Friday, May 20, 2011

The Castlevania Series


Another classic series by Konami that originates on the NES.
In the early Castlevania games you're playing as the whip swinging, demon slaying Simon Belmond.
As you towards the end of the stage you fight monsters not by shooting or jumping on them, but by hitting them with your whip. 

Unlocks are found in torches spread throughout the stages. 
The main difference between Castlevania and other games from its time you'll notice is the setting. 

Unlike in games like Mario or Contra (Probotector in Europe) you won't find yourself walking through colorful mushroom worlds or futuristic cities, but rather old, european castles and forests with a creepy atmosphere.

The music is once again excellent.
Everyone should try a Castlevania game once, 'cause this ain't your run of the mill jump and run.

If you've never played a Castlevania game I'd recommend to start with one of these (in that order)

1) Castlevania (NES)
2) Super Castlevania IV (SNES)
3) Castlevania 3 - Dracula's Curse (NES)
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30 comments:

  1. wellpickedboogerMay 20, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Super Castlevania is my favorite, followed by Dawn of Sorrow & Order of Ecclesia.

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  2. GhostDudeMay 20, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    This series is just great.

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  3. Jordan VargasMay 20, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Loved this series. Endless hours of fun.

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  4. MakelMay 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    What A Terrible Night for a Curse. Some entries in this series were hard as nails.

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  5. pvMay 20, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    i remember playing this as a kid and stuck at level 1 forever

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  6. ZemataMay 20, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I still like SoTN the most. Ah the PS1

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  7. CPHMay 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Great post! +1 Follower!

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  8. K. ChalupaMay 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Oh this was one of the first games I loved because of the music, it was simply incredible!

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  9. Skankin_PeteMay 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Glad to see I'm not the only one still playing old school Nintendo! I look foward to seeing what other games you will blog about =D

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  10. Benji RadmanMay 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Classic one there with a great soundtrack :) Good post :)

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  11. killerkunMay 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    one of the greatest games ever!!! :D
    so much good memories :3

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  12. katakis1May 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Thank you all very much :)

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  13. bigpibMay 20, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I nostalgiaed so hard lol.

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  14. AlexMay 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    great game

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  15. GarretMay 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I still have my old SNES somewhere, this blog is making me think about finding it and booting it up:p

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  16. Crooked LetterMay 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    love castlevania. had the gameboy version i believe.

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  17. BuzbeeMay 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    love all the castlevania games

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  18. TriperMay 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love this game my friend, one of my favourite :) old good times :)

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  19. slash971May 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    got any good NES emulators?

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  20. ZurceMay 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    OMFG Castlevania is one of my favorite game series ever i really recomend it to everyone :) so if you can get anygame, play it!

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  21. Platano: 365 lifeMay 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    i can play SNES on my phone!!!! i love it!!!

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  22. Volturno CaravaggioMay 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I think the 3rd is the best one. :)

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  23. StevieMay 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Too bad I never had SNES when I was young, Amiga500 (former) user here :)

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  24. PossessedWarriorMay 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Egoraptor's sequelitis about Castlevania 1 and 2 is one of the best videos I've ever seen.

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  25. Ematwo.May 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Look up Drunk gaming. Theres a video of a guy playing this and just raging...

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  26. Lt NiteMay 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    One series I truly wish I had gotten into, this and Megaman.

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  27. SkaerfMay 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    ALUCARD!!!

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  28. Brofessor NeekoMay 25, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I've always anted to play these games, but side scrollers aren't my thing

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  29. dapsandhugsMay 29, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I don't know if it's just me, but I've always found these games very difficult :/

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  30. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Ahhh, nostalgia...

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