/vr/ - Retro Games

[Anonymous No.4965680]

whats the best platform to play this on? i love castlevania but ive never been able to play this one since konami fucking blows. is there a best way to emulate it?

[Anonymous No.4965682]

PSX emulation is pretty accurate

[Anonymous No.4965684]

PSX original

[Anonymous No.4965685]

Konami released it on Xbox live arcade, didn't they? Otherwise buy a Playstation for $10, mod it, then play every game you want on it for free.

[Anonymous No.4965710]

thanks guys, heres a hex maniac :3

[Anonymous No.4965715]

Best retro RPG general

[Anonymous No.4965723]

Saturn > PSP > Xbox 360 > PSX

[Anonymous No.4965730]

>>4965680
Emulate the patched Japanese PS1 version, since you don't have nostalgia for miserable piles of crap it's only fair that you experience the story with the most accurate script and the best acting.

The PSP port included with Dracula X Chronicles is the second best choice though, not only because the acting is less cringe or that you can switch to the Japanese voices, but because it is almost identical to the Japanese PS1 release (meaning the originally cut content like familiars are there) whilst including extras like a proper RoB Maria mode. Too bad you have to unlock it by playing the Rondo remake and the graphics aren't exactly as sharp as they would be on a PS1 emulator. Seriously though, I hope you already played Rondo.

[Anonymous No.4965738]

>>4965723
>Saturn

Hee hoo.

[Anonymous No.4965740]

>>4965723
Agreed, Saturn is the best presentation.

[Anonymous No.4965742]

mednafen ps1

[Anonymous No.4965743]

Just play the PSX version. Saturn is irrelevant anyway.

[Anonymous No.4965748]

does the bone have the 360 version yet? that ones good i hear only they changed the awesome dialogue

[Anonymous No.4965763]

>>4965730
i think ill go for the psp version since i havent played rondo

[Anonymous No.4965776]

Saturn for the best content, XBLA for the best vanilla experience.

Sonyggers got cucked hard when it came to SotN.

[Anonymous No.4965786]

>>4965763
You can also unlock the original Rondo, in case you want that 60fps action, but you've probably already read about it. It's cool to see how many assets they shared or updated between the two titles.

[Anonymous No.4965789]

Dracula X Chronicles version on PSP.

[Anonymous No.4965792]

>>4965748
Ya it's BC with the 360 game I just played through it on X1

[Anonymous No.4965793]

>>4965730
>the graphics aren't exactly as sharp as they would be on a PS1 emulator

You can make it look pretty much identical if you set the window to stretch in the in-game options, then set a high internal resolution in PPSSPP. This will prevent any interpolation artifacts. I pretty much counted the pixels and it was about the same as the PSX version.

You might also be interested in this patch that removes the retarded borders/artwork outside the game window.
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2966/

[Anonymous No.4965808]

>>4965680
I've emulated it on both PSX and the PSP version with the Dracula X collection. The new version of Rondo on that is meh, but the ports are good, problem is you have to unlock them.

[Anonymous No.4965809]

thank you friends

[Anonymous No.4965812]

>>4965740
>Agreed, Saturn is the best presentation

Okay, this is epic.

[Anonymous No.4965821]

>>4965748
They also replaced the credits theme.

[Anonymous No.4965827]

>>4965812
Yeah they just doubled every 4th pixel because Saturn can't do the 256 pixel width.

[Anonymous No.4965837]

>>4965812
This must be a joke

[Anonymous No.4965841]

>>4965793
I'm playing it on an actual PSP, no idea increasing the internal res fixed stuff.

[Anonymous No.4965850]

>>4965776
Segays got cucked hard when the dreamcast died

[Anonymous No.4965859]

>>4965850
>Sega dies in 2004
>videogame industry quickly goes to shit
What did they mean by this?
Could it be... Sony and Sonyggers are cancer? No, surely not!

[Anonymous No.4965892]

>>4965859
>segay blinded by nostalgia
Woow why am I not surprised?

