Topic: Castlevania

[CephiYumi]

Well it's Simon's theme. Not Everyone's theme.

I know, my point is I don't think it's really that well known to give everyone chills ^^;  But what do I knows nya~

[Satoryu]

Aside from the second Castlevania metal album, I think Portrait of Ruin used it right?

Bloodlines and Chronicles have it too.

[The Drunken Dishwasher]

Ah yes, that's true.

[CephiYumi]

Well it's also the final stage clear jingle in Adventure ReBirth but I don't remember it in PoR o.o (Maybe you are thinking of Bloodlines)

[Mirby]

Nah, it plays when playing as Richter. It's also on the soundtrack (two versions, since the OST has two versions of each track)

[CephiYumi]

Nah, it plays when playing as Richter. It's also on the soundtrack (two versions, since the OST has two versions of each track)

No, that's bloodlines ^^; (the song, not the game)

[Mirby]

Hmm... The track is labeled as Simon Belmont's Theme on my OST... and it says that in the booklet.

I'm probably thinking of two different tracks, but I know that my OST has Simon Belmont's Theme on it. and Simon Belmont's Theme 2006 (or whatever year PoR came out in) as a remix.

[CephiYumi]

Yeah, someone jus told me that (I have the giant Castlevania soundtrack that has all the games up to OoE and Judgement and random arcade games and the PoR section stops at "Game Over")  But I really jus don't remember where it would be played at all in the game

[Klavier Gavin]

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

[Record 5] | $30,000
Find: Buy from Vincent's shop (see Shop Points section)
Desc: Simon's Theme

And there you go.

[Mirby]

Thanks, Klavier. AUFGEZEICHNET!

(that looks wrong, but I'm too lazy to care right now)

[Bueno Excelente]

I'm surprised at the amount of people suggesting the first Castlevania games for a non-Castlevania player. Isn't the whole meaning of introducing someone to a series to be to ease them in instead of surrounding with crushing difficulty for the sake of watching either evolving gameplay or (chuckles)... story.

The way I got into the franchise, was through Symphony of the Night. It's pretty much the perfect entry title for the series, with a decent difficulty, and gets the Metroidvania style quite well.

In terms of Lords of Shadow, I'm kinda wondering how the Kojima influence will show.

[Flame]

I got into 'vania through Aria of Sorrow. Which like Non Belmont games, are usually easier because aside from leveling up, you can actually change weapons to suit your tastes, and equip stronger ones as you go along.

[Bueno Excelente]

I got into 'vania through Aria of Sorrow. Which like Non Belmont games, are usually easier because aside from leveling up, you can actually change weapons to suit your tastes, and equip stronger ones as you go along.

Another good entry title.

[Flame]

I consider Aria to be IMO one of the best Vanias. I like it above Dawn as well. The story in Aria also seemed better than with Dawn, where Soma's part of the story (being Dracula's reincarnation and trying to not become the dark lord) seemed to be less intriguing. (then theres the generic anime style the used...)

Plus, even though it technically shouldn't matter- in Aria your actually going through Dracula's castle. ANd you think of the awesome factor that your going through Dracula's castle that has been sealed away for years- that Dracula once roamed those halls, while in Dawn, no matter how nice the castle is- you know it really just isnt Dracula's. Its just a big imitation created by Celia and her cult. It just doesnt FEEL the same.

Oh, and Aria has possibly one of the best Clock tower themes of ALL time.

[Mirby]

I agree with Aria above Dawn, but I felt Dawn was about how Soma can never escape that fact that he IS Dracula. The cult comes along to either use him or replace him so there can be a being of pure evil to counterbalance God. He says no because he just wants to live a normal life, and does all he can to ensure it.

[spoiler]Heck, with the true ending, it shows that Soma is the only one who can fill that void, who can handle the dark powers, because others aren't as strong as him. He has a [tornado fang]'d up life. Then again, I'm pretty sure Soma means "mind" so it works.[/spoiler]

[Flame]

However, Alucard Oh pardon, I mean, "Arikado" states that All because Soma has that dark possibility in his life, if he does not want to succumb to darkness, and resists it, if a dark lord is needed, he will rise, regardless of if its Soma or not.

[Mirby]

Yes, I know this. Hence why I mentioned the thing I said in the spoilers. Only he can be the person to do it, even if he doesn't want it, because he's the only one strong enough to handle the powers of Dracula.

[Flame]

But it doesnt have to be Soma. A dark lord will eventually rise, regardless of Soma's involvement. If Soma falls to darkness, he will become the next one. if he doesnt, then someone else will.

[Mirby]

oh, I see. Misread your post. Still, if it happens, oh well. Soma (or even Arikado) will probably just beat down the new dark lord should he rise.

[Satoryu]

Dawn's my favorite Metroidvania. I don't really know why I prefer it over Aria, though. Maybe because it was my first Castlevania.

Bat: I dunno about everyone else, but my suggestion was sarcastic.

[CephiYumi]

I'd say start with Rondo or Bloodlines at least (or ReBirth even), still has the nice feel and aren't as difficult ^^

[Ephidiel]

So is anyone playing Harmony of Despair?
I'm looking for people to play it with

[dragontamer272]

So is anyone playing Harmony of Despair?
I'm looking for people to play it with

Can't, because I STILL DON'T own a 360 (both can't afford one, and also I'm still scared of the "Red Ring of Death Error"... but also, is it any good (the game I mean)?

[OBJECTION MAN]

but also, is it any good (the game I mean)?

No. It's terrible. Do not waste your money.

Get Lords of Shadow instead when it comes out.

[CephiYumi]

I liked it a lot ^^