did you know that "alucard" backwards is "this game kind of rocks?? i used to believe that this kind of killed what rondo of blood constructed when i was younger but now i just really appreciate how bold they were in doing something totally different and changing -- together with super metroid -- the industry forever. i don't like how slow it feels sometimes, like flying with the bat or backtracking with alucard (i know that there's the wolf but when you have to jump all the times the wolf can be a little tricky!) and i'm not a big fan of useless weapons and not being able to sell them. still! amazing bosses, killing soundtrack and i love this kind of spooky atmosphere. the original dub gives it such an OVA vibe. the reverse castle genuinly impressed me. like. how someone did a level design so perfect that it worked on both ways? truly masterclass."

crazy name, huh?