![]() ![]() It would also be the final main series Castlevania game on the NES. Perhaps this game is best known for the rather eccentric review that the Angry Video Game Nerd gave during the early days of his career.Īs I hinted at the end of Castlevania 2, this game returned to the original game's roots, keeping much of its gameplay and mechanics. I didn't get far with this title at all for the aforementioned reasons and it's a good thing that future games decided to return to their roots. At night, the infamous words "IT'S A HORRIBLE NIGHT TO HAVE A CURSE" appear, causing enemies to become more aggressive and more Castlevania-like. The issue is that the dialogue is so vague, probably due to the NES limitations, that it's almost impossible to figure out what to do without a guide. In the daytime, the player can talk to villagers and shopkeepers, giving clues as far as what to do next. Instead, Konami attempted a more "in-depth" approach, including day and night cycles. It was the first and only Castlevania game of this era to deviate from the action platformer the original was known for. Released a year after the first game, this one has always been considered the "black sheep" of the series. Overall, it's a good way to historically see how far the Castlevania games have come since their humble beginnings. It also teaches you how valuable having items are, as your whip can only do so much damage. It's convenient that there's a giant bat that serves as the game's first boss. ![]() Enemies move in patterns and getting hit causes the player to "jump back." While the first level of Castlevania isn't that big of a deal, certain enemies are annoying to fight, like bats. The issue here is that the challenge comes from precision. Pressing Up + Attack uses one of your items. One button attacks with the whip while the other jumps. First, the simplicity of the controls is deceiving. While my first Castlevania was Aria of Sorrow which isn't included in this collection, the gameplay is vastly different. Along the way, there are enemies, traps, and many items to find. ![]() You are a part of a family of vampire hunters known as the Belmonts and your mission is to go to Dracula's castle and beat him up. The 1987 classic that helped birth an entire genre of gaming, Castlevania's premise was simple. Castlevania Anniversary Collection - Nintendo Switch Direct Capture Castlevania Time to explore Dracula's castle, or rather, part of it. As compilations such as these and the Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection are receiving physical editions thanks to Limited Run Games, we took a look at every game featured. This featured the first five Castlevania console games, two Game Boy games, and an exclusive title never released outside of Japan. With a storied history of games and many releases from the 80s to the 90s alone, this collection was narrowed down to eight titles. Originally a part of the Konami Anniversary Collection, the Castlevania Anniversary Collection served as an anthology of many Castlevania titles in one package. The Castlevania Anniversary Collection was one such avenue. 2019 was the year that the company, long considered to be out of touch, wished to return to the good graces of its fans. ![]() For a company that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, sitting on many valuable IPs, and having a dedicated fanbase for each IP, Konami has seen better days. While this sounds like a hostile way to begin a first take preview, this author has a love-hate relationship with the company. In 2019, Konami realized that it had an anniversary to celebrate amongst its many questionable decisions across the span of the decade. Available as: Digital and Physical (Limited Run Games Exclusive) A Horrible Night To Have A Curse ![]()
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