I'm essentially a handheld gamer. I gravitate towards handheld Nintendo devices like no other. Lately, I've been playing Street Pass Mii Plaza like it's something I can't possible live without, I need my daily fix. I even went so far to buy eight freaken 3DS, to have more passes on hand.
I own a PS3, with a stack of forty+ games I mean to play, but I seem to never play it, and go to my stacks of 3DS systems instead. I was absolutely ecstatic when Azure Striker Gunvolt came out, and beat it the same day it was released.
And the reason for all this Nintendo Handheld love from me is due to the Castlevania series, I grew up with that series, and it's hardwired into my gaming habits and purchase decisions. Playing and 100% the GBA and DS trilogies made up so much of my early life. It was back before I had my own job and could buy my own games. It was all I had, it was all my parents would buy for me. That series is even what got me into making sprite based animations 2006 - 2011, and what got me interested in Digital Media Art. I've received a Certificate of Completion in DMA, and it was due to the influence of the Metroidvania franchise. Sure, I never use that Certificate for career purposes, but I use those skills as a part of my hobby, something that still continues to shape who I am.
Now, with my back story given, I think it's completely fair for me to say that I am absolutely disappointed and even feel let down and frustrated that the new Metroidvania won't be on the 3DS, a Nintendo Handheld. Ever since I joined the Dungeon back in 2005, I've gone by the username of "CastlePokemetroid", and this is due entirely to IGA's Metroidvania series. It completely shaped who I am, and what I've become.
With all that out of the way, I think I can now let go of this ancient emotional baggage, and completely welcome this new game. Can't wait to play it.
Hope there's a PS3 release, so I can make some use out of this system and HD TV I rarely use. I could probably buy a PS4 when it comes out, but then I'd be buying an entire system for one bloody game, something I wish to avoid. If I won't use a PS3 when I own an entire library of amazing games, I know for a fact I won't use a PS4. Oh man, first world problems.
If there's no PS3 release, I'll stick to PC, even though I don't prefer PC gaming.
Really hoping on a PS3 stretch goal. I'm already on terms that it won't ever be on 3DS, so I'm really wanting a PS3 release.