Welcome to Operation: Akumajo!
We are an activist community dedicated to preserving the heart and soul of Castlevania as we have known it for 25 years. We fully embrace the legacy of 2-D action-platforming, as well as the legendary rivalry between Count Dracula and the Belmont Clan. We have named ourselves "Akumajo" in honor of Castlevania's Japanese origins, but also as a counterpoint to Konami's recent attempt to reboot and westernize the Castlevania brand. Although we accept Lords of Shadow as a fine game in its own right, we cannot accept the desecration it brings to the Demon Castle mythology.
For years, we have endured a love/hate relationship with our friends at Konami over their treatment of Castlevania. We remember waiting 14 years for Rondo of Blood to reach western shores. We lamented multiple attempts to reinvent Castlevania in 3-D. We grumbled over cheapening production values and shamelessly recycled content. And now we gnash our teeth at the possibility that Lords of Shadow may indeed be replacing the Castlevania legacy we know and love.
Recently, we were outraged to learn that Konami had not announced any plans to celebrate Castlevania’s 25th Anniversary in any meaningful way whatsoever. After so many years of loyal support on our part, we felt this particular oversight was one dishonor too many. Therefore, we have finally joined together to make our displeasure known, and to challenge Konami to hold itself and Castlevania to a higher standard.
First, we believe Konami should finish the original continuity by reinstating Koji Igarashi to produce the "1999 Demon Castle War" as it was originally foretold by Aria of Sorrow over 8 years ago. Naturally, we expect this game to honor the Castlevania legacy by embracing the highest standards of 2-D gameplay, graphics, and design.
Secondly, we concede the Castlevania brand needs a reboot --however, we insist the traditional mythology be respected in doing so. Therefore, we believe Konami needs to redesign and remaster Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Revisiting these old roots will properly introduce a new generation of players to the Castlevania story, and also pay appropriate tribute to longtime fans of the series. We expect this remake to honor the original, but also demonstrate the same high standards desired of the Demon Castle War.
Castlevania has been in decline for a very long time. Therefore, these games must be treated as serious investments with adequate resources, time, and attention to reach their full potential. Moreover, we also insist that both games be developed in high definition for release on modern home consoles. Over 14 years have passed since Symphony of the Night, and we have waited far too long...
If you agree with our aims and objectives, please “like” our page on Facebook to help us grow. Castlevania’s 25th Anniversary arrives officially on September 26, 2011 and we’re planning to celebrate...
Thank-you for watching our video,
Operation: Akumajo
We all knew from the start that it would be a different take on the series, so why all the bitching?
right at the end it seems to say, or at least I get the impression, that the hasn't been a single good Castlevania since SotN, and while some of the games have been lacking, I wouldn't go as far as to say there hasn't been a decent new castlevani since then.
"We grumbled over cheapening production values and shamelessly recycled content. And now we gnash our teeth at the possibility that Lords of Shadow may indeed be replacing the Castlevania legacy we know and love...First, we believe Konami should finish the original continuity by reinstating Koji Igarashi"
Forgive me for sounding snarky, and I don't mean to troll folks, but I think this is a legitimate question: Isn't the first part of the quoted statement incompatible with the second? IGA was, in large part, a reason Lords of Shadow was made in the first place. He was known for cheap productions (reused sprites, reused sprites everywhere) and his consistent failures in 3D were, I assume, encouragement for Konami to hand things over to the LoS guys. Do we really want IGA back? And I say this as a Gunlordaboo who really loves IGA. Prunyuu~ :o
LOL, IGA isn't Konami, he doesn't choose the amount of money and resources he can use for a Castlevania game, that's not how it works.
What a pity I'm not on facebook, any alternate ways to show support?This. I'd like to help, but I really hate Facebook. Isn't there any other way to show my support to the Operation?
That blue Grim Reaper was badass. Where in the realm did he come from?
What a pity I'm not on facebook, any alternate ways to show support?
