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[Z..]

I recently replayed SotN, which prompted me to replay III, IV and Rondo and I find myself hungry for more. But since Bloodlines continues to be absent from anywhere but the Genesis and because EU PSN doesn't have Chronicles for some reason, I need something else!

I am already aware and have already played Odallus (which is a fucking masterpiece and pretty much second only to Rondo), and though I wouldn't mind playing it again, I'd rather do so when the Vita version comes out as I think this game deserves all the support it can get, it's one of the most underappreciated indie gems ever.

What else is out there, gaf?

 

[Vlaphor]

Rusty for the PC 98 is pretty good. A little bit clunky, but still well done and enjoyable.

 

[shanafan]

I love the Castlevania titles on DS. Finished both Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin.

DoS used the stylus more than PoR, so be prepared for some stylus controls with DoS, but overall, excellent games. Amazing music as well.

 

[Arkhanor]

Odallus is awesome!!

 

[lazygecko]

Well, there's Master of Darkness, on the Master System fittingly enough.

 

[Xater]

If you are more after classic Castlevania then something like Volgarr the Viking might scratch that itch.

 

[Tizoc]

Rusty for the PC 98 is pretty good. A little bit clunky, but still well done and enjoyable.

I've heard so much about this game, and always wanted to try it out.

What's the name of that one Japanese Doujin (fanmade) game that plays like SotN/Metroidvania?

 

[dubc35]

I love the Castlevania titles on DS. Finished both Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin.

DoS used the stylus more than PoR, so be prepared for some stylus controls with DoS, but overall, excellent games. Amazing music as well.

I was going to suggest the DS games as well if you have one. You'd also be able to play the GBA ones as well.

 

[Boney]

I always wonder why there aren't more Classivania clones anywhere, but sweet Jesus Odallus looks awesome what system is it?

 

[Z..]

I love the Castlevania titles on DS. Finished both Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin.

DoS used the stylus more than PoR, so be prepared for some stylus controls with DoS, but overall, excellent games. Amazing music as well.

CLASSIC Vanias, not modern Vanias, man.

And yes, the DS Vanias are indeed awesome! I've played all 2D vanias except Chronicles and Bloodlines already, though.

 

[Xater]

I always wonder why there aren't more Classivania clones anywhere, but sweet Jesus Odallus looks awesome what system is it?

PC and Windows only.

 

[Castef]

If you are more after classic Castlevania then something like Volgarr the Viking might scratch that itch.

Naah. More of a Rastan clone.

 

[Jockel]

Holy Diver is really cool, but also pretty damn hard.

 

[Z..]

I always wonder why there aren't more Classivania clones anywhere, but sweet Jesus Odallus looks awesome what system is it?

PC for now, Vita port coming sometime this year (TBA).

 

[The Lamonster]

Odallus is awesome!!

I will definitely be checking this out, thanks GAF!

 

[EsotericManiac]

start playing the 2D Metroids. that will keep you busy for a while

 

[Heero5]

Ninja Gaiden NES, completely piggy backs off the castlevania format, hell the life bars are identical.

 

[Xater]

Naah. More of a Rastan clone.

It's the closest thing that came to mind. Usually people just go for Metroidvania.

 

[Castef]

Go on the Locomalito website and download for free The Curse of Issyos (PC/Windows).

Enjoy!

 

[Vanillalite]

I'm hoping Slain turns out kinda like this. If it ever can ducking release already.

 

[Foffy]

Soul of Dracula is a fangame based on the series, and actually better than a few of the Classicvanias themselves.

 

[Z..]

Holy Diver is really cool, but also pretty damn hard.

Oooh! Dio inspired name and everything, seems yummy! JP only though... damnit.

If you are more after classic Castlevania then something like Volgarr the Viking might scratch that itch.

I've been meaning to check that game out for a while, even if it isn't exactly what I'm looking for right now, it might just be the right time to do it...

 

[Snkfanatic]

Odallus is awesome!!

Oh this looks nice, would love to have it on Vita

 

[GuyKazama]

Don't forget about Castlevania The Adventure Rebirth on the Wii. Fun little game.

 

[Z..]

