The Castlevania Dungeon Forums => Fan Stuff => Topic started by: EstebanT on August 14, 2021, 06:54:28 PM
Title: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on August 14, 2021, 06:54:28 PM
Anyone else here really excited for this game?
Im a really big fan of anything that plays even remotely like the old school Vanias so im always happy to see more. It makes me so sad that the genre hasn't really taken off like the Metroidvania style has.
With the Curse of Moon games being the only exception, Classicvanias dont seem to get much love. Aside from Romhacks and fangames the genere is basically dead. But this project is (In my humble opinion) so much better than all the other stuff out there at the moment.
If anyone else is interested, the developer Programancer uploads new footage pretty regularly on his Twitter. Most of the stuff is really good. https://twitter.com/Programancer?s=20 (https://twitter.com/Programancer?s=20)
This Medusa fight is awesome. https://mobile.twitter.com/Programancer/status/1426590841657872388
The Hive is so different from most stages in any classicvania.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: Foffy on August 14, 2021, 08:01:19 PM
Been following this for a while. The whole game just seems hilarious to me.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: X on August 15, 2021, 10:32:40 AM
Look awesome from what I've just watched! There are some funny moments in the script which I think is a good thing. It helps it stand apart from your typical RPG. I did like the final part of the intro; 'a frustrated Simon decided he should piece Dracula back together to kick his ass and reclaim his lost glory' haha! So this isn't about destiny, it's about how someone beat Simon to the punch and he's feeling rather sour about it ;D The graphics look pretty good as well as showing off the day/night cycle. I find much of what I'v seen here is what Castlevania II could have been if they put more ideas and development time into it.
I eagerly await this game's completion.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on August 15, 2021, 11:31:26 AM
The humor is pretty good for sure. I like that Stan Helsing looks like a generic Belmont but isn't the player character.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: Belmontoya on August 17, 2021, 06:09:11 AM
I remember seeing this around before. It's nice to see something like this with a sense of humor, helps make it unique.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: Inccubus on August 19, 2021, 01:21:49 PM
I first saw this on itch.io and I've been following it for a while now. I'm eagerly waiting for it to release.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on August 25, 2021, 09:41:41 AM
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: X on September 01, 2021, 09:40:55 AM
EstebanT@
I just read that segment of the game's development. Why. Why did he choose to stick in one of the worst segments of Battletoads?! The turbo tunnel?? No. Please no. Anyone who's played Battletoads knows how the turbo tunnel segment was botched in terms of programming. I'd tell the creator myself but I would have to sign up to do so.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: VladOfWallachia on September 01, 2021, 01:35:03 PM
I just read that segment of the game's development. Why. Why did he choose to stick in one of the worst segments of Battletoads?! The turbo tunnel?? No. Please no. Anyone who's played Battletoads knows how the turbo tunnel segment was botched in terms of programming. I'd tell the creator myself but I would have to sign up to do so.
One of the earliest memories I have of my life is trying countless times to get through that damn tunnel and never being able to pull it off. Battletoads was one of the first games I ever owned but I never got past that part of the game. It ruined what was otherwise a great game. I replayed those first two levels countless times, but I could never get past the tunnel segment.
Also, great pixel art to whoever is responsible for the art in that game. It looks great. Also, I dig the honey comb level, predictably for nostalgic reasons (I <3 DKC2)
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on September 01, 2021, 03:59:22 PM
Hopefully he made it a little easier. Im sure he remembers how insane it was originally.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on January 25, 2022, 12:47:05 PM
https://twitter.com/Programancer/status/1486024185499561988?s=20 New enemy looking great!
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: X on January 25, 2022, 04:39:03 PM
LOL. That new enemy is straight from Super Metroid; Spore Spawn. Lovin' the retro-look they did for it though :D
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: Kamirine on January 26, 2022, 11:14:43 AM
I have been following the game for about three years now and can’t wait to play the final version! If it wins the TheGDWC, he said he would post a new demo, so um, please go vote for it!
https://thegdwc.com/fanfav/
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on January 26, 2022, 05:28:49 PM
I would LOVE a new demo for this game.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: X on January 26, 2022, 06:09:22 PM
I put in my vote ;D
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on January 30, 2022, 10:23:04 PM
Gorebeast Bathory looks so awesome. This one is a little bit spoilery. So watch out.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: X on January 31, 2022, 09:13:12 AM
That's a rather unique boss fight. Having called her women servants to the thrown room, only to tear them apart to be used as weapons against the player. :-X
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on January 31, 2022, 10:56:18 AM
Its so creative from both artistic and gameplay perspectives.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: SabinFigaro on February 04, 2022, 03:15:12 PM
This looks amazing. However, please, someone create an ost for this man. It's a crime that such a beautiful game should get such a crappy soundtrack.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on February 04, 2022, 10:17:37 PM
This looks amazing. However, please, someone create an ost for this man. It's a crime that such a beautiful game should get such a crappy soundtrack.
I don't think it sounds bad. But you're not the only person ive seen say that. Any musicians wanna chime in?
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: SabinFigaro on February 16, 2022, 05:55:06 AM
Maybe my statement was a bit harsh. I just find the ost very bland wherever the game is vibrant with personality. Castlevania games are known for their great soundtracks.
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on January 17, 2024, 12:11:39 PM
Its been resurrected. ;D
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: Eric Roman on January 18, 2024, 08:24:40 AM
& it's gonna be at MAGFest! I'm there, dude!
Title: Re: The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Post by: EstebanT on March 20, 2024, 09:03:39 PM