Topic: CR Pachinko Akumajō Dracula Announced

[PoeDameron]

Something that caught my attention in the video that potentailly links this to the Lords of Shadow series (aside from the Combat Cross) was the huge stained glass window that appears to be in Dracula's chambers ->



which instanly reminded me of the one in Dracula's (Gabriel's) chambers at the end of Lords of Shadow, and the start of Lords of Shadow 2 ->



Did this type of large window ever appear in any other (non-Los) Castlevania Games, as it seems to be a signifciant set piece in this new Pachinko game?

(Of course, it also strongly resmbles the "Bloodstained" window too, but I'm sure that's just a coincidence  )

[Gunlord]

I think that type of window is just a common feature in many cathedrals :p

[Super Waffle]

She certainly doesn't LOOK twelve anymore.

Yeah. Now she's like... Littlest Miss Cheesecake. I guess that's a step up from straight lolicon?

On a slightly less awkward topic:

http://i.imgur.com/sLR9Iio.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/J6Pr1s1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/aG8210N.jpg

Can I just say I like how this version of Annette looks like a fusion of her SNES and DXC designs in a more slinky dress?

[Lumi Kløvstad]

Yeah. Now she's like... Littlest Miss Cheesecake. I guess that's a step up from straight lolicon?

On a slightly less awkward topic:

http://i.imgur.com/sLR9Iio.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/J6Pr1s1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/aG8210N.jpg

Can I just say I like how this version of Annette looks like a fusion of her SNES and DXC designs in a more slinky dress?

Her face looks like a younger Gwyneth Paltrow. That's... oddly disturbing.

[Reinhart77]

Here's Richter's bio:

The game's protagonist. A descendant of the Belmont family who have sealed Dracula for generations. His sense of justice is strong and he is a hot blooded man that hates getting corrupted...

Poor Richter.  He's about to get corrupted against his will by a bunch of Succubi (and the creators of this pachislot game).  Dracula - that bastard! 

[thernz]

Favorite part of the cv pachislots is how with each iteration they further resemble plastic figurines.

[Gunlord]

Ice burn, thernzie...Ice burn ;_;

[Reinhart77]

I'm not sure if the theory that Victoria becomes a succubus is going to pan out.  Annette is called Vampire Annette - she became a vampire, not a succubus.  Is there a path that takes you from a human to a succubus?  Maybe the Succubus decided to tempt Richter by taking her form though?  Maybe she decided to keep that form in Symphony of the Night?  I don't see a character called Vampire Victoria either.  We'll see how "Victoria's Secret" plays out.

On another note, does the new trailer or web site give a better idea of what it's name is?  It's not actually "Erotic Violence", is it?  Just Akumajo Dracula Pachislot IV?  Did any of the other ones have sub-titles?

[Shiroi Koumori]

Favorite part of the cv pachislots is how with each iteration they further resemble plastic figurines.

Maybe that's the point. They did release several UFO catcher figurines in the past.

@Reinhart77: The website just mentions its name as Pachinko Akumajou Dracula. And the sample machine pic on the site just has the words Akumajou Dracula on top.

[Nagumo]

Annette's bio:

Strong willed and hates anything dishonest. She is a calm woman and kind towards everyone. She was kidnapped and taken to the demon castle by Shaft. Dracula detected her relationship with Richter, and he decided to use her as a countermeasure against Richter by transforming her into a vampire.   

I wonder if they are going to fridge Annette so Richter can be with his pachinko concubine.

[Kamirine]

Annette's bio:

Strong willed and hates anything dishonest. She is a calm woman and kind towards everyone. She was kidnapped and taken to the demon castle by Shaft. Dracula detected her relationship with Richter, and he decided to use her as a countermeasure against Richter by transforming her into a vampire.   

I wonder if they are going to fridge Annette so Richter can be with his pachinko concubine.

It wouldn't surprise me.  All other versions where she becomes a vampire spells her demise.  Or maybe it won't follow the games there either and defeating her equals saving her.  The new girl seems to be added solely to have another woman for the erotic violence since they (apparently) can't get away with doing it with Maria.  So maybe they won't go full fanfiction and just flat out replace Annette with a new OC. 

Unless this has happened in one of the previous slot games. 

[Solomon]

Edit: Nevermind about the name.

A swordmaiden looking for her younger sister who has disappeared. She is a little older than Richter and has a dignified and frank personality.  Elegant and a little stubborn. Unyielding and proud.  She gets along with the honest and cheerful Maria.  She is the eldest daughter of the noble House Florescu. While in the middle of searching for her missing sister she heard rumors about Dracula kidnapping young women, and requests Richter who was heading for the demon castle to accompany him.

That sinking feeling this could be a recycled character from the cancelled SOTN sequel.

[LuxKiller65]

Sorry but who's TAKASAGO? The developer?

Why don't they make a STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION game for Castlevania? It would be nice, it would be better than this nonsense.

[Super Waffle]

That sinking feeling this could be a recycled character from the cancelled SOTN sequel.

Well she's already kind of recycled from Sonia's design in that cancelled Dreamcast game.

[Chernabogue]

Happy 30th anniversary, Castlevania. Go fuck yourself. Sincerely.