First Castlevania DS scans
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The price better drop though cuz the DS is not worth what it's priced at right now, especially with the PSP price point being what it is.Virgin Wii
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jett said:
Fafalada once explained how the DS could pull off better than SOTN graphics while having just as good a soundtrack. Don't remember the details though.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Faf.
Drawing spells in mid battle with the stylus would be ridiculous and, frankly, impractical. Just as well it's limited to a boss gimmick.
I guess they could use the mic and some basic voice recog software. Having to constantly bark obscure spell names aloud might look silly on the train tho.
I guess they could use the mic and some basic voice recog software. Having to constantly bark obscure spell names aloud might look silly on the train tho.
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Takuan said:
It really doesn't though. Compare Soma in those new pics (if you saved them... I did
) to the AOS pics posted in the 2nd or 3rd page. Soma looks more detailed in this new game.MadOdorMachine
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Mama Smurf said:
Please tell me this isn't true. I bought a DS for Castlevania, but there's no way I'm drawing a pentagram. Does anyone know if it says that in the article?
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MadOdorMachine said:
The pentagram's origins are actually not satanic. I wouldn't feel too bad about it.
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MY PSP WOULD SUFFICE ALSOVibri said:
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MadOdorMachine said:
Funniest post of the year :lol
MadOdorMachine said:
Heh. Dude, no offense, but if you're playing a Castlevania game you should be worried about a lot more things than just a pentagram. If we're going to be anal about it, there is a lot of pagan/santanic/demonized imagery in a Castlevania game. If you're worried about such a thing maybe it's not the type of game you should be participating in.
evilromero said:
No, see, the PSP definitely... no, strike that, without a doubt has way, way superior audio capabilities. This is also not a comparrison. However, the DS is at the level where we will be able to listen to robust soundtracks in games and not be reasonably annoyed. For any technophile/audiophile, though, it's not even in the same realm.
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RE4 vs. SH4 said:
Actually it's a hexagon and it is demonic. I'll pass on this game. It's a shame they've done this to such a fantastic series. The graphics look good, but I refuse to play a game that has Satanism in it. The idea of letting someone else besides Iga make a Castlevania game's not a bad idea considering the direction he's taking the series. I know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but seriously, if you're interested in playing this game, do a little bit of research on hexagrams or demonic/satanic symbols. It's nothing to take lightly.
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Rei_Toei said:
I've done some study into paganism and Wicca. I dunno about Dan Brown, but I'm kinda sick of hearing about the Davinci Code.
No, it isn't. I suggest you do some research of your own.
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Wow, just when you think it can't get any weirder. This thread has more twists than a M. Night Shyamalan flick.
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Amir0x said:
You're right. As a fan of the series I've been willing to overlook certain aspects the series has taken on. I thought collecting souls in AoS was pushing it, but I draw the line at drawing out satanic symbols. That's taking it too far for me. The series has changed quite a bit. It's one of my favorite series and I'm disappointed it's turned out like this.
Oh, no. You collected souls in AoS? I spoke to my local minister regarding that particular gameplay implementation. Apparently it is quite dangerous and can consequently have God condemn you to hell, where you will be tortured for eternity. Needless to say, I kept my distance!MadOdorMachine said:
MadOdorMachine said:
I understand, I'm Christian myself. I myself don't find these things offensive as I feel they're just arbitrary events in "make believe" productions I use for entertainment. In other words, they don't follow me into my life and I make sure it doesn't. I can understand how it would be offensive to someone who is trying to stay on the right track, however. I just think that if it's something you're really feeling guilty about you should perhaps take a second look at the series and just ignore it as a whole. You know, it's just something that crosses the line over and over again in terms of demonic symbolism.
That's my POV though. I respect your position.
Socreges said:
That's really not right to mock his religious beliefs. In fact, I find that offensive. Respect his position as I am sure he respects your own.
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This kind of thing is nothing new to the series.
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I have done some researchRE4 vs. SH4 said:
Hexagrams -- Also known as the Seal of Solomon -- Definition --
Two interlocking reversed triangles. "...proficient magicians regard the Seal as one 9of the most powerful and meaningful of all magical symbols. This explains why it is found in such diverse sources as grimoires designed to set out the supposed rules of demonic conjuration (Fig. 69) and magical spells designed for enchantment (Fig. 70). Hexagrams are also known as "Demon Traps" when they are surrounded with a circle. (See figure 70). When a witch wants to conjure a demon she draws a 9-foot circle on the ground. Then she draws a hexagram inside. Then by pronouncing the proper formulas she can force a demon to appear within the circle. As long as she stayed inside the circle the demon could not hurt her and must do her bidding. If the witch stepped one foot outside the protective circle the demon would kill.