[Anonymous No.4965906]

>>4965730
I finally played the PSP version earlier this year and the ONLY difference between it and the Japanese PSX release is the Maria boss and playable Maria. It's so poorly done however. She has the same move set as in Rondo which is more lore friendly I guess, but she does so little damage that you will eventually just be running by most enemies and some bosses take a very, very long time to kill. Especially in the (OP don't read this) second castle area, it was like lmao did they even play test this.

Also her running animation doesn't loop perfectly which bothered me a lot.

[Anonymous No.4965913]

>>4965850
Not much of a Segafag but I will agree that Sonyggers are cancerous

[Anonymous No.4965920]

>>4965892
>Sonyfag is content with the state of modern vidya
Why am I unsurprised?
Go back to your Souls shit, lootcrate battle royales and cinematic experience 'games'.

[Anonymous No.4965925]

>>4965913
Meant to reply to this
>>4965859

[Anonymous No.4965946]

>>4965906
To be frank, when you play as Richter or Maria (Saturn or PSP ver.) you quickly realize how shallow the experience is and how the game wasn't designed as a Classicvania/platformer at all.

[Anonymous No.4965996]

>>4965946
I like it, it's like making your own fun with the environment you're given, and doing all kinds of backwards exploration. Plus Maria can get by REALLY fast and it feels nice.

[Anonymous No.4966002]

PSX if you never played it before (or PSP if you want your voice acting and dialogue to be a little less corny), Saturn if you're replaying it imo. XBLA I believe is based on the original PSX version so if you don't have the right hardware for the other two or simply can't wrap your head around emulating them then perhaps this will serve you just as well.

The Saturn version is slightly visually inferior and suffers from a bit of slowdown when too much is going on on the screen. However, it features a superior fight with Maria, a superior playable version of Maria, two exclusive areas of the castle, and a cool new weapon that happens to be my favorite SOTN weapon. It's entirely in Japanese though so if you haven't played it before and either aren't fluent or don't know what to do to progress you can get stuck.

Play the PSX version and if the game really grabs you and you're tempted to play it again try the Saturn version. All the extra features are even unlocked from the start on Saturn so it's just perfect for replaying after doing the PSX version.

[Anonymous No.4966005]

>>4965996
I mean, sure, I also wasted a lot of time zapping through with Maria, but it does feel shallow. There is no actual platforming in the game. It's designed to be played as Alucard and gain new abilities to explore new places in the castle.

[Anonymous No.4966035]

>>4965920
Whats wrong with games like Max Payne and others where the title plays like an animated version of the choose your own adventure books? I totally get the misuse of and the lootcrate abuse, but what?

[Anonymous No.4966051]

>>4965812
You don't even notice stuff like this when you play the game on a saturn. The saturn version has the third hand (always keep potions and when I get the fairy I put power of sire there) some sweet new weapons and armour, 15 new enemies, 2 new areas, new music and 2 new bosses. plus, wakamoto norio Dracula is the best Dracula ever.

The second goblin familiar that the psx version cut is irrelevant, and the original psx english dub is legendary. Faggots who didn't grow up playing it in the 90s always shit on it.

Dont believe the trolls, the only thing the saturn version noticably sucks at are all the transparency effects.

[Anonymous No.4966143]

>>4966051
>the only thing the saturn version noticably sucks at are all the transparency effects

And the framerate.

[Anonymous No.4966172]

Performance and visual flaws aside, Saturn has a lot of neat stuff added that you shouldn't miss out on, like 2 extra areas, new boss fights, Alucard having 3 hands, a (good) Maria mode, new items, and new remixes of classic CV tunes. Also the Saturn has a better controller for 2D games.

[Anonymous No.4966197]

>>4966172
>like 2 extra areas, new boss fights

After seeing the extra stuff for the first time I was a little disraught, it looks completely tonally deaf from the rest of the game.

>Alucard having 3 hands

And this doesn't make much sense, they should have called it item button and only let consumables be placed in there.

[Anonymous No.4966217]

Someone should ask Michiru Yamane where this music was going to be played in the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaADUCdftT4

[Anonymous No.4966236]

>>4966217
Looks like a credits theme for a particular ending?