I do agree with some of the things stated in this, like finishing the classic timeline and a remake CV3. but that's about it.
right at the end it seems to say, or at least I get the impression, that the hasn't been a single good Castlevania since SotN, and while some of the games have been lacking, I wouldn't go as far as to say there hasn't been a decent new castlevani since then.
but the thing I really disagree with, and the main reason why I won't support this is the strong dislike for Lords of Shadow. I recognize that it's missing some classic elements from the series that I love. Mainly enemies and music. But at some point, which I feel we've just about reached, you run out of space and ideas in the classic series nd need to do something new and different, hence, lords of shadow. From what this statement says, it seems like "the fans" want nothing to do with LoS, and do not want to see a sequel or at least not have the Castlevania name on it. We all knew from the start that it would be a different take on the series, so why all the bitching?
I look forward to a new LoS and as a longtime Castlevania fan, I just feel like I can not support this point of view
I support it, though I do not totally agree with every point you're talking about in the video (especially the 3D part), but I guess everyone has different opinions on it.
While I've always been in agreement that Dracula's Curse would be even more wonderful remastered, the video had me until it took a sloppy shit all over Lords of Shadow. That episode--to me--feels like the most significant CastleVania event since Symphony of the Night and JUST the testosterone shot the franchise needed after all these years of wussy, whiteface heroism...especially that Wii-Wii fashion show called Judgment.
That blue Grim Reaper was badass. Where in the realm did he come from?
I believe Cecil-Kain is talking about the lack of Console for 2D CVs in this statement. And I agree with him. Since SotN, No real 2D game has ever appeared on a console again (Excluding HD). This is a serious disappointment to me and I fully endorse the Operation: Akumajo.
PS In terms of IGA coming back, I'd have to disagree. We need someone who can come up with the story FIRST and THEN build the game around it.
"We grumbled over cheapening production values and shamelessly recycled content. And now we gnash our teeth at the possibility that Lords of Shadow may indeed be replacing the Castlevania legacy we know and love...First, we believe Konami should finish the original continuity by reinstating Koji Igarashi"
Forgive me for sounding snarky, and I don't mean to troll folks, but I think this is a legitimate question: Isn't the first part of the quoted statement incompatible with the second? IGA was, in large part, a reason Lords of Shadow was made in the first place. He was known for cheap productions (reused sprites, reused sprites everywhere) and his consistent failures in 3D were, I assume, encouragement for Konami to hand things over to the LoS guys. Do we really want IGA back? And I say this as a Gunlordaboo who really loves IGA. Prunyuu~ :o
This. I'd like to help, but I really hate Facebook. Isn't there any other way to show my support to the Operation?
And why does it look like he has a Mickey Mouse glove on one hand?
Just to give an example, I think AoS had the potential to dethrone SotN, but it failed because of the limitations of vastly inferior GBA hardware.
That episode--to me--feels like the most significant CastleVania event since Symphony of the Night and JUST the testosterone shot the franchise needed after all these years of wussy, whiteface heroism...
The whole attitude of this thing is really jumpy, hyper, and in your face. Feels like some whiny teenage lash out. That's no way to win favors from someone.This. You sound like demanding something, like if you were the owners of CV. You are like 100 guys or so, do you think it's your demands what it's really the best for the series? Humility guys!
That episode (Lords)--to me--feels like the most significant CastleVania event since Symphony of the Night and JUST the testosterone shot the franchise needed after all these years of wussy, whiteface heroism
Hector and Juste are pretty manly. And more realistic then Gabriel bubble chest "my shoulders are 50 inch wide" Belmont. :)
Then again, Hector has a peahead. : (
Well, Gabe felt like a back-to-basics no-nonsense hero with a whip, who even looked like old Simon
LoS is a vital game, It shows that (Metroidvania) Castlevania games are pretty much dead since they really do not offer any new or refined experiences,
The metroidvania games eventually become an annoying grind-fest until you get the game-breaker equipment, and the rest is map filling.
Going back to linear in Los gave me nostalgia as I felt like I was on a quest again.
Plus its fresh seeing a Manly non-designer clothing Belmont again.
Yeah and by the games conclusion all that has been conveniently stripped away...
