Topic: Wouldn't it be cool if Wayforward got to make a new Castlevania game?

[bucky]

I've seen this idea expressed by several members across various threads. Figured I might try and give a home to this discussion, and see how many other people here would be interested...

For the unfamiliar, uninitiated or non-believers, they've made:

Contra 4
^I thought this was great and the challenge was well designed. Being made by a western developer did not make it feel any less like a proper Contra title. It was absolutely the fourth Contra of the original series and was worthy of the name.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge
^I haven't played this one, but it looks awesome and is one of the better DSiWare games apparently. It is the sequel to the GBC color Shantae, which is also met with lots of glowing reviews. It's a collector's item now, traditionally going for over $100 on ebay.

Bloodrayne: Betrayal
^Soon to be out, and it shows off the potential for higher quality graphics.

Who else thinks Castlevania should be next on their list?

[Claimh Solais]

When you first said it, I was skeptical.

Now I think it should be.

[Munchy]

I think it's kind of retarded that Konami has them working on a multiplayer Silent Hill, something the few fans left will never accept, instead of Castlevania, which would be awesome because that Bloodrayne trailer alone screams all sorts of love for it. They friggin love old school; all of their games practically bleed it.

Petition time? Might work.

[Pemburu Vampir]

Fun fact: Shantae was inspired by Castlevania 2 and Zelda 2.

[C Belmont]

As much as I love Wayforward the background art in that Bloodrayne game isn't exactly impressive
If Wayforward could create a Castlevania game with background art to rival Vanillaware I'd be pretty interested though, their character animation is already superb

[Inccubus]

I don't know. The BG art looks pretty good to me, and that's only one stage. Maybe reserve judgement until you see more? Just sayin'.
I think it fit the game's are style perfectly. Sometimes less is more.
And, anyway, I think they could make an epic 2d CV.
Konami is retarded to have them working on a 2d Silent Hill. That doesn't even make sense.

[Claimh Solais]

2d Silent Hill.

ಠ_ಠ

[shelverton.]

I actually sent an e-mail to John Beck at Wayforward today, asking him if they'd ever wanted to make a Castlevania game! He answered almost immediately, very briefly, but still:

"The thought has crossed our minds :-)"

Yes. A SMILEY.

I'm not surprised. Konami NEEDS to make this happen. Wayforward would definitely do it if asked to!

[Dremn]

YES. PLEASE.

[VampirehunterB]

as long as ayami kojima makes the art, and hopefully perhaps yamane compose I could feel safe..

[X]

Count me in!! I loved contra 4! I want to see them produce a CV game worth relishing time and again  

[Inccubus]

Absolutely! Konami NEEDS to have them do a a new 2D CV.

[Lumas]

I agree

[Vampire Killer]

This is one of those instances where to not this would be just plain stupid on Konami's part.

Give WayForward the reins to make a classic 2D Castlevania (perhaps in a RoB stage progression, so that there are multiple paths), and sell it on XBLA and PSN for $15 (hell, I'd even pay $20), and it would print money.

[Inccubus]

WiiWare too, please. No. I don't care about the resolution loss. Just do it! >=P
I'd actually pay for a game for once under these circumstances..