Topic: Favorite CV Game Format

[Jayfeather]

I think my favorite is 2D with Exploration.  SOTN is an awesome game, but it could have been fine tuned a bit more, there was a Ton of stuff to do and find, which is both a blessing and a curse.  You've got Items you use up after one use, you've got Items that use MP, you've got items that use Hearts.  Hearts alone would have been fine if you ask me.  Also, while I love the idea of your character getting stronger as the game progresses, It seems to me the Leveling factor allows for players to become too powerful.  I think borrowing from Zelda, and making Life up and Magic ups, along with various weapon, armor and accessory options/upgrades the main way to strengthen you character, and balance the enemies appropriately.

I'd also like to see more of the world out side the castle, much like we got in Simon's Quest, Doing so would allow for more logical shop set-ups (Unlike the Librarian or Hammer.)  I must admit though, the most recent game I've played is Dawn of Sorrow,  I know this has been addressed in more recent games... I just haven't had the chance to try it out yet.

[ReeBob]

I voted 2D sidescrolling with levelling and exploration.  My two favorites in the series were Simon's Quest and CV3. I liked the Transylvanian countryside/adventuring aspect of Simon's Quest, with the gathering of items from the mansions and the interactions with the townspeople.  But I thought that the Castle itself and the Spirit Helpers from CV3 were good, too.  My "dream" Castlevania would be a mish-mash of the two.

[MarquisX]

Gotta love the original style. Though I do love SotN style as well. You know, it really boils down to the game itself. I prefer CV1,3 and 4 over all others, while I like SotN, PoR and OoE better than all the other classic Castlevanias besides the ones I mentioned. Ahhhhh, the Castlevania fanbase, so many opinions, so little agreement!

[Aridale]

Ahhhhh, the Castlevania fanbase, so many opinions, so little agreement!

QFT

[Profbeanburrito]

I really like all the formats. I think Castlevania can really do well in 2D, both classic and Metroidvania style and 3D. I would like to see them alternate between the different types once in awhile, rather than getting only one type for multiple games.