LOS sequel will probably feel even less familar than the first game, Mercury Steam has already won over as many old fans as they are going to get & they've got plenty of new ones so why would they bother making any changes just to satisfy fan complaints.
Cox's answer to fan complaints:
Set the sequel in a modern-day metropolis.
As un Castlevania like as it sounds, the idea of playing as Dracula going around in a modern setting regaining his lost powers and raising a army of the undead to wage war against Satan sounds pretty cool.I can only agree with what you said.
Plus, him being a vampire will means the sequel will take place entirely at night so they're wont be anymore bright areas.
I find your lack of faith disturbing.The only 3D games that got it somewhat right was the 64 ones and LoS.
..and yet you think Harmony of Despair is "fun as shit" and us haters dunno what we're talking about.Harmony of Despair isn't a metroidvania. It may be based off of one, but it only shares Grinding (which is completely different) with metroidvanias.
So it's come down to this now? Clothing? Really?Since SoTN, All Belmonts (except Simon for some odd reason) Have pretty much looked the same clothing wise.
Cox's answer to fan complaints:
Set the sequel in a modern-day metropolis.
Also have no Belmonts or any recognizable Castlevania elements outside of random name drops.
Also also, Gabeula drives a Prius and picks up girls, which becomes a dating game like in GTA4. Your success determines how powerful you can make your magic. Successfully perform elaborate QTE sequences to keep Zobek from cockblocking you.
Not this "blame Kojima" shtick again....
Cox has stated many times that Kojima was on board mostly to provide assistance and offer advice. Kojima gets a lot of well-deserved flak for the MGS series and it seems that some just want to push blame on him for LoS now. Now, I can't really say with certainty that he wasn't responsible, but why is it so hard to believe that maybe MS made most of mistakes on the game and not Kojima?
Because MS Made the game, Kojima Productions Providied everything else, INCLUDING the Story Script, and Soundtrack.
Of Course Cox will but all the blame on himself, Look at Konami's Attention Toward Kojima, they don't wanna tranish thier golden boy and his accomplishments.
But Using your logic, MS and Cox were Completely in control of everything.... I'm sorry knowing about the process of entertainment I can't let that slide...
Lets face it, the castlevania franchise has one of the worst fanbases out there second to the sonic fanbase.
We all act like spoiled little children who want konami to do this and that for us and us only. we dont care about anyone else. and we bash the games that arnt terrible but we bash them anyway cause they're not how we wanted them, and thus we must cry and cry and keep crying until konami does what sega did and give us a new platformer for a console or two so we can all just shut up. But then the game will be flawed in some way and we'll continue to cry about it. Dooming us for all eternity.
Plus I don't think highly trained Vampire hunters would wear Trench or Tail Coats.So you prefer them to wear loincloths (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loincloth) instead?
It may have looked cool the first or second time, but its repetitive nature is annoying,I don't see what's so repetitive about those outfits, they all look different. I think about half your posts here thus far have just been complaining bout various stuff, though
the castlevania fanbase is corrupt blah blah blahI love it when outsiders join us & then criticize the very forum they're apart of. Are you one of those temp members too?
I dunno if youre just trying to fit in or just an another one of those temporary members that'll probably stick around for a few more months & join in several discussions until they disappear suddenly (*coughridureyucough*). It happens all the time, don't worry.Haha very funny.
I love it when outsiders join us & then criticize the very forum they're apart of. Are you one of those temp members too?
Like Jorge D. Fuentes once said, "you're not tethered to this place."
I don't see what's so repetitive about those outfits, they all look different. I think about half your posts here thus far have just been complaining bout various stuff, thoughLeon - Tail Coat
So you prefer them to wear loincloths (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loincloth) instead?1. I know what a loincloth is.
I dunno if youre just trying to fit in or just an another one of those temporary members that'll probably stick around for a few more months & join in several discussions until they disappear suddenly (*coughridureyucough*). It happens all the time, don't worry.That's very unrelated.... and I've yet to criticize the forum, that is if everyone here hate Hd and LoS and Backs up this Campaign thing 100%.
