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Offline OdenAndEvil

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Castlevania IV Prototype?
« on: June 28, 2011, 10:07:43 AM »
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On a Retro game Forum, a friend wrote this...

Alright. So anyone who has played Castlevania IV (which I assume is everyone here) and has seen the commercial (shown below) will notice the significant graphical differences, enemies shown outside of the final copy, and even changes in level design - possibly different levels entirely! Plus, a stage selection? Could it have been like Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge on the Gameboy?

So, there's obviously lots of differences. But on top of that, it looks like the gameplay and screens shown in the commercial itself is from prototype/beta screens.

Castlevania IV Commercial (SNES)

That being said, I think there's plenty of reasons to assume an actual prototype cartridge was produced, just like every other game. So...

Is there any information on such an item still existing? It doesn't seem like there's really any around... If there is, there's not really any information about it online, either. I'd be interested in getting some information on it. Or finding it... Any ideas, comments, or anything?
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I never seen this either b4.
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 10:55:42 AM »
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I think your friend would have as much luck finding the beta version of Bloodlines. I guess he should just hope it shows up at ebay someday.     
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011, 01:00:26 PM »
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this is amazing, not only is it an additional version of the best game ever, but it is also a rarity treasure beyond recognition..One must do everything in power to find it..or at least find more info about it!!
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2011, 01:10:58 PM »
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THROUGH A ROOM!!!
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2011, 02:21:39 PM »
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He wont be happy about this info´s. hehe ^^°
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2011, 04:04:16 PM »
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Interesting how Simon's color scheme is very close to the PS Chronicles version...I like it.
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2011, 04:26:18 PM »
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Except that SCV4 came out before the PC X68000 CV game so maybe they used the beta Simon as a template for the other.
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2011, 04:41:35 PM »
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How can you tell with such a grainy, discolored image? Looks more or less like the one in the final version but darker. Then again, everything is darker. Would be great to get our hands on a dump of that prototype, though.
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2011, 07:53:24 PM »
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I love the "THROUGH  A ROOM"!  Classic.
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2011, 09:39:32 PM »
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Quote from: X on June 28, 2011, 04:26:18 PM
Except that SCV4 came out before the PC X68000 CV game so maybe they used the beta Simon as a template for the other.
I know SCV4 came out first, I'm saying the character palette is similar.
Quote from: Inccubus on June 28, 2011, 04:41:35 PM
How can you tell with such a grainy, discolored image? Looks more or less like the one in the final version but darker. Then again, everything is darker. Would be great to get our hands on a dump of that prototype, though.
Watch the video carefully, you'll see the color similarity. I actually like the darker one better than the finished product. I would love it if a rom dump turned up of this prototype!
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2011, 11:51:52 PM »
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"THROUGH A ROOM!".... and a stable. Don't forget that stable. 8)
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2011, 12:01:02 AM »
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Quote from: Nail_Bombed on June 28, 2011, 11:51:52 PM
"THROUGH A ROOM!".... and a stable. Don't forget that stable. 8)

ROOM!!! was the best part though. It was so vague. XD
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2011, 04:45:09 PM »
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They just don't make commercials like that anymore  :'(
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2011, 09:30:08 PM »
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Quote from: Nagumo on June 28, 2011, 10:55:42 AM
I think your friend would have as much luck finding the beta version of Bloodlines. I guess he should just hope it shows up at ebay someday.     


Are there actual videos of the Bloodlines beta floating around?
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Re: Castlevania IV Prototype?
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2011, 11:04:29 AM »
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No, but there are screenshots. But you probably already know that.
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