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Bueno Excelente · **Reply #950 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:58:26 AM

What is it with Metroidvanias suddenly becoming 3D action games?

Blackhook · **Reply #951 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:34:19 AM

I guess it´s the trend of these days...

Flame · **Reply #952 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:33:12 AM

Quote from: The Return of the Goshdarndiddly Speedsman on March 18, 2011, 04:58:26 AM

What is it with Metroidvanias suddenly becoming 3D action games?

Not sure if Im getting you right, but its because 3Dvanias seem to always either fail hard, or just be unimpressive at best. For the longest time, Castlevania always had issues with 3D.

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #953 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:23:29 AM

Quote from: Flame on March 18, 2011, 07:33:12 AM

Not sure if Im getting you right, but its because 3Dvanias seem to always either fail hard, or just be unimpressive at best. For the longest time, Castlevania always had issues with 3D.

I have no idea why. I mean... want 3D Metroidvania done right? It's called Batman: Arkham Asylum. Heck, even the first Devil May Cry felt like an evolution of the concept.

Flame · **Reply #954 on:** March 18, 2011, 03:07:27 PM

Lol, I know. or even the Metroid Primes. Consiering they share the same aspect of huge elaborate maps.

And yet, we still have things like Castlevania 64... And after it's failure, (Symphony was merely a side game to 64's "main current gen castlevania") they decided to go with what works, and gave IGA full reign over the series. after which we got all metroivanias.

then eventually, they tried to tackle 3D again, and came out with Lament. I guess it did alright enough to warrant Curse of Darkness, but they were both rather unimpressive. Fun, but unimpressive and meh.

And so once again, the aversion to 3D came back. And Cox comes in, and proves that you CAN make an amazing 3Dvania.

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #955 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:41:45 PM

Quote from: Flame on March 18, 2011, 03:07:27 PM

Lol, I know. or even the Metroid Primes. Consiering they share the same aspect of huge elaborate maps.

And yet, we still have things like Castlevania 64... And after it's failure, (Symphony was merely a side game to 64's "main current gen castlevania") they decided to go with what works, and gave IGA full reign over the series. after which we got all metroivanias.

then eventually, they tried to tackle 3D again, and came out with Lament. I guess it did alright enough to warrant Curse of Darkness, but they were both rather unimpressive. Fun, but unimpressive and meh.

And so once again, the aversion to 3D came back. And Cox comes in, and proves that you CAN make an amazing 3Dvania.

Problem is, every 3D well-made Metroidvania was made by a really good developer. I'm afraid Konami needs better talent when making their 3Dvanias.

Flame · **Reply #956 on:** March 23, 2011, 02:14:32 AM

SO. Reverie is up for grabs on PSN. Cox's team ninja'd it on there.

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #957 on:** March 23, 2011, 02:26:09 AM

How stands the girl's gameplay?

Ephidiel · **Reply #958 on:** March 23, 2011, 04:25:55 AM

oh great its not on the EU PSN >__>

OBJECTION MAN · **Reply #959 on:** March 23, 2011, 05:03:23 AM

It seems like it's 10$ and that wouldnt have been too bad in my eyes EXCEPT...

[spoiler]apparently the teased boss doesn't even get to be fought, because it's not in this DLC, but the NEXT one. Meaning this DLC is just a giant teaser for the next one. Go [tornado fang] yourself Konami.[/spoiler]

Fxeni · **Reply #960 on:** March 23, 2011, 05:06:11 AM

How long is it?

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #961 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:39:24 PM

Quote from: OBJECTION MAN on March 23, 2011, 05:03:23 AM

It seems like it's 10$ and that wouldnt have been too bad in my eyes EXCEPT...

[spoiler]apparently the teased boss doesn't even get to be fought, because it's not in this DLC, but the NEXT one. Meaning this DLC is just a giant teaser for the next one. Go [tornado fang] yourself Konami.[/spoiler]

That sounds Fable 2-ish in practice. The one game that released a DLC which simply gave us a meaningless non-canon adventure alongside a tiny tease for the next game.

