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[andymcc]

The super castlevania version lacks punch. That's a good way to describe the overall game actually...

I will support this.

 

[Dr. Buni]

I think it might be like Order of Ecclesia

Day one. OoE best Castlevania.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Come to think of it, a standalone arcade-style DLC game using the same assets would be a great stretch goal, wouldn't it?

Nah the stretch goal will be the inverted castle

 

[MrDoctor]

I want this to be real so bad. The DSvanias just got better and better.

 

[OnPoint]

At least he names a source.

Ah I didn't see a source before. That's cool then.

Why the heck would they need permission to use public information? All you could possibly ask for is being listed as the source, which they have done.

Because if someone else does the leg work for a story you should not take credit. But I missed that it sourced the thread. So that's my bad.

 

[eso76]

Exciting.

But if this

Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

 

[bounchfx]

same here. It's been way too long. I didn't realize how spoiled I was until it was gone. the gba games, the DS ones (even PoR), were all awesome and so fun to play.

I don't beat games often, if ever, but I finished every single 2d castlevania since sotn

 

[Vamphuntr]

Exciting.

But if this



Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

The screens in the ad posted in the OP don't look 8-bits, unless the project changed.

 

[Easy_D]

The super castlevania version lacks punch. That's a good way to describe the overall game actually...

I will support this.

It's funny because I think it's the version with the most punch :lol. Love that thick bass.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Exciting.

But if this



Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

That's not 8 bit though?

 

[OnPoint]

Exciting.

But if this



Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

Exactly what do you prefer instead? Higher quality pixel art is expensive and 2.5D runs the risk of looking lazy, a la MN9. I'd prefer Shovel Knight caliber myself, but I'll take whatever we get at this point.

 

[Lunar15]

The moment that kickstarter launches, I'm there like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP6QxG1xB38

 

[TreIII]

That's not 8 bit though?

Yeah, I get a bit of the "Dracula X" vibe when I see those types of sprites.

 

[Spieler Eins]

Exciting.

But if this



Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

Imagine SotN art + vanillaware tech

 

[Easy_D]

Imagine SotN art + vanillaware tech

That's literally the dream tier, it would be the best thing ever.

 

[eso76]

That's not 8 bit though?

8 bit can mean a lot of things though: Rondo of Blood was also 8 bit technically, and this looks like it could be around the same level or below that.

Exactly what do you prefer instead? Higher quality pixel art is expensive and 2.5D runs the risk of looking lazy, a la MN9. I'd prefer Shovel Knight caliber myself, but I'll take whatever we get at this point.

Prefer ? Sotn + vanillaware tech would pay 2x full price for that.
Dust: an Elysian Tale would do too.
Expect, well all I ask is for this to be on par with the latest 2D Castlevania's and not going for a retro-look.
Or if it really has to, I would really like CPS1/2 level with proper CRT shaders.

 

[Shizuka]

I don't really want Inti Creates behind the game.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Exciting.

But if this



Is an indication of what the game is going to look like then I'll have to pass and kick some magazine racks.
Shallow maybe, but I can only take so many 8bitted graphics games these days.

What NES were you using?

 

[manipulate]

Gonna let myself be excited for this

Dream: Hi-res beautiful art + Vita version

Spoiler

But I'd basically accept anything.

 

[Ridley327]

Those sprites look like the regular item drop sprites they've used for ages. I'd be surprised if it looked any more "dated" than 16-bit.

 

[LordBaztion]

Please, won't let the art direction be another 8 bit alike thing.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Imagine SotN art + vanillaware tech

Imagine playing the game before 2035...

 

[Shy]

Imagine SotN art + Guilty gear xrd tech

Fixed that for ya.

 

[Takao]

I don't really want Inti Creates behind the game.

I don't think Inti's involved. They've probably got their hands full with Gal Gun 2, Mighty No. 9 and Gunvolt 2.

 

[@MUWANdo]

I do wonder who else is involved, though... I mean, he's probably going to need the assistance of an existing, established studio, even if he and his ex-Konami pals take the lead. Freelancers/contractors will only take you so far.

 

[Starsunder]

Man I hope this turns out to be both legit and good.

I am beyond stoked for this! Been waiting for another igavania since 2008!

 

[SolidSnakex]

Imagine playing the game before 2035...

