I expect most will get bored of the maps in 3-4 weeks.
You do not want to play this when there's no one online.
Wizpig said:
It really saddens me that this is the case. Producing a polished 2D Castlevania for XBLA/PSN seems like it would be an excellent non-Kojima moneymaker for Konami. I want Iga to be given the opportunity to make such a game, but Konami sending out a no-budget remix that doesn't even let me try the multiplayer doesn't make sense to me. It just looks like a milked franchise. I understand they want to breakout 3D CV again, but has history taught them nothing?
Basically, I want this to be excellent so badly, but I can't see my support for this game producing the game I wanted later on (which seems like the only reason I would have to overlook the flaws and the unfun single player I was allowed to play in the trial). I don't think I'd be complaining if this was released at 400 points, maybe 800 points. Just like I wouldn't have bought Deadly Premonition at $60, but it was a great deal and worth picking up at $20.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Gah; first impressions: yes, the Konami $2 budget indeed.
This game is basically an interesting idea, that is utter garbage in terms of the effort, time and thought that went into it, made fun (surprisingly fun) by the inherent awesomeness of multiple players ripping through a metroidvania castle.
This could have been truly epic had it been a real game.
As it is, 1200 points for a romhack flash game that happens to be real fun with a party of five.
This game is basically an interesting idea, that is utter garbage in terms of the effort, time and thought that went into it, made fun (surprisingly fun) by the inherent awesomeness of multiple players ripping through a metroidvania castle.
This could have been truly epic had it been a real game.
As it is, 1200 points for a romhack flash game that happens to be real fun with a party of five.
KibblesBits
Member
I've seen a lot of people casting this and enjoying the game on JTV. If they continue to introduce DLC it may do really well. I also watched single player and noticed it seemed fun too.
divisionbyzorro
Member
So - does anyone know how to get Shanoa to absorb new powers? I've played about an hour and a half and I haven't seen a single glyph appear...
Son of Godzilla
Banned
The demo is sooo bad... It looks okay zoomed all the way out, but normal view is pretty much just sticking daggers in your eyeballs.
WHY IS THERE NO MULTIPLAYER? Such a terrible decision. I couldn't figure out how to heal up so I just died at the boss. Yayyyy :L
WHY IS THERE NO MULTIPLAYER? Such a terrible decision. I couldn't figure out how to heal up so I just died at the boss. Yayyyy :L
Son of Godzilla said:
:lol the zoomed in view isnt that bad. Healing, well you have to buy items, equip them, then Hold RT (item menu) and press LT (activate)
Theres a few original tracks, but alot of the stuff is remixed DS title music.
divisionbyzorro said:
I guess look out for magic using enemies, or enemies with some glow around them, at least thats what I noticed when playing awhile ago in a party with two Shanoa. Speaking of which, partying with 4+ people is fun.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I really like this game. I'm playing by myself right now but I'm still finding enjoyment out of it.
I'm sure it's more fun with friends though. But I'm glad I got it!
Being a huge fan of the Metroidvania games help of course!
I'm sure it's more fun with friends though. But I'm glad I got it!
Being a huge fan of the Metroidvania games help of course!
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
If this game had the money, time and resources being put into God of Vania then I think it might just have been my favourite in the series. As it stands it's still a very fun venture and taking in mind the shoestring Iga had to develop this with my only complaint is there aren't enough options in matchmaking, adding the ability to search for games taking place on a specific level would make this title perfect for what it is.