Align · **Reply #962 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:34:48 PM

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Don't think this was posted yet, correct if wrong.

Never thought egoraptor could make something so... constructive.

He makes some really good points, like the enemy placement intentionally stopping you from plowing through - I always thought this was cruel, but it's actually genius. Also [tornado fang] grinding.

Acid · **Reply #963 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:03:19 PM

He swears like a sailor.

Flame · **Reply #964 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:23:52 PM

haha, I saw that. That was hilarious.

Satoryu · **Reply #965 on:** July 08, 2011, 01:31:30 AM

Yo! PS3 brodudeskis! Have you been waiting patiently a year now to play Harmony of Despair? Well, your patience has payed off! Cause you're finally going to get the game. With a new feature; local 4 player co-op. Also, you don't have to pay extra for Chapter 7, Julius and Yoko. That means Konami's rewarding your patience (and PSN hack woes possibly) with $11 worth of DLC for free.

You'll still have to grind though. And if I knew any better, they'll fix some [parasitic bomb] like the Chapter 10 shortcut glitch.

OBJECTION MAN · **Reply #966 on:** July 08, 2011, 05:05:09 PM

I really hate what HD represents, but it may be the only way to play as more Shanoa, so maybe...

I am disappointed they didn't follow through with their plans to add Hammer. I was so excited when I found out he was planned by ripping the game files apart. A previously never been playable character would have sold me. Such an unconventional gameplay he would have had too.

It's a long shot but maybe the PS3 version will eventually have him? The PS3 also has the advantage of a good dpad, which I didn't like about the 360.

Acid · **Reply #967 on:** July 08, 2011, 05:43:26 PM

Well, now I might actually get to play this.

Looking forward. Anyone wanna play with me then?

The Drunken Dishwasher · **Reply #968 on:** July 08, 2011, 09:44:07 PM

I am SO definitely in!

Flame · **Reply #969 on:** July 09, 2011, 12:09:22 AM

Quote from: OBJECTION MAN on July 08, 2011, 05:05:09 PM

I am disappointed they didn't follow through with their plans to add Hammer. I was so excited when I found out he was planned by ripping the game files apart. A previously never been playable character would have sold me. Such an unconventional gameplay he would have had too.

This is the second time too. First was Dawn, where he was also scrapped as a playable character but still has hidden dialogue. maybe 3rd time is the charm?

Satoryu · **Reply #970 on:** July 09, 2011, 12:29:19 AM

Well they said the Getsu Fuuma Den stage was the last DLC. And there's other [parasitic bomb] that's still in the code, like the Shield Rod. I wouldn't expect anything.

OBJECTION MAN · **Reply #971 on:** July 09, 2011, 01:12:36 AM

Quote from: Flame on July 09, 2011, 12:09:22 AM

This is the second time too. First was Dawn, where he was also scrapped as a playable character but still has hidden dialogue. maybe 3rd time is the charm?

Yes, exactly. I was hoping for some long lost unreleased DoS sprite sheet to be used for HD. It would have been great.

VixyNyan · **Reply #972 on:** July 09, 2011, 01:51:09 AM

Quote from: Sato on July 09, 2011, 12:29:19 AM

Well they said the Getsu Fuuma Den stage was the last DLC.

And you know why it was added to a Castlevania game in the first place? Here's why.

http://gradius.wikia.com/wiki/Gessi_Hanafuuma
http://gradius.wikia.com/wiki/Kokoro_Belmont

http://castlevania.wikia.com/wiki/Otomedius_Excellent

Flame · **Reply #973 on:** July 28, 2011, 02:08:22 PM

So- after some fan outrage that Konami hadnt announced anything for mCastlevania's 25th anniversary, the company actually announced that they ARE in fact working on something, and no, it not another LoS, Cox conformed his team wasnt involved.

CephiYumi · **Reply #974 on:** July 28, 2011, 02:11:28 PM

oooooooooooooh?

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