Title: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TrekMD on January 02, 2013, 21:59:23 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 02, 2013, 21:59:23 PM
Someone is trying to program this game for the Atari 2600, which will be another impressive feat if done. So, I figured I'd post this video comparing other versions.
https://youtu.be/VqdKI019WHk
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: 108 Stars on January 03, 2013, 03:30:02 AM
Post by: 108 Stars on January 03, 2013, 03:30:02 AM
I'm quite impressed with the C64 and DOS versions. Especially the C64 one seems good. There could have been more detailed sprites, but the gameplay and speed is pretty much intact; and thanks to fewer enemies it should be somewhat easier, so I would probably have picked that ne over the NES version back in the day.
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: Rogue Trooper on January 03, 2013, 20:00:23 PM
Post by: Rogue Trooper on January 03, 2013, 20:00:23 PM
C64 version, sound (music) very harsh on the old ears, poor use of SID, but otherwise game is fine.
DOS looks nice, but again, let down by audio.
DOS looks nice, but again, let down by audio.
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: 108 Stars on January 04, 2013, 17:49:11 PM
Post by: 108 Stars on January 04, 2013, 17:49:11 PM
Say, is it just me or do the enemies in the Amiga-version look like huge cartoon witches with hobbit-feet, dwarfing Simon in comparison? 
(http://www10.pic-upload.de/04.01.13/e24lik876g.png) (//http)
Looks quite ridiculous.^^
(http://www10.pic-upload.de/04.01.13/e24lik876g.png) (//http)
Looks quite ridiculous.^^
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TL on January 04, 2013, 17:58:25 PM
Post by: TL on January 04, 2013, 17:58:25 PM
Yeah you are right! 
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TrekMD on January 04, 2013, 18:05:47 PM
Post by: TrekMD on January 04, 2013, 18:05:47 PM
Quote from: "108 Stars"Say, is it just me or do the enemies in the Amiga-version look like huge cartoon witches with hobbit-feet, dwarfing Simon in comparison?
(http://www10.pic-upload.de/04.01.13/e24lik876g.png) (//http)
Looks quite ridiculous.^^
So, do we call them Hobbtches then? Or are they Witchbbits?
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: 64bitRuss on June 27, 2013, 01:42:19 AM
Post by: 64bitRuss on June 27, 2013, 01:42:19 AM
One of my favorite NES games ever. I had never seen any of these other versions before this video. I am really digging the funky remixed tunes on the MSX game, and I like the graphics of the X68000 version.
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TL on June 28, 2013, 20:04:04 PM
Post by: TL on June 28, 2013, 20:04:04 PM
I never really got into Castlevania but I did absolutely love Master Of Darkness for the Master System. A blatant clone of the series but a really impressive game for the system that I would say is better than any of the official Castlevania games on the NES:
https://youtu.be/CqcvVAsJG-A
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TrekMD on May 09, 2021, 23:31:40 PM
Post by: TrekMD on May 09, 2021, 23:31:40 PM
Here is a new video looking at the various versions of Castlevania...
https://youtu.be/h9wIAmGMxMY
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: davyk on May 13, 2021, 01:31:22 AM
Post by: davyk on May 13, 2021, 01:31:22 AM
I don't even like the NES version of C-Vania. It's probably because my first game was IV on SNES which is majestic. I even own the soundtrack on vinyl. Such is my fanboy-ness of that game.
I like Rondo of Blood, Chronicles on PS1 (itself a remake of a JP Sharp computer version) and WiiWare's Rebirth. But I really don't like the Metroidvania games which the series developed into. I even dislike Symphony of the Night - and I really wanted to like it. I appreciate those games but I just don't like them as I prefer my C-Vania to be linear.
But I do have to pay tribute to the NES original. A great series that is due a proper update , remembering to drop the idea that it could be a 3D game. I've given up on thinking I'd ever get a current gen 2D linear game though. :(
I like Rondo of Blood, Chronicles on PS1 (itself a remake of a JP Sharp computer version) and WiiWare's Rebirth. But I really don't like the Metroidvania games which the series developed into. I even dislike Symphony of the Night - and I really wanted to like it. I appreciate those games but I just don't like them as I prefer my C-Vania to be linear.
But I do have to pay tribute to the NES original. A great series that is due a proper update , remembering to drop the idea that it could be a 3D game. I've given up on thinking I'd ever get a current gen 2D linear game though. :(
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: TrekMD on May 13, 2021, 03:23:05 AM
Post by: TrekMD on May 13, 2021, 03:23:05 AM
It would be cool to see an update with that 2D plus mode that is pseudo 3D.
Title: Re: Let's Compare Castlevania
Post by: davyk on May 13, 2021, 18:53:29 PM
Post by: davyk on May 13, 2021, 18:53:29 PM
Yeah - that would be nice. As long as it plays 2D I'd be all for that.