Topic: The Classics Poll

[RichterB]

Dracula's Curse and Supar Castlevania 4 pour moi

I second this motion. Dracula's Curse has so much level variety with its branching paths and characters, and Castlevania IV has so much polish and amazing special effects.

Many other games on this list certainly deserve mention, but there can only be two. (For me, the under-rated Dracula X SNES and Bloodlines rank pretty high). Well, anyway, this thread's list basically has the games that defined Castlevania for me.

[Mr Sven]

I figured Rondo would have gotten a ton more votes. only 2???
I would have voted and it was very close. Is this because people either dont have access to it or because it was inlcluded in the ( I might add inferior ) PSP version?

[RichterB]

I figured Rondo would have gotten a ton more votes. only 2???
I would have voted and it was very close. Is this because people either dont have access to it or because it was inlcluded in the ( I might add inferior ) PSP version?

It probably reflects the PSP release more than anything. DX Chronicles and Rondo should probably be one game in this poll. 

But for me, as hinted above, when it comes to Dracula X, I prefer the SNES re-imagining. I played through Rondo on the PSP, and while the extra paths/bosses/rescues were great, I found the level designs/motifs generally mundane and overly easy. Little Maria as a playable character really wasn't a plus in my mind; just a neutral addition.

Whereas the retooled art-style of the SNES Dracula X was more inspired/atmospheric (IMO) and its levels more difficult. So that's why neither Rondo nor DXC are up high on my list. They're in the middle somewhere.

And I think the reason Dracula's Curse is doing so well is because it is such a large game. As for Castlevania IV, there's few Castlevanias as ambitious in gameplay with its Mode-7 craziness and 8-directional whip (and all the abilities that go along with it)

[cecil-kain]

In Reply To #18

Rondo and Dracula X Chronicles have enough differences in presentation and design to warrant the separation.  Besides, we can already see that a couple purists are appreciating the option.

[Ahasverus]

I really HATE SUper CV IV, for me is one of the CV's (along with Legends andf the GB ones) that I won't replay EVER. CVv III and Rondo-DXC are the best!

[Mr Sven]

In Reply To #20

I used to play Super Castlevania 4 so much that I could eventually one life both quests with pixel perfect jumps. I loved that game!

It is however too easy and I've not played in years, I probably suck now.

My new love is Draculas curse. One of the few Nes games I don't shun because of the arcane graphics, the gameplay transcends that.
I need to get another cracked copy of Magic Engine so I can play my copy of Rondo too, I was getting good at that.

[PFG9000]

I really HATE SUper CV IV, for me is one of the CV's (along with Legends andf the GB ones) that I won't replay EVER. CVv III and Rondo-DXC are the best!

I can't help but wonder why.  CV4 is the pinnacle of the classic games in the series for me.

[cecil-kain]

I can't help but wonder why.

[Munchy]

In terms of atmosphere, CV4 has every other game beat. I like the way Bloodlines and Dracula X play better, though.

[Soldjermon]

my best choices would be; Rondo of Blood, Dracula X Chronicles, Dracula's curse, and Vampire Killer, hands down.
reason#1: in Dracula's curse, Alucard's in it! XD he's cool. but I like SotN's look over Dracula's curse anyday though. >.>;
reason#2: Rondo of Blood on PC-engine is MUCH better than Dracula X on the SNES, if you compare the two. and the remixed Dracula X chronicles tops even the PC-engine Rondo of Blood; even though that DXC has the original RoB in it too.
reason#3: Vampire Killer's gameplay is the most different from other castlevania titles, which I like. just wished it was released in the USA.. XP

those are my best choices.. but what about the worst? hmm.. that's a toughie, because I haven't played all of them. I'm only going to choose the one(s) that I have played, so my choice is Dracula X.
reason: it's the only choice, because it's the only one I've played and didn't like much, compared to Rondo of Blood and Dracula X Chronicles. it's because, it didn't have that "charm", that Rondo of Blood and Dracula X Chronicles had.

now you know my opinions about classic formula gameplay of castlevnia.

- Soldjermon

[cecil-kain]

-------------------------POLL UPDATE--------------------------

Both Polls are now very close to 30 votes.  Unfortunately the results have locked into a statistical dead heat in both polls for either first, second, or third place.  I'd hesitate to call a race when just a few more votes could make such a big difference.  Look for some versus polls if these dead heats continue...

[snakes3425]

I've always like Dracula X and Bloodlines the best, Bloodlines because it helps connect Stoker's original novel with Castlevania and Dracula X for all the new creatures it introduced.

[Ahasverus]

Please tell me, why is SCVIV considered as a Jewel? Really,I fell like a dumb being the only CV fan who doesnt want SCVIV

[Profbeanburrito]

In Reply To #28

I love Super Castlevania IV! Its one of my favorites.
It has a dark atmosphere, great level designs, awesome bosses, Fantastic music.

The backgrounds and sprites are done so well for its time. You can whip in all directions, and best of all, swinging! You get to swing on those little bat/ring things.

How can anyone not like this game? It may be one of the easier games in the series, but its still a great game

[Ahasverus]

Seriously, how could you like the SCVIV music? for example, Vampire killer us a simple piece of crap.