[Anonymous No.4966243]

>>4966197
>they should have called it item button and only let consumables be placed in there.

Or they could've just added a consumables tab in inventory and let you use the items without equipping them first (equipping potions wtf) like they did in later games.

Beats me why they didn't do this in the PSP re-release.

[Anonymous No.4966338]

>>4966236
yeah, was probably going to be that before they went with the strange I AM THE WIND

[Anonymous No.4966345]

>>4965906
>it was like lmao did they even play test this.

I had a good laugh when the ferryman addressed Maria as "Little Prince". To be honest though the fact it wasn't tested only makes it more fascinating to play through.

[Anonymous No.4966363]

tfw Shaft is literally impossible with PSP Maria

fuck you koji igarashi

[Anonymous No.4966464]

>>4965685
>Xbox live arcade
Its an ok port. I think it adds a border, and some graphic "options". I bought it, and doubt I have 10 minutes on it.

I enjoyed the PSX version quite a bit. >>4966172
>Saturn has a lot of neat stuff added
I am no weeb, but is this in english at all?

[Anonymous No.4966475]

>>4965723
>>4966464
Isn't the XBLA version literally the emulated PS1 ISO with some modded assets?

[Anonymous No.4966482]

>>4966475
According to experts, it has faster load times and less slowdowns.

[Anonymous No.4966486]

>>4966475
>Isn't the XBLA version literally the emulated PS1 ISO
From what I see, yes. I only have 10 minutes on it. I was going to play it, but It was how I ended up with a tube tv and a small collection of sd consoles. It just wasn't the same.

[Anonymous No.4966492]

ps1 or saturn. saturn is probably better for a second playthrough or something. psp version has redone voice acting but the original is iconic. the 360 controller is just bad.

[Anonymous No.4966498]

>>4966475
Nah, it's an actual port, with achievements and what not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Symphony_of_the_Night#Ports
>In 2006, Konami announced an Xbox 360 port of the PlayStation version of the game would be distributed via Xbox Live Arcade. The game was ported by Backbone Entertainment.[28] It was the first Xbox Live Arcade title to exceed the 50 MB restriction then placed upon Xbox Live Arcade games.

[Anonymous No.4966513]

>>4966482
So do PS1 emulators tho.

[Anonymous No.4966517]

>>4966345
Maybe the ferryman couldn't tell the difference, Alucard looks like a girl.
Seriously though, how is it on the Saturn? He says something different for Maria?

[Anonymous No.4966534]

>>4965680
PS1. Mednafen. People recommending the Saturn version as just trying to troll you. The saturn version has glitches and slowdown because Konami gave the port to a noob studio.
>>4965812
That looks like a stretched emulator screenshot.
>>4966513
A good emulator won't.

[Anonymous No.4966546]

>>4966534
>A good emulator won't.

Even good emulators have faster disc reads and overclocking these days.

[Anonymous No.4966559]

>>4966534
>That looks like a stretched emulator screenshot.
>720
It is.

[Anonymous No.4966646]

>>4966143
You don't notice this when you play. Nitpick moar, hate moar.

[Anonymous No.4966703]

>>4965685
Yes but you can also just buy the original PS1 version for PS3/PSP/Vita.

[Anonymous No.4966721]

>>4965776
>Sonyggers
Back to /v/ with ya memes

[Anonymous No.4966747]

>>4966703
How's it look on the ps3? I also just got my psx back and am looking for a nice crt.

[Anonymous No.4966954]

>>4966747
>How's it look on the ps3?
looks good but sounds like shit

[Anonymous No.4967412]

>>4966534
>That looks like a stretched emulator screenshot.
Do you like it? The whole game looks like that, and it's not even something you can fix, it's fucked down to the assets.

>>4966559
I don't have enough Shreks for this.

>>4966646
>you don't notice framerate when you play
Wow.

[Anonymous No.4968372]

>>4967412
>The whole game looks like that,
Pretty sure the whole game looks different on a display that can support SD resolutions, i.e, not stretched.
I mean it's okay if you want to hate on the N64, in fact, I'm pretty fine with anyone hating 5th gen in general, fuck 5th gen, but don't be stupid about it. You're just giving 5th gen-supporters a chance to call you an idiot. And they'd be right.