Why? It's not like Vanillaware is known for having extremely long dev cycles. With that said, it'd be surprising if they were collaborating on the project. After DC they shouldn't have any problems finding a publisher.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

The super castlevania version lacks punch. That's a good way to describe the overall game actually...

I will support this.

Maybe I'm partial to more rock-sounding beats, but I still think the best versions of Bloody Tears are the Rondo of Blood version and the Castlevania Chronicles arranged version. Give me that 80s rock percussion! I always thought the Chronicles arranged version sounds like something that could've been done for any of those Italian horror movies produced by Dario Argento in the 80s with former members of Goblin doing the score.

 

[Skab]

It's good, but I still prefer the Simon's Quest version.

This my favorite. All the modern remix's lack that punchy base sound.

I do also really like that piano cover I linked on the last page though.

 

[sörine]

I do wonder who else is involved, though... I mean, he's probably going to need the assistance of an existing, established studio, even if he and his ex-Konami pals take the lead. Freelancers/contractors will only take you so far.

M2!

 

[Paskil]

2D anything Castlevanish will get my money.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

This would be my Yooka-Laylee. Depending how it looks, I will be in day one. Here's hoping.

 

[Chinbo37]

FOR Those complaining about a possible 8 bit style. Remember he has to build up all new assets for use in future games !

 

[Kozuka]

HYPE

 

[colinp]

You guys realize it's a national holiday in Japan, right?

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Imagine SotN art + vanillaware tech

That's sooooo what I want. It would be god-tier.

PS: since we're arguing about the best Bloody Tears version, I present to you, the Symphony of the Night (Saturn) version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBUPl42yNo

 

[Foffy]

M2!

I would be able to get behind this. I liked what they did with Adventure Rebirth.

 

[Crocodile]

I remember this teaser from like last year. Hopefully something comes out of it this time

The moment that kickstarter launches, I'm there like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP6QxG1xB38

What in the flying fuck LOL

Fixed that for ya.

Nah you made it worse

 

[Shy]

Nah you made it worse

 

[TreIII]

M2!

I would be able to get behind this. I liked what they did with Adventure Rebirth.

Yeah, I could see this. M2 spent so much time with Konami's Rebirth series, in general, that they'd likely be one of the best people to hit up for the sake of making a new type of "Konami game".

And on a more selfish tip, perhaps that could equate with a 3DS version being available, since M2 already has plenty of excuse with that platform.

 

[charlequin]

8 bit can mean a lot of things though

No, in this context it only means exactly one thing.

 

[Y2Kev]

I reject the idea that Order of Ecclesia had any sort of interesting platforming, but I think that Igarashi would probably do a better job if not constrained by series conventions. I'm excited.

 

[Foffy]

I reject the idea that Order of Ecclesia had any sort of interesting platforming, but I think that Igarashi would probably do a better job if not constrained by series conventions. I'm excited.

Not a fan of the Training Hall, I see. ):

 

[Maedhros]

I reject the idea that Order of Ecclesia had any sort of interesting platforming, but I think that Igarashi would probably do a better job if not constrained by series conventions. I'm excited.

Training Hall is the best platforming are this series EVER had.

 

[-Oath]

Im pretty hyped. With the exception of maybe Circle of the Moon and Harmony of Dissonance (which were still decent) I immensely enjoyed every Igavania. Really interested in seeing the "dream game" of such a solid dev.

 

[Seven Force]

M2!

I could get behind this. Gradius and Contra ReBirth were both decent, but Adventure ReBirth really knocked it out of the park.

 

[TreIII]

Im pretty hyped. With the exception of maybe Circle of the Moon and Harmony of Dissonance (which were still decent) I immensely enjoyed every Igavania. Really interested in seeing the "dream game" of such a solid dev.

Well, COTM (my personal fave Castletroid) wasn't an IGA game. It was made by the Konami Kobe branch before they were dissolved.

 

[FrontalMonk]

This is the some of the best possible news I could have had tonight. Holy crap. My body is ready, but my wallet is not.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Everyone's got their thing, and nothing would get me to back quicker and support harder than a Metroidvania successor from the man himself.

 

[Pyrrhus]

Y'all are dead wrong about the best Bloody Tears version.

Try this on for size

I demand a Dracula Battle!