Ninja Gaiden NES, completely piggy backs off the castlevania format, hell the life bars are identical.

I always though NG was supposed to be more like Shinobi than Castlevania, but then again I have never actually played it. Duly noted.

On a similar note, is Ninja Five-O ever getting a VC release? It desperately needs one...

Oh this looks nice, would love to have it on Vita

It's coming sometime this year, it's just a matter of time.
And yes, it is fantastic.

 

[pirateluigi]

On the NES, I loved 8 Eyes. It's a Castlevania clone that even looks like Castlevania, but I always liked it better, maybe since it does Mega Man style level selection.

 

[jblank83]

Go on the Locomalito website and download for free The Curse of Issyos (PC/Windows).

Enjoy!

Just checked out this guy's page. He has some really interesting stuff there. There's also a really nice looking Ghosts n Goblins clone, among others.

 

[Jockel]

Ninja Gaiden is a pretty solid suggestion, actually. You're more agile, sure, but the sense of progression and smart level design is somewhat close to what Castlevania provides. Very different setting, obviously.

If you're open for elements of exploration I'd recommend Faxanadu and Zelda 2 as well. The latter especially nails that feeling of weight in your actions, at least in my opinion.

 

[Boney]

PC and Windows only.

PC for now, Vita port coming sometime this year (TBA).

Gah out of luck then. Maybe one day.

 

[SturokBGD]

If you're looking at NES games try Shadow of the Ninja or Kabuki Quantum Fighter. Both pretty good Castlevania/Ninja Gaiden style knock-offs. Shadow of the Ninja is on the Wii VC but I don't think Kabuki was re-released anywhere.

 

[Z..]

Gah out of luck then. Maybe one day.

Oh come on... any PC will run it. I'm sure you have a laptop hidden away somewhere! It really deserves your time!

 

[OnPoint]

Odallus is awesome. It's probably one of the best examples of what you're looking for. Please tell me you played Castlevania The Adventure Rebirth? If not that should be your next objective.

That said, there aren't a ton of Classic-style clones out there, but I'll do my best to suggest some stuff that might be up your alley:

Soul of Darkness surprised the hell out of me. It's a pretty good little Castlevania clone and oddly worth looking into.​

Parasitus is currently an XBLIG exclusive and still available I believe, and was definitely fun. It's cheap as heck, so if you're still rocking a 360, do it up.​

Shaman King Master of Spirits and the sequel are fun games, so there's two right off the bat for you. I believe (someone correct me if wrong?) they're literally built using the same engine as Circle of the Moon, since the first game uses the same literal assets as one of the levels found there. It's not the deepest set of Castlevania clones, but they're fun enough. One note, do not buy Legacy of Spirits. Not teh same kind of game at all.​

Monster Tale doesn't get nearly enough love. It's on the easier side, but it's a lot of fun and totally something you'd enjoy if you're going more for the later entries in the Castlevania series.​

Games to avoid:

Bloodrayne: Betrayal: Starts of great and has amazing music, but gets really repetitive and tedious as you play on. By the end of it I hated it.

Anima Ark of Sinners: Just pure garbage trash. Don't bother with it.
​

Notes on other replies:

Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania play quite differently. I would not say that NG piggybacks off Castlevania, and while you might like both, they're very different games.

Volgarr is cool but really hard. It's also definitely a Rastan clone in every way on purpose, not a Castlevania clone. You might like it, though.

Holy Diver, I hear, is really really hard. I thought about buying the Famicom cart but after hearing that, I'm steering away.

Locomolito is a great developer, and Curse of Issyos is great, as is Maldita Castila (it's like a Ghosts N Goblins/Castlevania mashup).​

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Soul of Darkness surprised the hell out of me. It's a pretty good little Castlevania clone and oddly worth looking into.​

Monster Tale doesn't get nearly enough love. It's on the easier side, but it's a lot of fun and totally something you'd enjoy if you're going more for the later entries in the Castlevania series.​

I remember these as metroidvanias, not classicvanias.

 

[OnPoint]

I remember these as metroidvanias, not classicvanias.

Soul of Darkness, despite its map system, is pretty linear if I recall correctly. Monster Tale certainly is exploratory, though.

