BobbyRobby
Member
in every other Castlevania with RPG elements, I felt like I could just soak up damage as long I was leveled up enough.
In OoE, I had to learn the patterns of the bosses well. the damage they dealt was much higher.
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LTTP Castlevania Order of Ecclesia - Shanoa > All the Belmonts and Alucard
in every other Castlevania with RPG elements, I felt like I could just soak up damage as long I was leveled up enough.
In OoE, I had to learn the patterns of the bosses well. the damage they dealt was much higher.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
I love the combat and art direction in OoE. It's much more thematically cohesive than most of the prior handheld iterations. I was pretty disillusioned with the series after PoR, which I consider the worst of the so-called "Igavanias" (yes, I even prefer the often maligned HoD, which actually had a good map). If it wasn't for the bland map layouts OoE could have been hands down the best portable Castlevania imo. Shame that after OoE rekindled my interest the next game would be the completely forgettable Mirror of Fate.
I got the equally great pal cover:
Thats where I quit the game back in winter break 2008. Havent touched it since.
must've tried that boss at least 40 times. when I finally beat him, I plowed through the game without the slightest scratch. nothing could stop me. (the grim reaper didn't touch me once, yes, I'm serious)
That part was indeed amazing.
I like Shanoa as a female character a lot, even though she stills uses her naked back to absorb powers
, but it's a very classy and badass character. The story isn't that amazing though.Awesome game, if its the last Metroidvania then at least the series went out with a bang.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
Huh? I can't believe I never heard of this game. I thought Portrait of Ruin was the last DS Castlevania. Should I pick this up?
If you breathe, yes, you should pick this up. This is more of a "true" Castlevania than PoR was.
jacob armitage
Banned
You know, i'm going to give this another play through right now. i never did finish it. i did find it challenging, but in a fairly bad, uneven way, unlike the often well crafted challenge of the pre "vania" titles.
cheers for the inspiration.
and shes a superb lead character, with lovely animation. she is no alucard however.
cheers for the inspiration.
and shes a superb lead character, with lovely animation. she is no alucard however.
Just take it with you.
Member
I definitely found it difficult the first time through, to the point where I had to put it down for a number of months. When I picked it up again and started from the beginning, though, I was able to breeze right through for the most part. Then again, that happens to me a lot--it takes me a while to find my "groove," and for the game to click.
At any rate, wonderful game. I really liked Masaki Hirooka's art. It had a similar "elegant" look to Kojima's.
InfiniDragon
Member
Albus > Shanoa, though I like both. That said, Alucard is still GOAT.
OOE is an excellent game, way better than that Mirror of Fate business. I recommend it to any CV fan as it's a nice mix of both the classic style and the Metroid inspired newer titles.
OOE is an excellent game, way better than that Mirror of Fate business. I recommend it to any CV fan as it's a nice mix of both the classic style and the Metroid inspired newer titles.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Thats where I quit the game back in winter break 2008. Havent touched it since.
Took me a long time to pin him down.
I thought this game was harder compared to the other DS Castlevania's. The game wasn't super hard or something, though. However, it was very fun and I really liked Shanoa as the lead. Using the double beam glyphs + death ring combo was fun. I felt like a character straight from DBZ. LOL
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
I just beat it. Despite the castle being a bit small it's still an awesome game, and it's not as broken as other Castlevanias towards the end.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Fucking incredible art direction for this game. Loved it.
darkjedi187
Member
Great game and the challenge is wonderful
jacob armitage
Banned
I agree.
fun broken though! not bad broken
Portrait or ruin is probably my least favorite. ugh. Though i still to track down a copy for my collection
You know I was expecting PoR to be horrible but it's perfectly playable and enjoyable, you won't regret playing it if you like metroidvanias.
PoR has it's problems, and most certainly doesn't stand up to OoE or SOTN, but I don't agree with people who say it's a flat out bad game. It has some cool ideas, and some really fun battles. Plus unlockable playble Richter is always awesome.