MadOdorMachine said:I have done some research
Hexagrams -- Also known as the Seal of Solomon -- Definition --
Two interlocking reversed triangles. "...proficient magicians regard the Seal as one 9of the most powerful and meaningful of all magical symbols. This explains why it is found in such diverse sources as grimoires designed to set out the supposed rules of demonic conjuration (Fig. 69) and magical spells designed for enchantment (Fig. 70). Hexagrams are also known as "Demon Traps" when they are surrounded with a circle. (See figure 70). When a witch wants to conjure a demon she draws a 9-foot circle on the ground. Then she draws a hexagram inside. Then by pronouncing the proper formulas she can force a demon to appear within the circle. As long as she stayed inside the circle the demon could not hurt her and must do her bidding. If the witch stepped one foot outside the protective circle the demon would kill.
You really didn't have to do research. Even if the origin of the Hexagram isn't demonic, the games intention is obviously sinister because that fits in with that game world. It's a world filled with such things
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not planning on drawing a hexagram in a nine foot circle on the ground. Just a little one inch one on the screen of the DS. I think I'll be safe...
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SantaCruZer said:
As i said I was willing to overlook certain things before but this game actually has you drawing these symbols. It's one thing to see it, you see it on a dollar bill, but it's another thing to draw it. There's nothing wrong with a Belmont using a cross to fight evil. In fact, that's one of the main reasons I find the series so appealing. The series has become more graphic over the years and I overlooked that because it is something you see every day. I'm just saying there is a difference between seeing something it and drawing it. When I first heard about Castlevania DS, I imagined they would use the touch screen for equiping items/inventory.
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heavy liquid said:
Don't you know? The only true way to experience Castlevania DevilSatan is to play it while standing in the middle of a 9 foot hexagram that's drawn out of blood(can't forget to draw one on the ceiling!!), with 666 candles in the room. My DS will be tricked out with a Pentagram made out of carved human bones that I will have glued onto the top of it.
It's the only way to play!
Madodormachine - your selective research is in line with the very worst of christian tradition.
These symbols have been around for thousands of years and there are many different interpretations. You chose to link to definition of a hexagram from a pagan website, which is obviously going to claim some kind of demonic affiliation, when infact many religions define the hexagram as a symbol of unity and truth.
Try this:
http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefshexagram.htm
http://www.peter-buswell.com/Library/hexagram.htm
http://www.symbols.com/encyclopedia/27/2722.html
These symbols have been around for thousands of years and there are many different interpretations. You chose to link to definition of a hexagram from a pagan website, which is obviously going to claim some kind of demonic affiliation, when infact many religions define the hexagram as a symbol of unity and truth.
Try this:
http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefshexagram.htm
http://www.peter-buswell.com/Library/hexagram.htm
http://www.symbols.com/encyclopedia/27/2722.html
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Not necessarily. Only in the modern day, most used meaning of pagan.
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Gattsu25 said:
So in conclusion, you're blind.
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Vibri said:
I know there is no winning in a religious debate, and I don't want to ruin this games' thread for everyone else by turning it into a religious debate. However, I have to say there is a big difference between a natural honey comb, the Star of David, and a cult symbol. It's all in the meaning. If you look at the pictures in the scan, you can see how your drawing is presented and then completed (by the player) to defeat the boss. You can't complete the Star of David without lifting your pen unless you add an extra line. The cult symbol I posted above can be completed without lifting the pen. I'm sure we can all agree the symbols in the game are more cultish than Jewish. I don't like the idea of drawing those symbols no mater how big or small they are. It's nothing to take lightly. I feel I've kind of derailed this thread, but it is game related. The game looks good. I'm upset about the hexagrams though.
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"cultish"? what is that supposed to mean?MadOdorMachine said:
are you aware that the term has negative connotations even though they may not apply?
SotN rocks. AoS rocks. Another game in that line is fine with me. Who cares what parts of the DS it uses? Good games are good, we should be happy that we're getting a new 2D CV. I don't care if they write this thing for a supercomputing cluster, if it's "only" as good as Aria/SotN then yay us. You guys are retarded. Kthnxbye.
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Oh. It's so hard to tell. Especially with a :d smiley that often means a post's sarcastic.