I love it when outsiders join us & then criticize the very forum they're apart of. Are you one of those temp members too?
Like Jorge D. Fuentes once said, "you're not tethered to this place."YOU HAVE PLAYED ALL CATSLEVANIA GAMES AND LOVE THEM, YOU MUST HATE WHAT WE HATE AND YOU MUST NOT HAVE AN OPINION OF YOUR OWN, OUTSIDER!
Anyway I'd like to think MercurySteam & COX are kinda aware of the mistakes they've made (and to a lesser extent, our [valid] complaints aesthetic-wise), the epilogue proved that we will eventually see more of the traditional enemies (Slogra for example) since they are all machinations of Dracula himself, so it sort of makes sense that we don't see any Medusa Heads or Bone Pillars or Dullahans because Dracula hasn't conquered/created them yet. But it's just fucked how it heavily implies the next Belmont would be half-vampire or dhampire or something. However there are still ways they could make "Belmont" work.. probably not likely it'll make sense but whatever.
I do not agree 100% with the declarations of Operation Akumajo, and I do think that there has to be less of a demand for certain things and more of a "Comeon Konami, just please cut us a damn break" air to the true message that needs to be pressed much harder....but at least this whole thing at its core is an ATTEMPT to try and shake up the status quo and do something other than sit on a forum and bitch either about the franchise heads or about each other.
As un Castlevania like as it sounds, the idea of playing as Dracula going around in a modern setting regaining his lost powers and raising a army of the undead to wage war against Satan sounds pretty cool.
Plus, him being a vampire will means the sequel will take place entirely at night so they're wont be anymore bright areas.
From what Crisis said, its as he's telling me that everyone on this forum that have over 1000 posts are a bunch of assholes and anyone who opposes them must be destroyed. And for the most part... i almost believe it.
YOU HAVE PLAYED ALL CATSLEVANIA GAMES AND LOVE THEM, YOU MUST HATE WHAT WE HATE AND YOU MUST NOT HAVE AN OPINION OF YOUR OWN, OUTSIDER!
I've translated that from the context of how you used it, I hope you like how your presenting the forums to everyone, GOOD JOB!
It'll never happen cause sidescrollers are only made for portables and not the consoles themselves unless it has "wii" written on it
All in all, we fans don't really deserve a new game with the way we're acting now. Another LoS is fine to a degree, but nothing from the original timeline cause for all we know, it'll have RECYCLED SPRITES and REUSED LEVELS and we'll get ANGRY if they do that again.
instead of fighting for stagnation and "no change" we should embrace change and instead channel our energy towards making that change into something that retains the gothic and highly atmospheric essence that has defined Castlevania for almost its entire life?
You know, rather than keep fighting for the past, and complaining about how you dont like Lords of Shadow,This is a good idea, but I have no idea where to even begin. Post on the LoS Facebook page? The MS website is in Spanish, so I have no idea how to give them feedback since I don't speak Spanish. Maybe we throw all the feedback in Konami's direction, but I don't even know if they're willing to listen.
Why dont we as fans instead try to gear a campaign more towards giving MS and Cox massive feedback and showing them the things that need to be addressed for any LoS sequels?
I actually do not mind change......I pretty much agree with everything stated here. IMO, LoS is a fun game and I can't say I didn't enjoy playing it, but as a fan, I was left disappointed. Plus, I love the older games and their genre far too much to just forget about it completely. A 2D return to consoles would be glorious.
......And I will still want the older CV genre to be further expanded upon.
This is a good idea, but I have no idea where to even begin. Post on the LoS Facebook page? The MS website is in Spanish, so I have no idea how to give them feedback since I don't speak Spanish. Maybe we throw all the feedback in Konami's direction, but I don't even know if they're willing to listen.Make a big post here, or on the CV Dungeon website (or anywhere else) and tweet/send a message to Cox/MS with a link to that website/post. It's worth a try, isn't it?
You know, rather than keep fighting for the past, and complaining about how you dont like Lords of Shadow,
Why dont we as fans instead try to gear a campaign more towards giving MS and Cox massive feedback and showing them the things that need to be addressed for any LoS sequels?
