What Is the Best Castlevania? - 20th Anniversary of Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)
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Stunlock Studio's latest game involves raising a Castle in an everchanging open world, available on Steam, with a free crossover event allowing vampires to face Simon Belmont in Legacy of Castlevania. The Nerd reflects on different Castlevania games, ultimately preferring Castlevania 4 over Symphony of the Night for its satisfying gameplay mechanics and immersive graphics.
Insights
- The Nerd prefers Castlevania 4 over Symphony of the Night due to its straightforward gameplay, absence of hidden elements, and lack of knockback challenges, providing a more satisfying and competitive experience.
- Castlevania 4 is favored for its gameplay mechanics, such as the freedom of eight directional whipping, enjoyable platforming elements, and fair enemy encounters, contributing to a more gratifying gameplay experience compared to other Castlevania titles.
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Castle in an everchanging open world on Steam.
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Summary
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"Castlevania Series: Nerd's Critical Comparisons"
- Stunlock Studio's latest game involves regaining strength to raise a Castle in an everchanging open world, available on Steam.
- A free crossover event allows vampires to face Simon Belmont in Legacy of Castlevania, with a Premium Pack for building Castlevania-style Palaces.
- The Nerd reflects on his past critique of Castlevania 2 Simon's Quest, highlighting the evolution of his online persona.
- Castlevania 3 and 4 are compared, with the Nerd favoring the latter for its smoother controls and immersive graphics.
- Bloodlines on Sega Genesis is discussed, with the Nerd preferring Castlevania 4 due to its superior control mechanics.
- Castlevania Chronicles, a remake of the original game, is reviewed positively but deemed less remarkable than Castlevania 4.
- Rondo of Blood is explored, with the Nerd praising its graphics, sound effects, and level design, but criticizing the restricted whipping mechanics.
- Maria, a secret character in Rondo of Blood, is highlighted for her unique gameplay style and sub-weapons based on Chinese mythology.
- The Nerd critiques Rondo of Blood for its hidden levels, comparing it to the cryptic nature of Castlevania 2 and expressing confusion over its overall quality.
- The Nerd concludes that while Rondo of Blood offers a larger game experience with hidden paths, the obscure nature of these secrets impacts his overall enjoyment and ranking compared to Castlevania 4.
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"Castlevania 4 vs Symphony of the Night"
- Castlevania 4 is preferred over Symphony of the Night due to its straightforward gameplay without hidden elements or knockback challenges.
- Symphony of the Night introduces a Metroid-like exploration style, focusing on Alucard's swordplay and unique moves like the backflip, sliding kick, and dash attack.
- Alucard's gameplay in Symphony of the Night offers new moves not immediately apparent, like the uppercut for reaching higher places, but lacks the eight directional whipping of previous games.
- Symphony of the Night's gameplay as Alucard is distinct from traditional Castlevania RPG elements, offering a simpler route without inventory management.
- Castlevania 4 remains the favorite due to its satisfying gameplay mechanics, including the freedom of eight directional whipping, gratifying platforming elements, and fair competition with enemies.
