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Castlevania: Bloodlines is no joke... one of my favorite Castlevania games. There is a certain appeal to all these great 2D linear, sidescrolling games, from the era of the 80's and 90's. Castlevania Bloodlines is unique, in that it for the first(and perhaps last time?) features a character that actually uses a SPEAR as the main weapon!] I know that may not sound like a big deal, but to me, this little detail(combined with accompanying movement sets to go along with Eric Lecarde) allows for all kinds of new ways of navigating the environment, formulating strategies, and basically allowing for a variety of gameplay that wasn't found in Castlevania prior to that(except in Castlevania: Dracula's curse). It also has a fair share of difficulty. Even though it does have a password system, Castlevania Bloodlines is no pushover, especially when you adjust the difficulty settings. Castlevania: Bloodlines may not be the least played in the whole series, but I feel like it is pretty overlooked. I honestly prefer it to Super Castlevania IV. I always enjoy picking it up and playing it. Bloodlines is an immensely fun and rewarding experience. Read full review
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Castlevania is one of the oldest video game franchises today, dating back before the days of the NES. It can be somewhat of an event when one is released, which makes Castlevania: Bloodlines somewhat of an landmark. Its the first and only Castlevania game to be released on the Sega Genesis, when most of them were exclusive the Nintendo systems at that time. The story is set in the turn of the 20th Century and follows two vampire hunters, Jonathan Morris and Eric LeCarte, trying to stop Elizabeth Bartley from reviving her uncle, Count Dracula. You can choose between Jonathon, who has the standard whip, or Eric who carries a spear. Each character has different abilities in order to progress through the game. Instead of going through different levels of a castle, Castlevania: Blodlines takes you through different parts of Europe, such as the Tower of Pisa and Palace of Versailles, battling monsters along the way. This is Castlevanaia through and through, and any fan of the series will feel right at home. Clean and crisp 16-bit graphics and pleasant backgrounds, the game is a beauty to look at. Castlevania is known for it's music, and this game is no exception, even for the somewhat mediocre sounds that the Genesis provides. Controls can be stiff and may limit the way you would want the characters to move, but you can get past that once you comfortable with the limitations. The game is also very, hard, and can be quite a challenge to get through. But any fans of the series can't go wrong with this game, its a classic Genesis game that worth playing, when you get a case of nostalgia or any other time.Read full review
Growing up as a Nintendo fanboy in the 80s and 90s, I never gave Sega a fair shake. When a Castlevania game was announced for the Genesis (along with Contra: Hardcorps), I dismissed it as what could only be an inferior product, especially when compared to the legendary Super Castlevania IV--how wrong I was! While graphically this isn't quite up to par with what the SNES could produce, there are still some staggering effects on display here, from the reflective waters of the sunken temple to the rotating climb up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's also noteworthy that this is the Castlevania debut of Michiru Yamane, the composer who would go on to score Symphony of the Night, Lament of Innocence, Curse of Darkness, and several of the handheld entries later on (so you know to expect a great soundtrack). Gameplay is dead on with its NES cousins, and in many ways, this is a more appropriate sequel to Castlevania III than SCV4 was. If you're on the fence, check it out, you won't be disappointed!Read full review
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Im a huge castlevania fan. Ok so everyone compares this game to the snes's super castlevania iv and most people rule bloodlines out as a great game. Now, im a Nintendo fan. A little more of a fan of Nintendo then sega BUT this game castlevania bloodlines made me open up alot more towards the genesis. The only thing wrong with this game is its somewhat short. But it is Hard (and you can choose difficulty in options) it is harder then castlevania iv for the snes. I cant decide which one i like more, bloodlines or super castlevania.. and thats saying something cuz i think i like the snes better than the genesis. Im not a nintendo fanboy so my opinion in unbiased. But the sega game comes with the kickass hardshell case. So id take this one over super castlevania iv.. surprisingly.
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I love the Sega Genesis! I used to hate Sega and all its Nintendo bashing propaganda during the NES days, but when I decided to purchase a cheaper priced Genesis as opposed to the much more expensive SNES, my views on my loyalities to video game companies forever changed. Sega did have a fine system and excellent game library, but I knew I had to accept that some of the games and series I enjoyed during my NES years would not grace my Genesis. Just when I thought I would have to pay from my sacralige games like Contra and Castlevania made it to the Genesis. I can't begin to convey how jovial I was, but enough with my pointless nostalgia. As mentioned above, I was more than a little stoked to be able to play the beloved Castlevania series on my Genesis and I was not disappointed when I got down to playing it. Graphically, Castlevania is up there with other top tiered Genesis games. It even has some cool effects, like the gear boss. The scenery is beautifully detailed and helps emerse you into the game. Though you could play more that one character in Castlevania 3, this was the first game you could choose a different character. There are two to choose from: Johnathon, your typical whip welding hero and Eric who employs a spear to dispatch the armies of darkness. Each character has a distinct feel and a different experience, so it adds to the replay value. If you are familiar with previous Castlevania outings, you will be right at home with the controls. Newer players won't have too much difficulty learning them, either. Castlevania games are famous for their soundtracks and Bloodlines is a worthy addition. The moody and lively music is great to listen to and adds much to the experience. Any fans of the series would not be disappointed. I did eventually purchase an SNES and Super Castlevania 4, and as much as I hate to admit it, Super Castlevania 4 is a much superior game. Overall though, my opinion is that the Genesis is the better system and I still regard Bloodlines a great addition to my favorite game system's library. So, if you are a Genesis nut case like me and don't have Bloodlines, what the heck are you waiting for?Read full review
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