This is a good idea, but I have no idea where to even begin. Post on the LoS Facebook page? The MS website is in Spanish, so I have no idea how to give them feedback since I don't speak Spanish. Maybe we throw all the feedback in Konami's direction, but I don't even know if they're willing to listen.the same exact shit you are all doing with Operation Akumajo. Only geared towards LoS. that simple.
Hey @Konami - you have a website for Frogger's 30th Anniversary but not even an Facebook page for Castlevania's 25th?
Deko, stop being a fandom-deprecating prick and actually try suggesting something constructive and useful to discuss, instead of warring it out with Crisis. Your last few posts have just been repeats of the same thing.
*bangs Deko's and Kamui Zero's heads against each other*Alright alright, i'm sorry for being a prick, ok? I'll try not to lose my head next time.
Shush!
Regardless of how low an opinion some people may have of the Wii it is still ultimately a Console which just makes your point sound silly.I was actually referring to the people who don't look at the wii as a good console, not including myself cause i still play mine, least the emus since its hacked. And i almost forgot about those games, so no need to lash at me like i'm some bad guy.
Furthermore Toki Remix, Dust: an elysian Tale, Bloodrayne Betrayal & Rayman origins are all great looking 2D platform games soon to be available on home CONSOLES including your oh so superior PS3's and Xbox360's.
Gothic is something that not everyone likes.
Its harder to market than high fantasy or dark fantasy, which has been popularized already by Hollywood and countless games and media in that style.
Now, things are worse than ever before, because the games aren't even good.
You guys want to help do something without needing to put forth a lot of effort? Retweet shit like this that you want Konami/Cox/MS to know irks you, but without being demanding - http://twitter.com/#!/CVSyndicate/status/109691359803359232 (http://twitter.com/#!/CVSyndicate/status/109691359803359232)I saw this earlier and did retweet it. It's so, so sad though. It really does seem like Konami just doesn't care about the series anymore.
Oh and... How about a website or something? That might be good, or even OP: Akumajo's own forum, so that others can join it without being arsed to make Facebooks, since I know a lot of us here don't like FacebookI absolutely agree with this
Or we could just make a "100,000 strong for WayForward to make a Castlevania game" lol
only in my wildest dreams
We already know that a sequel is coming though. The writing is on the wall. If Konami is pleased with the sales of LoS, well guess what, that's where Castlevania is headed. The "fans" are going to continue to get HoD and similar titles to tide them over, but all the resources will be put into LoS, and crafting that as a reboot of the series.
On topic ... if you want this movement to even succeed in the slightest, you're going to need waaa-haaay more members. I would support it, but I neither use Facebook or Twitter.
There was a similar campaign for Xenoblade, where preorders were actually made, and Nintendo still said no. I don't know how pigheaded Konami is, but it seems 99% of all companies are the same, so I doubt there will be any change. I mean, the suits know these campaigns exist, it's not like they're blind to them. Unfortunately, numbers is all that speaks, and to the Konami suits, it says that LoS is where the series is headed, whether we like it or not!
Would it be silly to scale the operation down to being just about convincing konami to put a decent effort into a 2d Castlevania game for home consoles and that alone? even just a downloadable title.That'd be great. Its best to see a new idea rather than a rehashed one or one that's been talked about for 100 times.
No LOS bashing, no wet dream titles like the Demon Castle Wars, or a LOS game in 2D, (these things could be pushed for further down the track) just Castlevania in 2D & back on a home console. Surely that would be something that the majority of fans could get behind.
Would it be silly to scale the operation down to being just about convincing konami to put a decent effort into a 2d Castlevania game for home consoles and that alone? even just a downloadable title.
No LOS bashing, no wet dream titles like the Demon Castle Wars, or a LOS game in 2D, (these things could be pushed for further down the track) just Castlevania in 2D & back on a home console. Surely that would be something that the majority of fans could get behind.
