/vr/ - Retro Games

CV64 was always met with some criticism, but upon release it actually received positive reception. There was definitely no hate, mostly a 7.5 or 8 game.
Much like with DK64, it's in retrospect that it started to get actual hate or harsh criticism.
It's an actually decent 3D adventure/action game and as another anon said actually manages to feel like a classicvania in 3D, although some stages are more adventure-focused or even sort of survival horror-ish, some others are more linear and focused on platforming and action.
Personally, I enjoy it but it took me some time to get used to its controls. Once I learned how to dodge attacks (a sort of subtle mechanic that's never explained, at least not in-game) the game becomes much more manageable and fun. But as anon already said, it is probably a game that, nowadays, can mostly only be enjoyed by fans of Castlevania, or at least people who are very interested in early 3D action games.
One thing I can comment I love about it is the different outcomes in the game depending on what you do, especially the character Lenon, probably one of the most interesting item sales guys in any game I've played. Not just because of his particular appearance, but also because he's a hidden boss.
Dracula's true form and Death battles are bat shit insane, too.
>>6692309
>but from what I gather LoD basically contains all of it's content, but plays better.
I never played LoD but from what I've read, the CV64 levels got redesigned, I think made a little bit shorter/simplified. Also, CV64 has special Simon and Maria costumes you can unlock for Reinhardt and Carrie. There are unlockable costumes in LoD but they aren't the same ones.

>>4988341
He also has an alternate Simon armor skin.

>>4523178
The classic Simon/Maria outfits can only be unlocked on CV64