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Konami took a bold step into 3-D with this Castlevania installment for the 64. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations, which part of it is because it wasn't the same people (believe it or not) that did Symphony of the Night (PSX). Read on to see why it's a below average game:
THE GOOD
Finally, Castlevania in 3-D! Despite many shortcomings, the game does have some eerie music and a dark atmosphere, which are characteristic of a Castlevania game (at least the newer releases). You can select between two characters (Carrie and Reinhart) that change the storyline somewhat.
THE BAD
I was never a fan of the 64 controller and this is the one game where it hurt most. The controls and gameplay were difficult at best, and normally I have a decent tolerance level for controls; Here's where I absolutely loathed it. Getting your character to go where you want is quite a challenge for this game. Also, the storyline, aside from the two characters' different (yet similar) paths, is really hollow at its core and doesn't add anything new to the Castlevania legacy.
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Not recommended. I advise renting the game only. ONLY BUY IT IF YOU ARE A DIE-HARD N64 FAN. Otherwise, I strongly recommend skipping it. I'm a big Castlevania fan and I feel that this game does not do the series justice. I noticed some people in their reviews that they liked this game over Bloodlines (Genesis); Why?! Bloodlines had far better gameplay and replay value than this! Perhaps it's because 90% of gamers today prefer graphics over gameplay, when it's GAMEPLAY that creates the game.
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Interesting game at first with lots of enemies to fight but the later levels revolve mostly around making difficult jumps. Would not reccomend.
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Castlevania is a very cool game which pretty much involves wiping the un-dead with a whip. You can choose between two characters each with slightly different abilities, either way, they do the same amount of damage. Although it is slightly frighning at first (only if you get scared really easily) you get used to enimies poping out and the creepy environment, which really loses its effect if you have played games on the GCN or PS2, because the graphics on this game are really bad compared to the more advanced systems. Anyhoo, the game is really fun, but the layout pretty much stays the same, as well the puzzles. Sometimes it can be a little frusturatuing at times, but all in all it is a very fun game. If your looking for something to do, or just a simple little challenge, pick this one up. I dont reccomend it for kids under ten, cuz it is based on dracula after all, and it does have little evil minions of hell as enimies, but thats just my opinion, thatnks for listing!
-Panda
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I was really eager to see this installment in the Castlevania series. Mainly because of it's venture into 3-D. Well, I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised. They were able to pull off a pretty decent game and that, in itself, makes it another great effort from Konami. It really reminded me alot of the older Castlevania games, yet in 3-D. Despite others mixed feelings on the game, I really enjoyed it. My only gripe, however, is that it was hard and frustrating at times with its' platform areas in levels. Once I made it pass those parts, it was great. One, in my opinion, that was worthy of my hard earned dollar. Although I love the 2-D Castlevania games a great deal, I do hope they make another game like this one in the future.
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This game is the worst Castlevania ever. It plays more like the very original but in a 3D atmosphere. It is nothing like it's Playstation counterpart or even the early Castlevania sequels 2 and 3.
This game is basically a shoot-'em up with a whip. There is no great puzzles or complex storyline like Castlevania 2 and 3 for the original Nintendo. Additionally, it is not even a good shoot-'em up. The path is a straight line, with a big monster at the end. It was totally boring an not worth my time.
The Playstation version was much better, more in the vain of the later NES games. If you want a Castlevania from the late 90s, get that one.
It's only redeeming quality is the 3D fighting, but that is nothing exciting with most games nowadays. I heartily recommend staying away from this game.
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