CinnamonRo
2003
HENSHING-A-GO-GO, Baby!
1983
As most of you, I played it as part of DK64 main story, and it holds on pretty well for a 1983 game. Cool graphics and neat controls.
1993
This thing may become even harder than your average Classic-vania in some areas.
The run mechanics feel great (although they are hard to master), making the experience very dynamic and fun.
Killer OST too. The first and fourth level themes got stuck in my head for days.
Very few people seems to know this game, which is sad because is a must play for retro games lovers.
The run mechanics feel great (although they are hard to master), making the experience very dynamic and fun.
Killer OST too. The first and fourth level themes got stuck in my head for days.
Very few people seems to know this game, which is sad because is a must play for retro games lovers.
2007
Must play classic. The foundation of a wonderful saga.
The best way for new players to experience this gem nowadays.
Only crazy people like me miss the N64 blurriness.
Only crazy people like me miss the N64 blurriness.
1991
Cool and very long fantasy beat'em up. I still remember playing it for hours on winter nights.
Pick the Elf. You won't regret it.
Pick the Elf. You won't regret it.
Its amazing how a different director can make a series' feeling change so much. I like Dark Souls II, but it feels pretty special compared to the first and third entry.
The game is hard as having nightmares in hell (as always) but pretty fun. And the Emerald Herald is always waiting for your return, so what else do you want?
The game is hard as having nightmares in hell (as always) but pretty fun. And the Emerald Herald is always waiting for your return, so what else do you want?
The fact that it won't support GC controllers is a big drawback for me and my friends. The game is ok, but still the first two entries are better than this one.
It's so sad that it won´t live up to the hype it created.
EDIT: After playing the game on Yuzu, and adding the GameCube controller support via emulation, the game is so much more enjoyable.
It's so sad that it won´t live up to the hype it created.
EDIT: After playing the game on Yuzu, and adding the GameCube controller support via emulation, the game is so much more enjoyable.
Peak Metroidvania.
Be warned though: it requires a lot of patience and perseverance due to the almost inexistent health pick-ups and death mechanics. Once you get the hang of it, is very addictive.
Also the controls are freaking responsive. Movement feels so good.
Instantaneously one of my favorite games of the genre.
Be warned though: it requires a lot of patience and perseverance due to the almost inexistent health pick-ups and death mechanics. Once you get the hang of it, is very addictive.
Also the controls are freaking responsive. Movement feels so good.
Instantaneously one of my favorite games of the genre.
2015
It makes me happy that they resurrected this old series.
The characters are charming, and the animations look fantastic.
It kinda makes you think on how fast life passes, and how much we have grown since we were kids.
The characters are charming, and the animations look fantastic.
It kinda makes you think on how fast life passes, and how much we have grown since we were kids.
SO GOOD! One of the hidden gems of the N64. Is true that the graphics are pretty underwhelming, but the core concept, the amount of variety and the surreal but fun levels make it so great! Also is very hilarious and you can't deny that the main story is as ridiculous as original. Really worth it.
2002
I like so much the protagonists' personalities and their interactions, and the main villain and Qwark are hilarious. The whole game presentation and humor are so enjoyable, and the gameplay meet the expectations. Feels like Banjo-Kazooie with guns.
Fun and original, with a little confusing level design from time to time. Or maybe I was a lot more stupid when I played it. Who knows.
Fun and original, with a little confusing level design from time to time. Or maybe I was a lot more stupid when I played it. Who knows.
1991
Amazing hidden gem from the NES era. Great OST, nice 8-bit graphics and solid gameplay with a fair difficulty (except for the water boss).
Totally worth it.
Totally worth it.
I don't get why many people dislike this game.
Combat is so much fun, and the levels are gorgeous and full of variety, with nice puzzles mixed into the formula. The presentation and graphics look awesome and voice acting is superb.
As a long time Castlevania fan, I appreciate they tried the "God of War gameplay" for a more action oriented game.
Pretty good indeed; a lot more than I expected.
Combat is so much fun, and the levels are gorgeous and full of variety, with nice puzzles mixed into the formula. The presentation and graphics look awesome and voice acting is superb.
As a long time Castlevania fan, I appreciate they tried the "God of War gameplay" for a more action oriented game.
Pretty good indeed; a lot more than I expected.
I'm not gonna lie. I finished this on Normal difficulty back in the day and it was hell. When I saw that you needed to finish the game on Hard to watch the real ending, my child self was like "whaaaaaaa?".
Years later I did it with cheats. I don't care. The difficulty in this game is so cruel, arcade level. I think is way too much. I appreciate the cool ideas they implemented and the non-stop action, but after a while it gets really frustrating.
The first original Contra still remains as my favorite.
Years later I did it with cheats. I don't care. The difficulty in this game is so cruel, arcade level. I think is way too much. I appreciate the cool ideas they implemented and the non-stop action, but after a while it gets really frustrating.
The first original Contra still remains as my favorite.