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[Arsic]

This looks amazing and is already out. Will be buying this the second I wrap up Metroid Dread this week.

 

[Arsic]

If anyone picks this up post some impressions.

 

[March Climber]

Added it to my wishlist, thank you OP

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

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

 

[MiguelItUp]

Added to wishlist! Thanks OP!

 

[Arsic]

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

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]

Yup gonna have to see to this here game right here

 

[Ceadeus]

Thanks for the heads up OP, i'll be buying the game on Switch. I'm currently looking for a physical copy.

 

[bender]

The box art is so bad.

 

[Comandr]

I see you, Great Value Richter Belmont.

Will check it out though. I miss Igavania. Konami plz. Kith and make up with Igarashi.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

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]

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.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Looks cool, thanks OP.

There's a demo for those interested in giving it a go.

 

[El Muerto]

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]

Didn't know this game existed, looks solid and most user reviews are positive. Will try demo later.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Looks cool, thanks OP.

There's a demo for those interested in giving it a go.

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]

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.

• 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.

If you like the demo I would recommend!

 

[MLSabre]

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!

 

[Romulus]

After SOTN I just want to play as the bad guy, or at least somewhat evil in terms of power. The concept of playing a half vampire was just awesome.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

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!

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]

Feels like an SNES game, but like a Super SNES kind of castlevania metroidvania type game.
I like it!

 

[Northeastmonk]

If it's making anyone sick there's always 3 fantastic Castlevania Collections that are out now too.

 

[diffusionx]

Temuvania

 

[Spukc]

Temuvania

Not good?

Shame

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Not good?

Shame

Nah, these games are good. Just hyper derivative. But originality ain't everything!

 

[Little Mac]

If it's making anyone sick there's always 3 fantastic Castlevania Collections that are out now too.

Which is the best one? Dominus?

 

[simpatico]

Which is the best one? Dominus?

For the metroidvania, yes. Fantastic bundle. Top 5 for me last year overall.

 

[Northeastmonk]

Which is the best one? Dominus?

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.

 

[simpatico]

Hold up, this has been out for a month? And we're just now finding out about it? Da fuq?

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Looks cool, will check it out at the weekend

 

[Shadowstar39]

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?

 

[simpatico]

So if you own Bloodstained, and buy the Blood and Moon bundle on Steam, you'll only pay $17.99

 

[Ceadeus]

If you like this genre I would also suggest BladeChimera. A little less complete or diverse than Castlevania but still a solid game! Physical copy on Switch is available.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

If you like this genre I would also suggest BladeChimera. A little less complete or diverse than Castlevania but still a solid game! Physical copy on Switch is available.

Oohh I like it, thanks for the heads up

 

[Ceadeus]

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]

If you like this genre I would also suggest BladeChimera. A little less complete or diverse than Castlevania but still a solid game! Physical copy on Switch is available.

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.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

will give it a go

 

[Ceadeus]

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.

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.

 

[Lokaum D+]

gladly Castlevania isnt a Nintendo ip

 

[Elginer]

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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This demands a Switch 2 port

 

[Ceadeus]

This demands a Switch 2 port

Oh yeah, I'm sure it's only a matter of time. This demands a Switch 2 Special Edition.