/vr/ - Retro Games

>>3674850
I still personally prefer the original since I find the level design a lot tighter in that one. The early levels are utterly fantastic but I think there's a drop of quality in the final few stages which kind of brings it down for me.

It IS gorgeous though and having multiple characters on hand is a fantastic idea that I wish was brought back for later games.

The NES version is a different game due to the fact the difficulty is greatly increased. Enemy damage is increased where even the smallest enemies will end you quickly. The second loop is insane and I recommend trying to get through it at least once since it's probably the hardest thing in the series to do, yet alone one of the hardest accomplishments on the NES library.

I think the production level stays on about par for the rest of the games after 3. 4, Dracula x (Rondo and the SNES game), Bloodlines, Belmont's Revenge, and Rebirth are all fantastic and should be experienced if you're enjoying the early games. I just wish we'd gotten that Dracula X Chronicles style remake for 3 Iga wanted to do.

I also think highly of the "Metroidvania" games as well, but, understand they're a much different breed of game than the original style of the games. Symphony is where you'd want to start and just follow along from there just keep in mind they're a much different beast.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the series, it's honestly my favorite series of all time. If you have any questions I'll be glad to answer when I can.

>>3674850
>much higher level of fairness

in what way?

>>3674850
>Playing jp version for better sound btw
JP version is easier and much more enjoyable anyway. Playing as Grant might seem a bit cheap, but goddamn if it doesn't make the game a whole lot better.

>>3674873
Controls feel less stiff, not many sections where you get bumped into a pit, bosses based around combat strategy more than memorization/holy water spam

>>3674883
I see
I only played the original

>>3674908
Well if you liked that definitely try this one

>>3674872
I really like the old Alucard design compared to SotN

>>3674872
>it's probably the hardest thing in the series to do
1cc'd Haunted Castle yet?

>>3674850
>And it's the best looking nes game I've ever seen

They had a very expensive MMC5 chip in that cart that greatly expanded what the NES was normally capable of. In the early days of emulation this game never worked right for that reason.

This was nintendo's attempt as a stopgap to compete with the emerging 16 bit consoles as their SNES would not be ready until later that year (and the following year in America).

This is why it is a better than average NES game, but that came with a higher cost to manufacture.

This game is like twice as hard as the first one

How to pass level with all the stairs and bone towers because I'm getting my asshole reamed with fireballs

It's like I'm playing a shmup but the only movement option I have is Castlevania stairs

>>3675334
Which partner did you pick?

>>3675381

Honestly it's been months since I played it last, I don't remember

I want to say Alucard or Sypha

>>3674872
Just did second loop
Hard as fuck

Bloodlines is tits

>>3675394
Bring your blue balls to the level I guess

>>3675407

Does Grant make it easier?

>>3675334
I'm stuck at the endless level with the falling blocks
I'm playing the original version

>>3675449
Original as in akumajou densetsu or like an original cartridge?

>>3674850
amazing game yes

>>3674850
The most overrated Classicvania.