[Anonymous No.4968376]

>>4968372
>N64
I mean Saturn, whatever. Same shit.

[Anonymous No.4968507]

>>4968372
>>4968376
It's a zoomed 4:3 RGB capture from Digital fucking Foundry, discussing the decision behind the asset stretching. You're free to take an unstretched emulator shot to prove me wrong. Alternatively, you could try crying some more.

[Anonymous No.4968605]

>>4968507
>It's a zoomed
Thanks.

[Anonymous No.4968669]

>>4968605
>I'm only pretending to be retarded

You might have just settled with N64, you're giving Nintendronies a run for their money.

[Anonymous No.4968693]

>>4968669
these motoskellies are badass, people who cry "muh doesn't fit with castlevania" can suck my schlong.

[Anonymous No.4969332]

>>4965680
Whether you play the Chronicles, or PSX version, I'd recommend playing it on a PSP. Best playthrough of SOTN I've ever had. The game works really well for a handheld for some reason.

[Anonymous No.4969728]

>tfw always had the worst luck with emulating
Tempted to buy the 360 version just for no hassle.

[Anonymous No.4969817]

>>4969728
It's the worst possible version.

[Anonymous No.4969998]

>>4969817
Hey, if you wanna put an emulator with an iso in a zip file, be my guest.

[Anonymous No.4970001]

>>4969998
https://1fichier.com/?35jlz8ccni
http://www.epsxe.com/

[Anonymous No.4970040]

>>4970001
Yeah it just crashes on startup like always.

[Anonymous No.4970064]

>>4970040
Do you have a psx BIOS set?

[Anonymous No.4970069]

>>4970064
Probably not and when I try to put one in there, it just gives an error and closes.

[Anonymous No.4970103]

>>4970040
>>4970069
lmao at having problems setting up epsxe, the fucking thing has a wizard that walks you through every step

[Anonymous No.4970108]

i decided to play the psp version!

this is how far i am now

are you supposed to feel stupid for the entire game or is it just me

[Anonymous No.4970329]

>>4970108
Not really anon, what are you feeling stupid about? You're doing pretty good (I can tell because you're using some of the Wolf's stuff like slope jumping to your advantage). Are you stuck? I can tell you're missing something, but by looking at the map you probably already got it? I dunno. Just keep exploring the unexplored portions of your map, that's basically how you go ahead. By unexplored I obviously mean the little gaps between the borders, which signals an entrance.

If you're having trouble, here's a little secret:

Go to the easternmost section of the map, where you fought that purple knight, there are medusas floating around, and under there is a telescope.
Get into the room that was blocked by the knight, break the wall to the left in case you haven't yet, and just sit there for a number of seconds, like the Castlevania 2 thing, you'll be able to access the room that you couldn't get in because you're not able to turn into mist yet.
There's a really good weapon there, while it may not seem that good and only work at a really close range, but it's really fast and packs quite a punch. I used to have it on all the time before finding the superdagger, and then before finding the other good swords. Remember that the Iron Shield is pretty good because it gives you a full second of i-frames when it blocks something.

Good luck, anon. And don't try to access the north-western section (the one blocked by spikes) without a certain piece of armor.Also Fairy a best familiar.

[Anonymous No.4970478]

>>4965776
the PS3 port was fine

[Anonymous No.4970494]

On a hacked Wii like every non-weirdo.

[Anonymous No.4971647]

>>4968693
>>4968669
>that pedestrian slicer on the front fender
>sk 666

Sick

[Anonymous No.4971651]

Get

[Anonymous No.4971786]

Vita version is very comfy, surprised it wasn’t listed

[Anonymous No.4971795]

>>4971786
That's because it's probably the PSP version (DXC). If you're talking about the standalone emulated PS1 original, it's also just a PSP eboot ran through Vita's PSP BC.

[Anonymous No.4972196]

>>4965723
No.

[Anonymous No.4972210]

>>4971647
Castlevania 64 had some rad enemies. Chainsaw Frankenstein with hell hounds was real gnarly. It is far from perfect, but I got some fun from it.

