Topic: Konami's Approval Rating

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

Shit, I'm sounding like a sarcastic douche.

Then why post in a manner that makes you feel that way?

Anyway,

For the most part I agree with Cecil-Kain.

I'f Konami trully wants to do something for the longtime fans of the series then they can go and make a 2.5d game.

Its already been established that alot of us are huge fans of the 2d gameplay more so then the 3d and making a 2.5d game would eliminate the only real major complaint people have had regarding the 2d games and that is the recycling of sprites.

Not to mention that it would really be a way to shut up some of us LOS skeptics out there lol.

[Claimh Solais]

I don't know. It's becoming natural. I'm hanging 'round Serio's board and idiots on Facebook too often. >.<

Yup. 2.5D game is the way to go. With the huge success of DXC, it's kind of dumb not to go more that way. That game that Alucard was to be the star of would be wonderful as one of those games.

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

Yup. 2.5D game is the way to go. With the huge success of DXC, it's kind of dumb not to go more that way. That game that Alucard was to be the star of would be wonderful as one of those games.

I completely agree.

Just imagine a HD 2.5d symphony of the night sequel for the PS3 and Xbox 360 complete with the metroidvania formula and exploration.

IMO that could potentially be 1 of the best CVs ever made.

[narkolepsi]

Deservedly so. Many of the opinions on this forums are ridiculous (IMO). You've basically got a bunch of people who just flat out refuse to enjoy anything Cv unless is a carbon copy of every Cv that came before it. And when yet another carbon copy is delivered, those same people do little but bitch and complain about how nothing new is every done with the series.

The problem with Lords of Shadow is that it is very hard for many (not all) devotees to "enjoy" a game that is, to a sizable group of fans (including myself), tied to Castlevania primarily through names and locales, and little to naught else, bearing little semblance to Castlevania as much as to Insert-Hack-and-Slasher-Here.

Also, please don't speak for the whole. You're just making a sweeping generalization. Yes, those groups of fans do exist, but there are an equal amount that are open-minded about the series. You need to be mindful of your words and a lot more mindful of the people you're speaking to. This is a sensitive matter to many right now, especially with the lack of a 25th anniversary anything, and making inflammatory statements doesn't help it at all.

Dream all you want, MS is here to stay (at least for the next 2-3 years), and no amount of useless bitching is going to change that. You can either support your favorite series, or continue complain that it's not yet another carbon copy.

So running a survey and collecting statistics is now considered "useless bitching"? Last time I checked, it was called "peaceful protest." In this way, at least we are discussing ways to take some sort of incentive towards an opinion.

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Renonsgoods: You make some great points, and I can't argue much with you there. Although I dislike LoS, the Metroidvanias are becoming way too similar for their own good (although I still enjoy playing them), and so much potential for elaboration/depth/many other things was thrown out (see: PoR and the World War II setting seeming like a flimsy backdrop when it could've been so much more.)

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also:

It's a little hard not see LOS as the end of Castlevania when the fan base has been told to forget everything they know about Castlevania & been given the most unfaithful reboot conceivable (story wise atleast). I don't think there is any denying that turning Gabriel into Dracula is roughly the equivalent to giving Ganon a green hood & telling us that he is the new hero of time for a Zelda reboot.

I third this notion.

[Claimh Solais]

I completely agree.

Just imagine a HD 2.5d symphony of the night sequel for the PS3 and Xbox 360 complete with the metroidvania formula and exploration.

IMO that could potentially be 1 of the best CVs ever made.

As much as people say Alucard is overused, I fuckin' love that dude, and would love to see him in another game. I imagine NoR being rewritten to fit the game format.

Speaking of which, anyone actually listen to that? It's a great drama in my opinion. DanceofGold translated it, but you all probably know that.

[narkolepsi]

As much as people say Alucard is overused, I fuckin' love that dude, and would love to see him in another game. I imagine NoR being rewritten to fit the game format.

Speaking of which, anyone actually listen to that? It's a great drama in my opinion. DanceofGold translated it, but you all probably know that.

Yes, I did listen to it, and with DanceofGold's subtitles...I loved it. My only complaint is that the ending didn't give much closure for me, and the way Alucard explained away the whole vampire thing to Maria made him seem like a jerk, and for the whole thing, I felt that he was transgressing against his mother's wishes rather than obeying them as ardently as he did before. Then again, it may be a way to explain his dark instincts returning, and his inner conflict...

(To anyone else who heard the drama: Does anyone have any idea what Lisa's favorite flowers, the ones used to make the garlands, are?)

[Claimh Solais]

I was quite surprised at how well the whole thing was delivered (well, as far as acting went).

And I think that whole thing is part of Alucard's personality. He was kind of a twat waffle to begin with, but had his moments where he's a nice guy. At least, that's how I interpreted it.

I don't think Japan ever since what kind of flowers are using in anything. Well, for the most part.

[Maedhros]

I don't know. It's becoming natural. I'm hanging 'round Serio's board and idiots on Facebook too often. >.<

Yup. 2.5D game is the way to go. With the huge success of DXC, it's kind of dumb not to go more that way. That game that Alucard was to be the star of would be wonderful as one of those games.

LOL.
DXC was everything but a success. It's kinda the other way...

[Claimh Solais]

LOL.
DXC was everything but a success. It's kinda the other way...

This one here obviously has not seen the ratings it's gotten, or evolved past his personal view of the game.

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

I agree lol.

As far as the ratings go It has scored above average on MANY ocasions.

IGN gives it a 8 out of 10
Gamespot gives it a 8 out of 10
and
Metacritic gives it a 80 out of 100

Here are some links if you do not believe me.
http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/castlevaniathedraculaxchronicles/index.html?tag=result%3Btitle%3B0
http://psp.ign.com/objects/882/882267.html
http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/castlevania-the-dracula-x-chronicles

DXC may not have been a overwhelming success but It did do pretty good ratings and sales wise.

[thernz]

It was a good game but it didn't succeed. Mainly because it didn't sell.

[Claimh Solais]

It was a good game but it didn't succeed. Mainly because it didn't sell.

It hit Greatest Hits...

That means it sold...

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

True It did not sale oustandingly well.

But It also did not completely flop either.

And who's fault is it that it did not sell to well?

Konami's in my eyes considering they really did not market such a good game as this all to well.

All of the reviews have been pretty positive on this game which goes to show that if Konami would have just put a little more effort into marketing this game it could have done much better sales wise.

If Konami can make a 2.5D casltevania for the PS3 and Xbox360 and atleast try to market it well it could really become a huge success in my opinion.

Also here are some other websites who also had positive reviews towards the game.
http://www.1up.com/reviews/castlevania-psp
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/4298
http://psp.gamezone.com/reviews/item/castlevania_the_dracula_x_chronicles_psp_review
http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/938141-castlevania-the-dracula-x-chronicles/index.html

[Maedhros]

This one here obviously has not seen the ratings it's gotten, or evolved past his personal view of the game.

I never said it was a bad game, it just wasn't a huge success as you said.

[Claimh Solais]

I never said it was a bad game, it just wasn't a huge success as you said.

But it was. It was great financially, sold lots, and got high ratings. Why Konami didn't follow up on this is beyond me.