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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: SotN has the best soundtrack ever
« Last post by Bloodreign on November 03, 2023, 01:07:09 AM »For Castlevania, maybe, but for all the old games I've played over the years, not quite.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by Eric Roman on November 03, 2023, 12:11:25 AM »The cel art for Dawn of Sorrow was embarrassing.
Julius, a shame what it did to you.
Julius, a shame what it did to you.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by crisis on November 02, 2023, 11:27:34 PM »I’ll throw in my 2 cents:
The show isn’t that bad. Does it have things that I disagree with? Sure. However it is a loose adaptation, they’re going to take liberties to make things different which should be expected by everyone. The script & dialogue can be cringe at times. From what I’ve seen nothing in the show is as egregious as what MercurySteam did with their iteration of the Lords of Shadow games. The show follows the lore not 100%, but close enough. Perhaps had this been made in the early-mid 2000s then it would’ve been an entirely accurate retelling of the games.
Concerning Julius mode in Dawn of Sorrow, the one thing I hate about it is Julius’ ugly ass sprite. It just doesn’t look good at all. He’s slow, the way he runs looks super awkward, the way he turns around, the lack of detail.. ugh. He looked way better in Aria of Sorrow. They also watered down Alucard A LOT. I think it would’ve been badass had they made an entirely new sprite for him that depicts him in his modernized black suit.
The show isn’t that bad. Does it have things that I disagree with? Sure. However it is a loose adaptation, they’re going to take liberties to make things different which should be expected by everyone. The script & dialogue can be cringe at times. From what I’ve seen nothing in the show is as egregious as what MercurySteam did with their iteration of the Lords of Shadow games. The show follows the lore not 100%, but close enough. Perhaps had this been made in the early-mid 2000s then it would’ve been an entirely accurate retelling of the games.
Concerning Julius mode in Dawn of Sorrow, the one thing I hate about it is Julius’ ugly ass sprite. It just doesn’t look good at all. He’s slow, the way he runs looks super awkward, the way he turns around, the lack of detail.. ugh. He looked way better in Aria of Sorrow. They also watered down Alucard A LOT. I think it would’ve been badass had they made an entirely new sprite for him that depicts him in his modernized black suit.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by Bloodreign on November 02, 2023, 10:33:09 PM »I've always avoided watching this show, looks like that trend will continue. Give people free range to use their own ideas, and they completely flip lore on it's ear, and out the door.
Just make a show about Simon drop kicking zombies, knocking the shit out of bats, punching walls, and eating chicken hidden within. But knowing Netflix and the people behind the show, they'd adapt the Captain N Simon instead.
Just make a show about Simon drop kicking zombies, knocking the shit out of bats, punching walls, and eating chicken hidden within. But knowing Netflix and the people behind the show, they'd adapt the Captain N Simon instead.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by zangetsu468 on November 02, 2023, 04:32:55 AM »DoS Julius Mode is probably the best alt mode in any of the IGAvania games. It's the most complete, with its own story and alternate final boss. It's what all the other alt modes should have been.
Not to mention the feels harkening back to CVIII with interchangeable characters(Belmont>Belnades>Alucard) with a better final boss.
An alternate mode that’s so complete, it could’ve replaced the main one.
I forgot to mention that while DoS and AoS have great boss battles, Death alone in DoS tips it over the edge. The Paranoia boss/ element was cool as hell, as well.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by Darkmoon on November 01, 2023, 08:55:47 PM »DoS Julius Mode is probably the best alt mode in any of the IGAvania games. It's the most complete, with its own story and alternate final boss. It's what all the other alt modes should have been.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by Abnormal Freak on November 01, 2023, 06:52:29 PM »I don't recall liking Julius mode in either. :p But I'm generally not a fan of the extra modes in these games.
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Fan Stuff / Re: CASTLEVANIA THE LECARDE CHRONICLES II April 2017
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by zangetsu468 on November 01, 2023, 04:35:06 PM »DOS has some really good graphics and atmosphere but I find the level layouts mostly pretty boring. AOS is my favorite post-SOTN Metroidvania and I feel like Dawn took several steps backward and is the weakest of the DS trilogy.
AoS Castle & exploration>>>> DoS Castle & exploration
DoS Julius Mode >>>>> AoS Julius Mode
It’s neck and neck, but Julius Mode is worlds better in DoS (better than playing as Soma imho and takes out the touchscreen elements with the bosses)
AoS could’ve been better if it had a higher difficulty that was actually more challenging(hard mode is a joke) where as Julius Mode is that difficulty in DoS.
Therefore, DoS wins(narrowly) imo.
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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: I know the feeling.
« Last post by Abnormal Freak on November 01, 2023, 04:14:12 PM »DOS has some really good graphics and atmosphere but I find the level layouts mostly pretty boring. AOS is my favorite post-SOTN Metroidvania and I feel like Dawn took several steps backward and is the weakest of the DS trilogy.