VGEsoterica
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Mednafen is what you want if you want to emulate OG Rondo. Get stand alone Mednafen
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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Just a perfect game from start to finish. But what is everyone's fav Vania here?
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Drell
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My favorites "Classicvanias" (as opposed to Metroidvanias) are Rondo, Dracula's Curse and Bloodlines.
And I'll have a controversial opinion there but I think CV4 pales in comparaison of these 3 games. It's slow, the colors are washed out, the games has a lot of slowdowns problems and the more ambiant style of music is not really my cup of tea when listening these 3 others game that have so many bangers to offer. Of course I wasn't around there in 91, 92. I only got the SNES around 96, 97, being born in 89 so I never experienced this game with child eyes, but I still don't enjoy CV4 as much as the others 8/16 bits titles.
And I'll have a controversial opinion there but I think CV4 pales in comparaison of these 3 games. It's slow, the colors are washed out, the games has a lot of slowdowns problems and the more ambiant style of music is not really my cup of tea when listening these 3 others game that have so many bangers to offer. Of course I wasn't around there in 91, 92. I only got the SNES around 96, 97, being born in 89 so I never experienced this game with child eyes, but I still don't enjoy CV4 as much as the others 8/16 bits titles.
Stefan.North
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CV3 is my favourite. Rondo is 2nd fav.
While I like SotN, I disliked that it lead the way to Metroidvanias which destroyed CV series for me. IMO, subpar Metroidvanias with bad balancing, awful level design, switch from "Conan the Barbarian" protagonist to cliche emo-twilight poser losers, switch from energy pumping music tracks to random church or baroque silliness. Oh, and reused sprites being the only good ones in later games, while new ones having stiff and awkward movement animations and look.
Just Classicvania >>>>>>>>>>>> Metroidvania CV outside of SotN.
While I like SotN, I disliked that it lead the way to Metroidvanias which destroyed CV series for me. IMO, subpar Metroidvanias with bad balancing, awful level design, switch from "Conan the Barbarian" protagonist to cliche emo-twilight poser losers, switch from energy pumping music tracks to random church or baroque silliness. Oh, and reused sprites being the only good ones in later games, while new ones having stiff and awkward movement animations and look.
Just Classicvania >>>>>>>>>>>> Metroidvania CV outside of SotN.
ResurrectedContrarian
Suffers with mild autism
Same, and it's the only time I ever paid for an emulator (Magic Engine, if anyone remembers that one). At the time it was the only option whch seemed to be working on my machine. Worth it.
GeekyDad
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Dawn of Sorrow was my late introduction to the series, so it has that shine no other Vania has matched, and I also love the almost Scooby Doo vibe the characters and dialogue artwork have. Played quite a few since then, and haven't come across one yet I haven't really liked. Another odd mention, perhaps, Castlevania ReBirth on Wii. I loved that one so much. Played the living heck out of it.
fart town usa
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Somehow I missed this thread.
My favorite as a kid was Simon's Quest, that game was/is damn fun and my older brother and I managed to beat it back then, it was mostly him but we tackled it together to solve puzzles and remember enemy layout/invisible blocks on the floor.
As I got older, Super Castlevania IV was my favorite for years due to it's relative ease and music/atmosphere.
These days though, Rondo of Blood, hands down and it isn't even close. That game is simply mind blowing. Definitely get the Requiem collection if you've never played it, the game is a straight up masterpiece.
My favorite as a kid was Simon's Quest, that game was/is damn fun and my older brother and I managed to beat it back then, it was mostly him but we tackled it together to solve puzzles and remember enemy layout/invisible blocks on the floor.
As I got older, Super Castlevania IV was my favorite for years due to it's relative ease and music/atmosphere.
These days though, Rondo of Blood, hands down and it isn't even close. That game is simply mind blowing. Definitely get the Requiem collection if you've never played it, the game is a straight up masterpiece.
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NeoIkaruGAF
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It’s better on Game Boy than on NES.