Topic: What do you guys think of Bloodlines?

[Abnormal Freak]

I think making his facial features and hair more manly was super retarded. If he originally looked fair, keep him fair...

[Belmont Stakes]

In terms of the technology and graphics and music SCVIV is better. But for all that it is it is one that I must say is a classic and is brilliantly done. The concepts, the atmosphere, the enemies, the backgrounds/levels are all brilliant. I have to wonder if someone were to do a hack of this game using SNES or upgrading it to a present day version of technology. Using software like what was done with DX Chronicles could make it look fantastic but as far as replicating the music and its impact and flavor could be a tough task. Newer more updated better quality technology does not necessarily equate to a good remake. Somethings can not be redone I guess .

Let me put it this way.

1. SCVIV
2. Bloodlines
3. CV DX Chronicles
4. ROB
5  CV DX

That is how I would rank Bloodlines. Graphic and music capabilites of the Genesis aside it is brilliant as a game and is the type of game that inspires one to want to play or create games like it.

[Thomas Belmont]

I like Bloodlines a lot, but I feel that it's story should have never been considered as canon.

[bucky]

In terms of the technology and graphics and music SCVIV is better. But for all that it is it is one that I must say is a classic and is brilliantly done. The concepts, the atmosphere, the enemies, the backgrounds/levels are all brilliant. I have to wonder if someone were to do a hack of this game using SNES...

I really like the sound quality of Bloodlines on the Genesis, and I'm certain you could do a totally stellar arrangement for the SNES as well, but there is nothing inherent about the SNES that would make it sound better. You could look at it this way, would a classic NES soundtrack- Like Mega Man 2 or DuckTales, sound "better" on the SNES? You'd be switching from sound synthesis over to sample playback, so it becomes apples and oranges.

It's just like you said, a remake using a more advanced technology doesn't guarantee an improvement. I feel like it's actually sometimes grounds to be cautious and skeptical.

[Sindra]

I like Bloodlines a lot, but I feel that it's story should have never been considered as canon.

With the multitude of other games that are considered Canon. *that's* your gripe? Is it because of the Bram Stoker's element? If not, what was? I'm honestly curious.

I honestly thought them tying in Stoker's Dracula to a game *dedicated* to Dracula was a smart move. Give props to the source material, and it wasn't done horribly.