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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia preview (with screens and vids)
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Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
Seems like they finally get it. :O
That boss looks twisted. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
That boss looks twisted. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Metal Gear?!
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I think they were simply saying that there were all-new sprites, enough of them to make the game feel fresh, not that all the sprites were new.Haunted One said:
I mean, jeez, we KNOW there are going to be reused sprites. We've always known that.
the bats too.Haunted One said:Thanks, Dascu!
I wanted to rejoice, but then I saw that they reused the medusa and skeleton/skeleton archer sprites... again.
Typical hyperbole shit preview. BUT at least we get new pics - and they look good. I play Castlevania mainly for the boss sprites. So good.
to be fair, there are more new enemy sprites in those screens than the entirety of PoR.
As long as they keep the same graphical style, it would be tricky to make new sprites.Gig said:
Take the bats, medusa heads or skeletons for example. These sprites always get re-used. It would be kind of difficult to make a new sprite for them though. There aren't exactly a dozen ways to draw bats or skeletons, at least not if you use the same style as the previous sprites.
It's the same resolution as the past versions and the in-game art-style is the same. What reason would they have to draw new sprites for old enemies?
DoS had a fair load of new and some redrawn sprites (most, if not all, of the GBA-only monsters were redrawn and reanimated to fit the slightly larger resolution), but many people failed to notice it because they were mostly the same monsters as before (and after seeing the SotN reused sprites).
DoS had a fair load of new and some redrawn sprites (most, if not all, of the GBA-only monsters were redrawn and reanimated to fit the slightly larger resolution), but many people failed to notice it because they were mostly the same monsters as before (and after seeing the SotN reused sprites).
MrTroubleMaker
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looking good
abstract alien
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Is this game more like a conventional castlevania like PoR(closest thing to it), or more like another metroidvania? Just curious...as I havent really watched any videos for fear of spoilers(gameplay ones).
akachan ningen
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Looks like 2D castlevania, which doesn't bother me because even when they're bad, they're still great.
There's already a large portion of new enemy designs in these screenshots and in the videos.Gig said:I'm not talking about new sprites for old enemies, I'm talking about new enemies that have never before appeared in a Castlevania game, of course that won't ever going to happen.
GrotesqueBeauty
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Thematically it's easily the coolest looking Castlevania on DS. Here's hoping the gameplay delivers as much as the visuals. So far the more I see of the game the more I like it.
abstract alien
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:l :IDascu said:
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
can't flipping wait. POR was fuckawesome, I just can't get enough of Metroidvanias
The green ninja skeleton and crows are back! :lol
From the selective shots of the game, the boss fights are looking great. I especially like the large, flying blue bird. However, if the normal enemies are going to be reused sprites, this sure as hell isn't day one - unless the pre-order bonus is a sealed copy of PS One SoTN. >_> I'd be picking it up when the price drops to $15 or so.
From the selective shots of the game, the boss fights are looking great. I especially like the large, flying blue bird. However, if the normal enemies are going to be reused sprites, this sure as hell isn't day one - unless the pre-order bonus is a sealed copy of PS One SoTN. >_> I'd be picking it up when the price drops to $15 or so.
GAF really is tiresome with the sprites. Aren't you happy to see you good old ennemis return? It's a "if it ain't broke why fix it" question here. Why redo a working and beautifull sprite that works fine 3 times on the same damn console??
Also, there's always new ennemis and you still find the games super fun. It's like GAF is really looking into something to whine about. If you buy the game for new sprites before anything else you better damn revise your priorities and of course you won't buy this thing full price at launch! Who would pay 40$ for new sprites?
Also, there's always new ennemis and you still find the games super fun. It's like GAF is really looking into something to whine about. If you buy the game for new sprites before anything else you better damn revise your priorities and of course you won't buy this thing full price at launch! Who would pay 40$ for new sprites?
Anasui Kishibe
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Ranger X said:
same goes with me. In my best days I can at least make a valid criticism in my head, i.e. "repetitive enemies, hope they change it" or "hm formula's growing thin.." but when a new MV comes out I play the game and enjoy the hell out of it. CURSED GAMES!
:Motorbass
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Yeah me too. Replaying AoS now even though I totally completed it before. If there was an abonnement for Metroidvanias, I would have it.Ranger X said:
Ranger X said:
I don't know which model of society you come from, but in today's world, capitalism is ruling. It means hard work in exchange for money. Reused sprites are NOT hard work. Why should I vote with my $ to send the message that laziness is an industrial good? I'm doing an injustice to artists who value creativity, are willing to take risks and expand horizons. So excuse me if my opinion somehow contradicts yours, as I'm unapologetic about rewarding creativity AND hard work, while keeping my dollars away from lazy designs.
I'd probably complain about the sprites too, if it weren't for the fact that Castlevania games have a huge assortment of enemies compared to every other 2D action title. With the budget these games are probably produced on, it seems a bit unreasonable to expect them to maintain the size of the monster roster while having to redraw every single returning creature in it every game.
rollingstart
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I think it looks great. Combat also seems like it is going to be different now with some kind of a stamina bar that recharges after a series of attacks.
And who does the art for the game? It doesn't look like Kojima this time around, but it is really good.
This is also probably the first new Castlevania I have really looked forward to since Aria of Sorrow (not to say that DoS or PoR were bad or anything).
And who does the art for the game? It doesn't look like Kojima this time around, but it is really good.
This is also probably the first new Castlevania I have really looked forward to since Aria of Sorrow (not to say that DoS or PoR were bad or anything).
sennin said:
Well, i understand capitalism but it's not hard work that make me pay but GOOD work. I will not buy a boring movie because they worked hard on the fucking special effects. I will not buy a boring game because they've gone out of their way to make awesome high-res 2D sprites. I buy things because they are GOOD, because they entertain me. In gaming it's the gameplay that matters first. Ok it would be cool to not have re-used sprites but if i'm to play a nice Castlevania will new levels, new soundtrack, new everything and cool gameplay + nice level design, i will not care about the re-used sprites much.
If you're only looking for innovation and games that takes risks, you shouldn't be here wanting this game. Remember that innovation does not means "better" and that hard work doesn't mean a fun final product wich is what truly matters.
Cow Mengde
Banned
Dinosaurs!
They should make a Castlevania game that takes place in prehistoric time. It would tell the tale of how the Belmonts came to be. They'll fighting zombie saber tooth tigers and Dracula riding a T.rex.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Lament_of_InnocenceCow Mengde said:
Night_Trekker
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Cow Mengde said:
Dinosaurs!
They should make a Castlevania game that takes place in prehistoric time. It would tell the tale of how the Belmonts came to be. They'll fighting zombie saber tooth tigers and Dracula riding a T.rex.
This story sounds less ridiculous than the one in LoI.
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Cow Mengde said:
As soon as you said that, the image of Megaman riding the Dragon from Wiley Stage 1 - MM2 popped into my head.