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Hardcore Gaming 101 / Re: Virgil's Purgatory

« Last post by Amaweks on September 12, 2023, 07:06:54 PM »

Virgíl's Purgatory ZX 2.0 (2023)

Just released this new version, that more them a mere bug fixes release, the game was redone with double the content: more screens, bosses, enemies, music, and content in general.
If you are a patron or have buyied the game on itchio before just download the new files: https://amaweks.itch.io/virgils-purgatory-zilog

Version 2.0 for ZX Extra Features:

- Double sided tape, now 2 games in one
- Nearly Double the Gameplay Time
- 3 New Stage Bosses in Addition to the Existing 4
- 3 Extra Music Tracks, Totaling 7 as in the MSX Version
- Numerous New Enemies, in Addition to the Existing Ones
- 50 New Screens Arranged in a New Area, the Low Purgatory
- 10 Chips to Collect (5 in Each Chapter) to Uncover Virgil's Origin Story
- New Graphical Details in Existing Scenarios
- New Loading Screens, One for Each Chapter

I did a new game trailer for the game too:

And here some screenshots for this new version:

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Nocturne release date announced

« Last post by Reinhart77 on September 12, 2023, 05:49:35 PM »

I do have to wonder what the animated series post season 1 would have been like if Iga was still at the helm.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Nocturne release date announced

« Last post by konamiesque on September 12, 2023, 04:56:04 AM »

Castlevania: Nocturne has become an adaptational Ship of Theseus at this point. So much of the story has been changed, moved around, or cut out altogether that it's debatable if the show can even be called "Castlevania" anymore at this point.

And I'm sorry, but the idea that this is going to be a Rondo of Blood prequel is just pure fucking copium. They've already introduced characters and concepts from completely different points in the Castlevania timeline for Nocturne (Elizabeth Bathory, the eclipse), they clearly don't give a shit about the games' continuity and are only doing whatever they think is cool/interesting.

If you're okay with Netflixvania being its own separate thing from the games and enjoy it nonetheless, then fine, good for you. But personally, I'm sick of someone's original story in a Belmont skinsuit taking up so much of the conversation around Castlevania.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Nocturne release date announced

« Last post by Reinhart77 on September 11, 2023, 07:29:36 PM »

I think they want to do a prequel to Rondo of Blood.  Well, an alternate universe version of that game anyways.  So I can still imagine him fighting Dracula in another season.  But it is quite possible he never shows up again in this universe, or if he does, he's some kind of anti-hero.  Gotta wonder if Simon or Christopher ever fought him in this timeline or even existed though. I'll keep my eyes open about any possible references to them ha.  We did get a painting of Leon Belmont after all.  Maybe we'll get to the point that we're convinced he's out of the picture, and then SURPRISE, there he is.

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Fan Stuff / Re: Simon's Curse, metroidvania game based on Simon's Quest

« Last post by Wanhus on September 11, 2023, 01:04:26 PM »

Thanks Kamirine. I hope you like it or atleast think its promising in its current state. If you have any suggestions feel free to inform me. Already started revamping controls (about the use button (up button) for everything) and thinking of adding more gamepad mappings.

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Fan Stuff / Re: Darkest Abyss

« Last post by Kamirine on September 11, 2023, 12:34:49 PM »

It’s already able to be wishlisted on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888880/Darkest_Abyss/

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Fan Stuff / Re: Simon's Curse, metroidvania game based on Simon's Quest

« Last post by Kamirine on September 11, 2023, 12:19:24 PM »

Neat!  I’m going to go on and give this game a try!

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Nocturne release date announced

« Last post by Kamirine on September 11, 2023, 12:17:05 PM »

This sounds like the first of many more 'not-welcomed' issues to come (not counting the contents of the trailer we saw). And I have no doubt that they'll have one of the female characters kill Dracula simply because 'reasons', and Richter will be tossed aside simply because 'reasons'. I'm calling it now.

Bets anyone?

Tbh, I don’t think they are even doing an adaption of the Rondo as a story, like at all.  Just using the characters (and music) from the game. Elizabeth Bartley seems to be the main villain of the season instead of Dracula in any case, so he may not even show up at all for anyone to be able to defeat.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Bloodstained RotN DLC Update and Delay

« Last post by zangetsu468 on September 09, 2023, 10:45:33 PM »

The initial modes looked like whatever, but Dominique’s Curse actually looks like a completely different and interesting mode that makes reference to Simon’s Quest.. “I’m interested in this..”

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Super Groupies Merchandise (Watches, Jackets, Wallets)

« Last post by PFG9000 on September 09, 2023, 09:14:01 PM »

Huh.  Those watches aren't completely terrible, and if they weren't $187 I might actually buy one.  Nice job catching this announcement though...thanks for the info!