After the… deviation of last time, CastleVania 3 goes back to basics and builds upon the first games more linear structure.
To get this out the way, this game is once again, brutal. And just like the first game it’s down to the stiff controls, pain in the ass enemies and bosses, though generally I think boss fights are better this time around, giving you slightly more room to breathe and having more distinguishable patterns to learn.
However this doesn’t stop the game kerb stomping you. Luckily there are some additions which can help, namely 3 other playable characters you can find and recruit by choosing optional pathways after some levels. You can only use 1 at a time, but you can switch between Trevor and whoever you pick at any point. This adds plenty of replayability and can make your life easier as most of these guys are awesome. One has smoother control, one can use devastating magic spells, the variety is great and experimentation is encouraged.
But level design is still chaotic and often not very fair, mostly due to the amount of things thrown at you while you’re climbing stairs, where you can barely defend yourself. Stages can get out of hand fast, and despite some more interesting platforming, this game is too difficult for its own good.
The music is phenomenal though, I don’t know why we’re killing Dracula again.. but hey it’s consistent. Not a bad time, just a tough one - 6.7/10
To get this out the way, this game is once again, brutal. And just like the first game it’s down to the stiff controls, pain in the ass enemies and bosses, though generally I think boss fights are better this time around, giving you slightly more room to breathe and having more distinguishable patterns to learn.
However this doesn’t stop the game kerb stomping you. Luckily there are some additions which can help, namely 3 other playable characters you can find and recruit by choosing optional pathways after some levels. You can only use 1 at a time, but you can switch between Trevor and whoever you pick at any point. This adds plenty of replayability and can make your life easier as most of these guys are awesome. One has smoother control, one can use devastating magic spells, the variety is great and experimentation is encouraged.
But level design is still chaotic and often not very fair, mostly due to the amount of things thrown at you while you’re climbing stairs, where you can barely defend yourself. Stages can get out of hand fast, and despite some more interesting platforming, this game is too difficult for its own good.
The music is phenomenal though, I don’t know why we’re killing Dracula again.. but hey it’s consistent. Not a bad time, just a tough one - 6.7/10