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Title: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Belmont legacy on June 21, 2018, 07:27:05 PM
I don't know if there's already a topic started on here about it but how's everyone like bloodstained curse of the moon so far? I've already beaten it twice. Once on regular mode with veteran difficulty and again on nightmare mode with casual difficulty.  I personally adore it and find it just as difficult as the old Castlevania games when in nightmare mode on veteran difficulty. Anyone else enjoying this game?  ;D
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Aceearly1993 on June 21, 2018, 10:11:37 PM
I enjoy finding breakable blocks that contain power ups or point bonus, it's the great nostalgia feelings coming back


This game is VERY popular among speedrunners... I keep imitating the cool shortcut stuff all these days after the game's launch. Ultimate mode made control scheme much better but the solo Zangetsu route quick kill against boss 4 is still hard for me...
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Belmont legacy on June 23, 2018, 01:55:34 PM
As much as I'd love to do a zengetsu only run without killing off the other characters, I feel like I'd get my ass handed to me hahahaha. I use Mariam and Alfred so much I'm spoiled now. Probably from playing so much of Castlevania 3.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: JR on June 26, 2018, 06:27:22 AM
This was a pretty fantastic game. I think its strength lies in the multiple characters. Even if the game is easier with all 4 of them, it's still so much fun. And I looooooove the music.

But a playthrough with an unpowered Zengetsu - although challenging - just sucks most of the fun out of the game for me. That's the only flaw for me, but it's a big one.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 27, 2018, 06:20:51 PM
The only thing i haven't done is the boss rush. As for Zangetsu solo run, i believe is for masochist people.....but still i manage to do it!!
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: zangetsu468 on June 28, 2018, 09:38:59 AM
I've started playing this last night. It's giving me a CV3 - slightly mixed with Vampyre: Master of Darkness - kind of vibe.
Seems cool so far, I just befriended Alfred... Now I know how Batman feels.  8)
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on June 28, 2018, 05:37:52 PM
i just started

wishing i could afford it
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: darkmanx_429 on July 01, 2018, 03:20:39 PM
Yeah, it's basically Castlvania 3 on steroids. Which is my favorite in the CV Series so I am game.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Darkmoon on July 01, 2018, 11:18:13 PM
I really enjoyed the game. As noted in this thread, it does have a very Castlevania III vibe. Combined with the quality of life bonuses (like Casual mode for use sucky players), I'd put it ahead of a few of the official entries in the Castlevania series.

(I have a review of it up on the Inverted Dungeon, if you're interested: http://www.inverteddungeon.com/?section=bloodstained&page=home (http://www.inverteddungeon.com/?section=bloodstained&page=home))
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on July 02, 2018, 01:53:34 AM
I really enjoyed the game. As noted in this thread, it does have a very Castlevania III vibe. Combined with the quality of life bonuses (like Casual mode for use sucky players), I'd put it ahead of a few of the official entries in the Castlevania series.

(I have a review of it up on the Inverted Dungeon, if you're interested: http://www.inverteddungeon.com/?section=bloodstained&page=home (http://www.inverteddungeon.com/?section=bloodstained&page=home))

that still exists?
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Darkmoon on July 03, 2018, 01:27:07 AM
Uh, yeah. Up and active for years now. Been doing a full rework of the site over the last couple of years. Gotta get one of the Dungeon sites to be active. ;)
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: zangetsu468 on July 03, 2018, 08:12:37 AM
I finished the first Veteran/ Normal play through last night. I'm currently playing through nightmare.
While I do really think it's a solid game, I can't say I like it as much as say CV3.
Maybe it's just me, but some of the bosses and mid-bosses feel more inspired by Shovel Knight than CV, not that it's a bad thing. It's definitely the closest we've had to a new 8-bit CV. 

Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: X on July 03, 2018, 03:12:47 PM
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Maybe it's just me, but some of the bosses and mid-bosses feel more inspired by Shovel Knight than CV, not that it's a bad thing. It's definitely the closest we've had to a new 8-bit CV. 

I kinda got that feeling as well. CotM feels like a CV/Shovel Knight crossover at times. For me I think it's because everything in the CotM (graphics-wise) is smooth-looking like shovel knight whereas CV 3 was rather rough-looking.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: zangetsu468 on July 03, 2018, 10:56:48 PM
I kinda got that feeling as well. CotM feels like a CV/Shovel Knight crossover at times. For me I think it's because everything in the CotM (graphics-wise) is smooth-looking like shovel knight whereas CV 3 was rather rough-looking.

Shovel Knight's incorporation of large stationary enemies (I've referred to as mid-bosses) who use repetitive patterns of attack was surely borrowed from Megaman, most notably Megman 2.

I think my favourite boss thus far has been the Dual-headed Dragon, and yes, I loved that throwback to the original COTM.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: EstebanT on July 04, 2018, 01:34:43 AM
I think my favourite boss thus far has been the Dual-headed Dragon, and yes, I loved that throwback to the original COTM.
I think it's a reference to the Water Dragons from Dracula's Curse
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on July 04, 2018, 09:00:16 AM
I have both unlocked and beaten Ultimate Mode.
I have also finished Normal and Nightmare modes.
I haven't done Boss Rush and I haven't done the partial run.
Great game! Had to play it on the Switch because my PC copy keeps on crashing at the Library Stage.
Title: Re: Bloodstained curse of the moon
Post by: zangetsu468 on July 05, 2018, 09:37:45 AM
I have both unlocked and beaten Ultimate Mode.
I have also finished Normal and Nightmare modes.
I haven't done Boss Rush and I haven't done the partial run.
Great game! Had to play it on the Switch because my PC copy keeps on crashing at the Library Stage.

The second time you've reached "Master Hunter", congratulations!!  ;D