[Anonymous No.4973224]

>>4970478
Well the PS3 didn’t really get a “port”. It’s just a PS1 classic which is emulated. The 360 version has achievement support and selectable screen borders. It does get points off for not having ‘I am the Wind’ playing over the end credits though.

[Anonymous No.4973259]

Versions that doesn't include I am the Wind are trash

[Anonymous No.4973263]

Modded PS1/PS2: The real deal.
PSP/Vita/PS3/PS4: Emulated original.
Xbox: Emulated original with some bonus options.

You really can't go wrong here. Don't listen to anyone recommending the Saturn port.

[Anonymous No.4973324]

>>4965906

The sad thing is the Richter/Maria mode could have been half-way decent with just some minor tweaks. The first big one is the damage, all it takes is sometimes is as little as 2 or 3 good hits from a boss and Richter is dead. I get they were trying to mimic the old Castlevania experience where Simon had little health but in a game designed to where enemies WILL hit you it just doesn't work here. It actively encourages you to just use your item crash on very boss and wipe them out instantly negating the fun of being strategic with them. A better balancing of enemy damage could have made the mode way more fun.

Also there should have been a fetch system in place to force you to visit all the dungeons to beat the game, it's kind of pointless when you can start at the beginning and just need to run straight through to the center of the castle on the way to Shaft.

[Anonymous No.4973660]

>>4973263
What are the main differences between the Dracula X Chronicles SotN and the PS1 original? I've heard there's a new script/voice acting plus some of the Saturn content?

[Anonymous No.4973665]

>>4973660
PSP SotN only has a nerfed Maria mode and is missing all the other stuff that the Saturn game added.

[Anonymous No.4973693]

>>4970108
just have fun poking around, there's all kinds of places you won't be able to access until you get some power up from some other place, so if you ever feel stuck, try revisiting a place when you can become a cloud or a bat or whatever

[Anonymous No.4973695]

>>4973660
PSP has japanese voice acting with english subs, Maria boss fight and playable Maria (I wouldn't say it's "nerfed", it's just different from her Saturn version, on PSP she uses her Rondo moveset, in fact the dragon is OP as fuck, and she can das mid-air which is pretty cool). And it has the 2 missing familiars from the original Japanese version on PS1, which were removed from the western releases due to copyright, since they used some japanese celebrities voice actors. That includes a song called Nocturne that plays when you let the Fairy rest on Alucard's shoulder when he sits down. Also, PSP has a new ending theme called Mournful Serenade, composed by Michiru Yamane, to replace "I am the wind" (I like Serenade better). The Xbox version just used a Lament of innocence track as the ending theme.

[Anonymous No.4973892]

>>4973695
>english subs

Sadly, they're just regurgitated from the English original, adding a whole new layer of localization that makes them even less accurate than the dub on PS1. It's not so bad if you understand Japanese or read the proper dialogues before, but it is still jarring hearing only a bunch of syllables go off which then develop in a tl;dr of flair, made up text.

[Anonymous No.4973902]

>>4970329
>>4973693
thanks guys, i got the true ending and now im gonna go through it again on luck mode and try to get the duplicator

[Anonymous No.4974036]

>>4973892
>understand
I mean, what is there to understand?
Richter goes to kill Dracula, bla bla humans are miserable, bla bla die you monster, bla bla I'm Alucard and I have mommy issues bla bla the end.

[Anonymous No.4974039]

>>4974036
Yeah, I was just going to say this. SotN isn't an especially wordy game. The original English localization couldn't have been that far off.

[Princess Sevenleaf !IT2uZpX.Ic No.4974239]

>>4966517
>Alucard looks like a girl
no, he looks like a hot vampire boy with long hair, are you blind?

[Anonymous No.4974323]

>>4974239
I just asked my girlfriend and she says Alucard looks like a girl.

[Anonymous No.4974338]

>>4974323
He's a male(Japanese).

[Anonymous No.4974353]

psx , I remember ''other ocean'' fucking up the music at launch (xbox live version) and I never played their version ever again.