 

[Blackage]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alonsomartin/heart-forth-alicia/description is a kickstarter I backed a while ago, it should be out this year(I hope)

 

[bounchfx]

Hadn't heard of Odallus. Awesome, thanks!

 

[Neff]

Kenseiden is awesome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkBxIvBIi_o

 

[Z..]

Odallus is awesome. It's probably one of the best examples of what you're looking for. Please tell me you played Castlevania The Adventure Rebirth? If not that should be your next objective.

That said, there aren't a ton of Classic-style clones out there, but I'll do my best to suggest some stuff that might be up your alley:

Soul of Darkness surprised the hell out of me. It's a pretty good little Castlevania clone and oddly worth looking into.​

Parasitus is currently an XBLIG exclusive and still available I believe, and was definitely fun. It's cheap as heck, so if you're still rocking a 360, do it up.​

Shaman King Master of Spirits and the sequel are fun games, so there's two right off the bat for you. I believe (someone correct me if wrong?) they're literally built using the same engine as Circle of the Moon, since the first game uses the same literal assets as one of the levels found there. It's not the deepest set of Castlevania clones, but they're fun enough. One note, do not buy Legacy of Spirits. Not teh same kind of game at all.​

Monster Tale doesn't get nearly enough love. It's on the easier side, but it's a lot of fun and totally something you'd enjoy if you're going more for the later entries in the Castlevania series.​

Games to avoid:

Bloodrayne: Betrayal: Starts of great and has amazing music, but gets really repetitive and tedious as you play on. By the end of it I hated it.

Anima Ark of Sinners: Just pure garbage trash. Don't bother with it.
​

Notes on other replies:

Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania play quite differently. I would not say that NG piggybacks off Castlevania, and while you might like both, they're very different games.

Volgarr is cool but really hard. It's also definitely a Rastan clone in every way on purpose, not a Castlevania clone. You might like it, though.

Holy Diver, I hear, is really really hard. I thought about buying the Famicom cart but after hearing that, I'm steering away.

Locomolito is a great developer, and Curse of Issyos is great, as is Maldita Castila (it's like a Ghosts N Goblins/Castlevania mashup).​

I didn't even know Adventure Rebirth existed. =O Gotta buy some Wii points, I see (damn wii shop channel has never accepted my card for some reason, though it works fine everywhere else, including WiiU and 3DS)!

Agreed on Bloodrayne Betrayal.

DLd Curse of Issyos already, just have to get my 8bitdo back as I lent it to a friend and I'll get to it!

I bought Monster Tale based on recommendations years ago but never touched it, I see I'll have to go get it (alot of my stuff is at my parents' house in a different country). Will be on the lookout for Soul Of Darkness, and since I was planning on bringing my 360 over to replay Guardian Heroes in co-op I might as well check out Parasitus as well! Thanks, man!

 

[Tizoc]

Odallus is awesome. It's probably one of the best examples of what you're looking for. Please tell me you played Castlevania The Adventure Rebirth? If not that should be your next objective.

That said, there aren't a ton of Classic-style clones out there, but I'll do my best to suggest some stuff that might be up your alley:

Soul of Darkness surprised the hell out of me. It's a pretty good little Castlevania clone and oddly worth looking into.​

Parasitus is currently an XBLIG exclusive and still available I believe, and was definitely fun. It's cheap as heck, so if you're still rocking a 360, do it up.​

Shaman King Master of Spirits and the sequel are fun games, so there's two right off the bat for you. I believe (someone correct me if wrong?) they're literally built using the same engine as Circle of the Moon, since the first game uses the same literal assets as one of the levels found there. It's not the deepest set of Castlevania clones, but they're fun enough. One note, do not buy Legacy of Spirits. Not teh same kind of game at all.​

Monster Tale doesn't get nearly enough love. It's on the easier side, but it's a lot of fun and totally something you'd enjoy if you're going more for the later entries in the Castlevania series.​

Games to avoid:

Bloodrayne: Betrayal: Starts of great and has amazing music, but gets really repetitive and tedious as you play on. By the end of it I hated it.

Anima Ark of Sinners: Just pure garbage trash. Don't bother with it.
​

Notes on other replies:

Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania play quite differently. I would not say that NG piggybacks off Castlevania, and while you might like both, they're very different games.

