DayChan
2000
2001
What if (insert any Nintendo 64 platformer here) had drugs, blood splashing everywhere, let you pee on people, and was incredibly sus? You know everything Nintendo was known to actively be against doing during the 64 era? Well that's what this game is. This is a fever dream that no one would've saw being officially supported by Nintendo on their platform at the time. The fact it looks as child friendly as most other animal mascot platformers at the time made the shock value of seeing those cute characters explode into blood and swear all the more shocking. Honestly this game even gave series like Doom a run for their money when it comes to bloody shock value. While Conker's Bad Fur Day may not have the deepest gameplay, it is absolutely an unforgettable experience. Easily a top 5 game on the console.
It took them 6 games to finally make a descent one. Key word descent. As in it's not entirely garbage. The first 5 games were 1-2 hours long and only covered one story arc each. This game instead covers two thirds of the entire Bleach storyline which is quite impressive in comparison. The UI and overall quality is also noticably better than previous entries despite still being mid. Unfortunately the combat is still quite barebones even for an arena fighter.
2007
I wanted to play this entry because it took place in the future rather than the past. I wasn't expecting much but this actually has some entertaining albeit predictable plot twists. This is absolutely the kind of Castlevania story that could only work near the end of the timeline and I love it for that.
When it comes to gameplay this is a Metroidvania in which the protag can steal powers from monsters he defeats. It's simple but effective. Overall this is one of my favorite Castlevania games.
When it comes to gameplay this is a Metroidvania in which the protag can steal powers from monsters he defeats. It's simple but effective. Overall this is one of my favorite Castlevania games.
2000
2023