What OP: Akumajo should be doing is encouraging all of the types of CV that we have thus far. You know, Classicvanias, Metroidvanias, 3DVanias, MSVanias, etc. We shouldn't diss one and favor another, because it's ridiculously unprofessional and makes us look like total douchebags, not that I'm saying anyone here actually is.
I think that some stuff could be done to change the mission statement. Though I am an admin for OP: Akumajo, I don't think I'mma go changing things up without talking to Cecil about it first, though. What OP: Akumajo should be doing is encouraging all of the types of CV that we have thus far. You know, Classicvanias, Metroidvanias, 3DVanias, MSVanias, etc. We shouldn't diss one and favor another, because it's ridiculously unprofessional and makes us look like total douchebags, not that I'm saying anyone here actually is.
Would it be silly to scale the operation down to being just about convincing konami to put a decent effort into a 2d Castlevania game for home consoles and that alone? even just a downloadable title.
No LOS bashing, no wet dream titles like the Demon Castle Wars, or a LOS game in 2D, (these things could be pushed for further down the track) just Castlevania in 2D & back on a home console. Surely that would be something that the majority of fans could get behind.
I enthusiastically agree with both of these posts.
As do I.same over here.
As I said I have neither Facebook or Twitter, but I agree with your points. It's good to know the movement has someone so eloquent behind it. My only criticism was that your numbers are embarrassingly low in comparison to your aspirations. There was some odd hundred members on the Facebook list last I checked. That's just too small of a number, no matter how well written your argument, to make Konami give a damn. I guess the question becomes, how do we get at least 100,000 behind this movement? I think that's a reasonable goal, given what it is you're asking for. In my mind, it seems a difficult number to amass, given this franchise. And now especially since those who enjoyed LoS, and it being their first Castlevania, wouldn't support such a movement.
If you look at the big picture, Operation Akumajo is..
1. Pro Mythology
2. Pro 2D Gameplay
3. Pro Quality
4. Pro Fanservice
Well then I think your statement should be more about the big picture & less about the small stuff because it could be costing you valueable followers.
Have you thought about simply asking what it is that people want from Operation Akumajo? not specifically what dream game they'd like made but the general response they'd like to see from Konami.
Also how about trying to give Operation Akumajo a presence on frequented Castlevania websites? like a banner or something? that way there is a greater possibility that people interested in Castlevania will see it.
1. Pro MythologyA mythology which is already incredibly bloated and ended. Aria of Sorrow has written the end of the castlevania timeline much in the way Mega Man Legends has written the end of the Mega Man Timeline as we know it. There is very little room left for games considering the 100 year resurrection rule, which keeps getting broken anyway. After a few more games to fill gaps here and there, a reboot is going to be something that is NEEDED. Its the reason there even is one.
2. Pro 2D GameplayNothing wrong with that, but Operation Akumajo seems to be almost against 3D gameplay, which is something it needs to learn to survive, or end up like Mega Man.
A mythology which is already incredibly bloated and ended. Aria of Sorrow has written the end of the castlevania timeline much in the way Mega Man Legends has written the end of the Mega Man Timeline as we know it. There is very little room left for games considering the 100 year resurrection rule, which keeps getting broken anyway. After a few more games to fill gaps here and there, a reboot is going to be something that is NEEDED. Its the reason there even is one.Nothing wrong with that, but Operation Akumajo seems to be almost against 3D gameplay, which is something it needs to learn to survive, or end up like Mega Man.
Operation Akumajo should be Pro Castlevania, period. a movement to have Konami listen to what the fans like to see in Castlevania. An operation to make sure they dont forget anniversaries, A movement to preserve quality so we dont get problems like Dawn of Sorrow or bad 3D games.
I guess what I dislike about OA, is the fixation on 2D and the IGAverse. Both of those are great and I love them as much as the next fan, but that cant be all there is to castlevania.
As is right now, Castlevania is extremely hostile for an outside developer if they wish to make their own game, there is a shitton of continuity clogging up whatever they could think of. Its daunting and unappealing. Which is why we have a fresh re-boot, to start things over again. Say what you will about LoS, but it was something that was needed.
