Chronicles of the Wolf - Castlevania Fans Rejoice!
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March Climber
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Added it to my wishlist, thank you OP
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Bought...will play some tonight.
As an aside...having to find this game here in a random thread (no offense OP) really pisses me off.
I have "knelt at the alter of Gabe" since it was released and I have spent an un-GODLY amount of money on that store. Why does this stuff NEVER end up in my discovery queue or recommended on any of my steam pages?
Their curation algo is trash. /end rant
As an aside...having to find this game here in a random thread (no offense OP) really pisses me off.
I have "knelt at the alter of Gabe" since it was released and I have spent an un-GODLY amount of money on that store. Why does this stuff NEVER end up in my discovery queue or recommended on any of my steam pages?
Their curation algo is trash. /end rant
MiguelItUp
Member
Added to wishlist! Thanks OP!
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
This game a buddy of mine told me about today and recommended it. I have no clue how he even heard about it.
This had 0 advertising and no one is talking about it yet it seems to be top shelf gaming for my interests.
Truly fucked when stuff like this goes completely under the radar.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Yup gonna have to see to this here game right here
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I want to play it - definitely looks like my sorta game. I'm pretty sure it's from the same dev team as Wallachia, which I really enjoyed - definitely a hidden gem.
lachesis
Member
The character moves like Rastan Saga in a way? 
Wishlisted - but these days, there are so many indy-metrovania inspired games... I wish Konami will revive the franchise with a brand new game.
I love Igavania Castlevania, and would love to have him back at helm at Konami Castlevania dev team... but at the same time, I would love to see a new direction too.
Wishlisted - but these days, there are so many indy-metrovania inspired games... I wish Konami will revive the franchise with a brand new game.
I love Igavania Castlevania, and would love to have him back at helm at Konami Castlevania dev team... but at the same time, I would love to see a new direction too.
TintoConCasera
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Looks cool, thanks OP.
There's a demo for those interested in giving it a go.
There's a demo for those interested in giving it a go.
El Muerto
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I'm gonna wait for this to get included in a indie bundle somewhere. That art direction looks cheap. The dev made a few Castlevania homebrew games before this but this doesnt look like an upgrade from their previous free games. You can check out their other games on their site http://the-mig-page.wifeo.com/castlevania-haunted-castle-2et3.php
TheDuskwalker
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Didn't know this game existed, looks solid and most user reviews are positive. Will try demo later.
TerribleAtThisGame
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I'll definitely give the demo a shot. Always appreciate demos. Will leave some impressions tomorrow when I get the time to try it.
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Spent an hour or so with this tonight.
Probably obvious but this is a bit rough around the edges. Controller mapping is odd but is completely serviceable.
Probably obvious but this is a bit rough around the edges. Controller mapping is odd but is completely serviceable.
- Overall the controls are snappy and functions just like most 'Vania games. Control wise (length of jumps, responsive movement while jumping, sub weapon usage, etc) it feels like Simon's Quest.
- Enemy variety is nice and their attacks animate well.
- There are a few rough world assets but the enemies are nice and the music is passable as well (at least so far).
- Sub weapons are are neat takes on the same types you'll find across most Castlevania games.
- You get 6 equipment slots, there is a relic system (have not used) and what looks like a few hidden systems.
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MLSabre
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If anyone had played Lecarde Chronicles 2 fangame, which Migami Games also made, the game plays pretty much the same way. Looks to be a pretty decent Metroidvania game!
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
I somehow totally forgot that I did play this until reading your post. Can't evwn recall if I liked it but I THINK so??
Knightime_X
Member
Feels like an SNES game, but like a Super SNES kind of castlevania metroidvania type game.
I like it!
I like it!
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
If it's making anyone sick there's always 3 fantastic Castlevania Collections that are out now too.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Temuvania
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Nah, these games are good. Just hyper derivative. But originality ain't everything!
Little Mac
Member
Which is the best one? Dominus?
simpatico
Member
For the metroidvania, yes. Fantastic bundle. Top 5 for me last year overall.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I'd say you would be better off getting Dominus for the NDS QoL features but the Advanced Collection is fantastic with Circle of the Moon and Aria of Sorrow. I'd say Dominus has 3/3 awesome games while AoS has 2/3. Both worth checking out.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Looks cool, will check it out at the weekend
Shadowstar39
Member
Anyone actually play this?
Is this actually sotn or more castlevania 3/curse of the moon type game?
If more linear souls like pixel game, forget it. If actual sotn or castlevania 2 like metroidvania then count me in. Anyone actually know?
Is this actually sotn or more castlevania 3/curse of the moon type game?
If more linear souls like pixel game, forget it. If actual sotn or castlevania 2 like metroidvania then count me in. Anyone actually know?
digoutyoursoul
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Ceadeus
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Also, this bad boy is coming up and hope it's masterclass. The trailer looked promising, it has so many cool features including character swapping just like Portrait of Ruin
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Shadowstar39
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Holy shit.. Sold.. That looks amazing. When did that come out?
Also Check out guns of fury for a metal gear/contra themed metroidvania. Awesome game.
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cinnamonandgravy
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will give it a go
Ceadeus
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It came out on January so yeah it's pretty new! I hope you like it, I also really dig the OST you'll see.
Yes! Guns of Fury, I forgot about it but I was looking for a physical release , it's already on my wishlist though, thank you for reminding me.
