Castlevania: Bloodlines - Retro Playthrough - October 2015

[shaggy]

On of my favorite Castlevania games is Catslevania II: Simon's quest.  I loved the talking, town atmosphere.  I know everyone knocked this game but I wish they would make another another like this.

[singlebanana]

On of my favorite Castlevania games is Catslevania II: Simon's quest.  I loved the talking, town atmosphere.  I know everyone knocked this game but I wish they would make another another like this.

It's different from the first game, and change always means there are those that will dislike it (see Zelda II).  I remember when it came out and I loved it them, and still love it now.  The problem that most people have with the game is that it's filled with riddles and tough to figure out, even the townspeople are not that helpful.  Still, growing up with it, my friend and I still managed to beat the game without a guide.  Figuring it out is what made it fun. We were kids then, and had all the time in the world to game. We played through it 3 years ago. You should rummage through the playthrough thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=13030.0

[russlyman]

tried to give it another shot today and I'm still stuck on the plant level. Just loose too much health and can't not have enough left to fight the boss

[singlebanana]

The swinging plants with the scythes are brutal. Learning to deal with them is key.

[russlyman]

Yeah they are def a pain. I started playing the level before so I can try and save some continues going forward. Getting better slowly. Ha


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[Disposed Hero]

I didn't think I would have time to play so I didn't sign up, but I gave the game a shot last night and beat it: (Normal Difficulty)

Awesome, and with John too!  I personally felt like John was the harder of the two characters to play as.

On of my favorite Castlevania games is Catslevania II: Simon's quest.  I loved the talking, town atmosphere.  I know everyone knocked this game but I wish they would make another another like this.

It's different from the first game, and change always means there are those that will dislike it (see Zelda II).  I remember when it came out and I loved it them, and still love it now.  The problem that most people have with the game is that it's filled with riddles and tough to figure out, even the townspeople are not that helpful.  Still, growing up with it, my friend and I still managed to beat the game without a guide.  Figuring it out is what made it fun. We were kids then, and had all the time in the world to game. We played through it 3 years ago. You should rummage through the playthrough thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=13030.0

I've always liked Castlevania II as well.  Unfortunately I missed out on the playthrough (before my time on RFGen), but I played through it a few years ago.  I attempted to finish it without using a guide, but about halfway through I got impatient and looked up where to go.

tried to give it another shot today and I'm still stuck on the plant level. Just loose too much health and can't not have enough left to fight the boss

Yeah, Stage 5 is one of the harder levels in the game, but I felt like the boss of that level was one of the easier bosses, so at least they cut you a little slack there.  Keep at it and I'm sure you'll be able to beat it.

[Addicted]

Finished the game with Eric last night:

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Thanks for the community playthrough singlebanana!

@russlyman: Those are probably the hardest enemies in the game. Try baiting them as their attack patterns have long arcs.

[singlebanana]

Congrats Addicted!  Thanks for playing good sir.

[Disposed Hero]

I took a shot at beating the game last night as John, but ended up getting a game over on Dracula's third and final form....

I might try it again later.

[singlebanana]

I took a shot at beating the game last night as John, but ended up getting a game over on Dracula's third and final form....

I might try it again later.

I see this happening.

[Disposed Hero]

Took me a few tries, but I made it happen:

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My problem was that I was being way too impatient with Dracula's third form.  Once I slowed it down and settled into a pattern of land a hit, back off and dodge his attack, repeat, things went pretty smoothly.

[singlebanana]

Nice work Steven!

[Addicted]

@Disposed Hero: Congrats!