A mythology which is already incredibly bloated and ended. Aria of Sorrow has written the end of the castlevania timeline much in the way Mega Man Legends has written the end of the Mega Man Timeline as we know it. There is very little room left for games considering the 100 year resurrection rule, which keeps getting broken anyway. After a few more games to fill gaps here and there, a reboot is going to be something that is NEEDED. Its the reason there even is one.Nothing wrong with that, but Operation Akumajo seems to be almost against 3D gameplay, which is something it needs to learn to survive, or end up like Mega Man.
Operation Akumajo should be Pro Castlevania, period. a movement to have Konami listen to what the fans like to see in Castlevania. An operation to make sure they dont forget anniversaries, A movement to preserve quality so we dont get problems like Dawn of Sorrow or bad 3D games.
I guess what I dislike about OA, is the fixation on 2D and the IGAverse. Both of those are great and I love them as much as the next fan, but that cant be all there is to castlevania.
As is right now, Castlevania is extremely hostile for an outside developer if they wish to make their own game, there is a shitton of continuity clogging up whatever they could think of. Its daunting and unappealing. Which is why we have a fresh re-boot, to start things over again. Say what you will about LoS, but it was something that was needed.
I agree, except with the whole Megaman thing (I believe its an Alternate time since Later X or Zero or even ZX games disproves any possibility of Legends "Canonically" whatever that means Megaman wise)
The Stage for Adventurehttp://kobun20.interordi.com/2011/04/06/dr-datas-dash-dissertation/ (http://kobun20.interordi.com/2011/04/06/dr-datas-dash-dissertation/)
Okay, up next we’ll examine the mystery concerning this adventure’s setting. The world we live in is, simply enough, the Earth. It happens to be the same Earth that the Rockman series and X series took place on! But as to whether this takes place in the future or the past of those events… I’m actually not allowed to tell you yet. It’s a splendid tidbit of key importance. Although it’s not really brought up in the basic story outline, just the fact that this connection exists behind the scenes adds a spicy layer of tension to the narrative, don’t you think?
Uh oh, maybe I’ve said a little too much on the subject. The project manager is giving me an angry look…
Aizu- Well this is just our own personal opinion, but the way we see it, the end of the Mega Man series has already been written in the form of [the] "Mega Man Legends" [series]. We feel that no matter how you continue the Mega Man series, you'll always end up at Legends. Therefore we feel that everything we have created has, in a way, laid the ground work for that world to come into existence. We have to make sure that things like the environment and Human-Reploid relations that we establish will be able to make a comfortable transition to that future world.Mega Man Zero Official Complete Works, said by Takuya Aizu, the president of Inticreates and Producer of the Mega Man Zero series.
The Legends Series is set far into the future of the Mega Man timeline. Far faaar into the future. Like, thousands of years, far.
The Legends world is covered by mostly water, Humans are extinct, and have been replaced by Carbons, who are basically like Humans (enough that they dont know it themselves) but apparently different somehow.
The Humans created some sort of perfect world, (elysium) and had Humanoid Robots to serve them. they also had what in japan were called Irregular Hunters (hint hint) who hunt down malfunctioning units in the system. Somehow they all died off, and the master, aftyer having lived for thousands of years, died after asking Mega Man Trigger to take him to Terra, since he cannot survive long outside of Elysium.
Elysium had a program set up that upon the death of the last Human, would purge terra of it's inhabitants and clone new humans from the DNA library stored on Elysium. The Mankind Playback program. The master asked Trigger to destroy the library and the system, sparing the Carbons he had grown fond of, realizing his perfect world without death or hardships was empty and cold in comparison with normal life. Trigger failed upon fighting to a standstil with one of the Mother units, the one in charge of Elysium, and twas forced to reset his parameters to the configuration of a newborn. the remaining one sealed them both away.
Where is my 2D Metroid for home consoles?
More like, where's my 2D Metroid PERIOD!?
THIS IS NOW A MEGAMAN THREAD
Outsource the 2D series for Wayforward if they don't think Iga can make a good game anymore. I would be more than satisfied.