Volgarr is cool but really hard. It's also definitely a Rastan clone in every way on purpose, not a Castlevania clone. You might like it, though.

Holy Diver, I hear, is really really hard. I thought about buying the Famicom cart but after hearing that, I'm steering away.

Locomolito is a great developer, and Curse of Issyos is great, as is Maldita Castila (it's like a Ghosts N Goblins/Castlevania mashup).​

Oh wow thanks for this, didn't know about that Shaman King game, will def. check it ou.t

 

[OnPoint]

I didn't even know Adventure Rebirth existed. =O Gotta buy some Wii points, I see (damn wii shop channel has never accepted my card for some reason, though it works fine everywhere else, including WiiU and 3DS)!

Agreed on Bloodrayne Betrayal.

DLd Curse of Issyos already, just have to get my 8bitdo back as I lent it to a friend and I'll get to it!

I bought Monster Tale based on recommendations years ago but never touched it, I see I'll have to go get it (alot of my stuff is at my parents' house in a different country). Will be on the lookout for Soul Of Darkness, and since I was planning on bringing my 360 over to replay Guardian Heroes in co-op I might as well check out Parasitus as well! Thanks, man!

No prob. Just note that Monster Tale is not a classic style adventure, it is definitely in the same vein as the later titles. Adventure Rebirth is STRICTLY classic though. And it's awesome.

Oh wow thanks for this, didn't know about that Shaman King game, will def. check it ou.t

I think Master 1 was better than Master 2, but they're both OK. I can't stress enough, though: Don't make the mistake of buying Legacy of Spirits lol I have no idea why they titled them so similarly, but Legacy is an RPG.

 

[Z..]

No prob. Just note that Monster Tale is not a classic style adventure, it is definitely in the same vein as the later titles. Adventure Rebirth is STRICTLY classic though. And it's awesome.

It'll be a few months before I go home so Monster Tale will have to wait, anyway. Got Adventure Rebirth and SOD as immediate priorities.

 

[jblank83]

It'll be a few months before I go home so Monster Tale will have to wait, anyway. Got Adventure Rebirth and SOD as immediate priorities.

They're supposedly working on a Monster Tale remaster for 3DS. News has been very sparse, but it's apparently going to be done "soon".

 

[poponon]

fausette amour on pc engine cd

 

[Nicko]

Thanks for this thread! I had never heard of Odallus or Soul of Darkness. Will definitely have to check them out!

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Shovel Knight!

 

[CO_Andy]

King of Demons is worth checking out on the Super Fami.

 

[Jockel]

King of Demons is worth checking out on the Super Fami.

I wish it was remotely affordable. But this is insane.

 

[SpiceMelange]

Anyone on the fence about Odallus but likes classic Castlevania, go buy it. It's to classic Castlevania what Megaman is to Shovel Knight.

Also shamelessly copy pasting one of my previous post about Odallus, if only to raise awareness

Odallus: The Dark Call.

Score rank: 90% Userscore: 94% Metascore: 80%

Owners: 12,012 ± 2,514

Criminally under appreciated game, which in my opinion is up there with Shovel Knight regarding the quality and respect to the NES era. If you ever wanted a new classic Castlevania, look no further.

Also it's Berserk as fuck. Especially the last stage.

I suggest Castle in the Darkness for OP.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/262960/

 

[Shadow Hog]

Anyone on the fence about Odallus but likes classic Castlevania, go buy it. It's to classic Castlevania what Megaman is to Shovel Knight.

You mean what Shovel Knight is to Mega Man.

Unless Odallus is the old NES classic that Castlevania is a tribute to...

 

[World SkiFree]

Anyone on the fence about Odallus but likes classic Castlevania, go buy it. It's to classic Castlevania what Megaman is to Shovel Knight.

Also shamelessly copy pasting one of my previous post about Odallus, if only to raise awareness




I suggest Castle in the Darkness for OP.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/262960/

Yes! I came here to post Castle in the Darkness, too. I love this game.

Edit: It should be noted that I only enjoy classic CV myself, and CitD hits the spot for me.