Elginer
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This demands a Switch 2 portAlso, this bad boy is coming up and hope it's masterclass. The trailer looked promising, it has so many cool features including character swapping just like Portrait of Ruin
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Ceadeus
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Oh yeah, I'm sure it's only a matter of time. This demands a Switch 2 Special Edition.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I picked it up and wanted to share some thoughts:
-Symphony of the night meets Simon's Quest
-Plays more like a super castlevania in the levels but retains the RPG elements of SoTN.
-Fantastic voiced narration and soundtrack
-Game looks good albeit some things feel not cohesive. Certain background aspects.
-Don't know if this issue persists on all platforms but I got it on my NS2 , and at the shop the screen flashes a strobe effect that is seizure inducing and it does it for one enemy so far which is a water ball. I imagine this is a bug and hopefully is only for NS2 so other platform players won't be subject to this cuz it fucking sucks hard.
Overall high recommend for castlevania fans.
-Symphony of the night meets Simon's Quest
-Plays more like a super castlevania in the levels but retains the RPG elements of SoTN.
-Fantastic voiced narration and soundtrack
-Game looks good albeit some things feel not cohesive. Certain background aspects.
-Don't know if this issue persists on all platforms but I got it on my NS2 , and at the shop the screen flashes a strobe effect that is seizure inducing and it does it for one enemy so far which is a water ball. I imagine this is a bug and hopefully is only for NS2 so other platform players won't be subject to this cuz it fucking sucks hard.
Overall high recommend for castlevania fans.
Slightly clunky but full of the Castlevania spirit and certainly worth checking out if you want more games in that old-school style.
Unlike Simon's Quest, there are usually some clues or reasonable ways of finding stuff, at least from the few hours I've played so far. Beware the death traps though.
The music also rocks!
Unlike Simon's Quest, there are usually some clues or reasonable ways of finding stuff, at least from the few hours I've played so far. Beware the death traps though.
The music also rocks!
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ssringo
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Bump to say I wound up buying this one on a whim. Agree with earlier sentiments that it's a bit rough and got some jank to it. And it probably won't be changing anyone's mind who isn't already a fan of the genre. But if you are into classic Castlevania and the Metroidvania variations, this is a pretty good game in the style of.
protonion
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I'm 60% in according to the save file.
For Castlevania fans it's an absolute must play.
It could be an official game of the series and would be universally loved.
It has a retro feel in the controls but it is deliberate and the game is built around that so it will never frustrate.
The first part is like Simon's quest with small towns, micro dungeons and puzzles/quests.
It's packed with cool secrets all over.
A few hours in, the game transforms into SOTN.
It is somewhat easy so far. The bosses can kill you fast but they have clear patterns. Once you get them you defeat them with no issues.
Exploration is amazing.
9/10
For Castlevania fans it's an absolute must play.
It could be an official game of the series and would be universally loved.
It has a retro feel in the controls but it is deliberate and the game is built around that so it will never frustrate.
The first part is like Simon's quest with small towns, micro dungeons and puzzles/quests.
It's packed with cool secrets all over.
A few hours in, the game transforms into SOTN.
It is somewhat easy so far. The bosses can kill you fast but they have clear patterns. Once you get them you defeat them with no issues.
Exploration is amazing.
9/10
Pyral Phoenix
Member
I finished 100% it a month ago or sth
This studio made a fan game for castlevania the lecarde chronicles 2
This here is almost the same game, it's a fun one and i recommend it to those who love castlevania and metroidvanias in general
This studio made a fan game for castlevania the lecarde chronicles 2
This here is almost the same game, it's a fun one and i recommend it to those who love castlevania and metroidvanias in general
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Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Started playing it last night, got it with a bit of discount on Switch now that they fixed BC support for it but might double dip on Steam Deck and/or PS5 for the right deal. Graphically (animation and general quality of effects) this is really quite excellent and music is the kind of Igavania I was expecting (but yes, it starts in a very Castlevania 2 way which for the time was mind blowing).
Controls, this is where the experience of the teams that made something like SotN showed, could be a bit more polished, running or jumping against walls or blocks does not block the player with any particular animation but stops you from playing the attack animation… just let the player attack, it is not going to bring any damage and you accepted some overlap between sprite and the walls themselves so it should not be a collision detection issue… very tiny small things like that. Also bit large as a game, did not expect it to be this large (considering we do not have 4K visuals here and music can afford to be compressed).
Still, colour me very impressed
!Panajev2001a
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This does look very cool, I think they benefit a lot from the added horsepower to give back the hyper detailed and super fluid look of the 2D games it is a spiritual successor of. It does make me wonder though, 2D artists scarcity aside maybe, if 3D of this quality is not more expensive than high resolution pure 2D games…Also, this bad boy is coming up and hope it's masterclass. The trailer looked promising, it has so many cool features including character swapping just like Portrait of Ruin
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Panajev2001a
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This bug should be now fixed, I think Nintendo patched it with the latest Switch 2 Firmware update (several BC fixes).
Ceadeus
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That was a question I had when the first game was on kickstarter. They finally showed the 3D engine and we all went wow wtf.. another unreal engine ugly fuck up.
So with the very long development time I was wondering how come the team didn't go 2D route instead of 3D. I remember someone telling it was more expensive to make pure 2D over using unreal. More precisely because each frame/sprite needs to be hand-drawn or animated, which adds up fast.
The end result for Bloodstained was fine, I suppose but I really miss the 2D style they used for Castlevania on the DS!