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October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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October's retro playthrough will be Castlevania II: Simon's Quest for the NES. I know that this game gets a bad rap from some due to the difficulty with the riddles and because some people were initially disappointed that this sequel was not as linear as the first. I've talked to several people over the years about it and there are still a mixed bag of responses. I think that going back, people may find a better appreciation for this game. The game is relatively cheap, usually around $10 or less, and can be found fairly easily. It is also available for download on the Wii. If anyone wants a physical copy, I might be able to work out a deal with my local retro store. Just shoot me a PM.
October is comprised of 5 weeks, and below is how the playthrough will be laid out. Luckily, participants will be able to take advantage of the game's password system in order pick up where they leave off each week. Just be careful that you write the password down correctly
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Week 1: Enter Berkeley Mansion and obtain Dracula's Rib
Week 2: Enter Rover Mansion and obtain Dracula's Heart
Week 3: Enter Braham's Mansion and obtain Dracula's Eye
Week 4: Enter Bodley Mansion and obtain Dracula's Nail
Week 5: Enter Laruba Mansion and obtain Dracula's Ring; head to Ruins of Castlevania and defeat Dracula (no ememies in the final castle, so it's just basically walking to the battle)
I'm going to try out a bit of a different achievement system for my playthrough this time. Each achievement will be worth a specific numerical amount, which I have determined based on difficulty of completion. There is a maximum total of 60 points that can be earned for this playthrough and participant point totals will be updated in this initial thread. The achievements are as follows:
Achievements:
1. Find the Sacred Flame (2 pts.)
2. Find the Silver Knife (2 pts.)
3. Find the Silk Bag (2 pts.)
4. Find the Diamond (2 pts.)
5. Obtain the Gold Knife (3 pts.)
6. Upgrade to the Red Crystal and get "blown away" (2 pts.)
7. Upgrade to the Flame Whip (2 pts.)
8. Obtain all items in the game (full inventory) (4 pts.)
9. Obtain all 5 of Dracula's body parts (5 pts.)
10. Find all 13 hidden clue books (5 pts.)
11. Obtain the Magic Cross by defeating the Crying Mask (2 pts.); take no damage during this battle (bonus 3 pts.)
12. Resurrect and defeat Dracula (5 pts.); take no damage while battling Dracula (bonus 3 pts.)
13. Get the "best ending" by beating the game in under 8 game days (10 pts.) *requires a photo of the end of game screen and a piece of paper with your handle written on it*
14. Defeat the original Castlevania (8 pts.) - *requires a photo of the end of game screen and a piece of paper with your handle written on it*
The only two achievements that you need to take pics of are the good ending of Castlevania II and the endscreen for the original Castlevania (should you choose to play it). We will just use the "honor system" for the other achievements.
Good luck gamers!!!
Players and achievement totals:
bombatomba
= 37
Crabmaster2000
= 28
Dezorian
=
42
!!!
douglie007
= 31
Duke.Togo
= 31
EngineerMike
= 28
Fleach
= 0
jansolee66
= 0
noiseredux
= 0
RetroRage
= 37
russlyman
= 0
Shadow Kisuragi
= 0
singlebanana
= 37
SirPsycho
= 0
TheSaintOfPain
= 31
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 12:32:25 PM »
Ewww, such an awful game.
I'd totally play but my NES is packed away at my parents somewhere.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 01:12:58 PM »
It's awful......I would totally play it. Ha! Come on, it's not THAT bad.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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Count me in on this one. I'm actually kinda partial to this game, as it was my introduction to the Castlevania series as a kid. ...Yeah, yeah, I know.
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Quote from: TheSaintOfPain on September 25, 2013, 01:31:01 PM
Count me in on this one. I'm actually kinda partial to this game, as it was my introduction to the Castlevania series as a kid. ...Yeah, yeah, I know.
Don't be ashamed. Crabby and I were talking the other day and it's our favorite Castlevania title on the NES. We can discuss reasons why during the playthrough. Glad to have you aboard and will add you to the list of participants.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 02:21:05 PM »
I mean I'm kind of with Saint. It was my first Castlevania and I played it and it was OK. But if I hadn't found an old strategy guide at a yard sale I never would have known what the hell to do. It's just a crazy game.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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this is awesome, I'll plan to play Castlevania II as well.
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September 25, 2013, 02:35:06 PM »
Quote from: noiseredux on September 25, 2013, 02:33:45 PM
this is awesome, I'll plan to play Castlevania II as well.
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 04:17:45 PM »
Decided to go with the 3rd best Castlevania game on the NES? I give it a lot of crap, but I'll probably get in on this one. As long as someone does the right thing and puts Castlevania III on the schedule.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 05:30:56 PM »
Nice Duke. We will certainly consider Castlevania 3 in the future. Castlevania 2 lends itself to a playthrough very well with the password ability, while the original and 3 are more one-sitting games.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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There's always Super Castlevania IV as well.
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Re: October Retro Community Playthrough - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
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September 25, 2013, 06:19:44 PM »
Yes! Simon may be cursed, but this game has certainly been blessed as THE BEST CASTLEVANIA ON THE NES! WOOHOO! And who can forget that classic line:
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September 25, 2013, 06:31:33 PM »
So can we count you in Sir Psycho and bombatomba?
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Put me on the players list. I'll take part in the fun.
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Quote from: singlebanana on September 25, 2013, 05:30:56 PM
Nice Duke. We will certainly consider Castlevania 3 in the future. Castlevania 2 lends itself to a playthrough very well with the password ability, while the original and 3 are more one-sitting games.
Castlevania III has a password feature as well...
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