Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia [Archive]

Gizmonicgamer

14-05-08, 20:07

So, a new castlevania game is on the horizons. One I've been tracking with eager anticipation - Igarashi himself confirmed its existence many months ago, but until recently we had nothing to go by. However, this changed both with the trademarking of the name Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, and the most reason issue of Famitsu which has brought to our attention screenshots and a bunch of japanese text which is information that sadly my illiterate eyes cannot read.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia page 1 (http://img218.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61107_viploader642325_122_469lo.jpg)
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia page 2 (http://img155.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61110_viploader642326_122_658lo.jpg)

Yes, this means the leaked shots were real. Which means the protagonist of the game is a female.

As for the name, Ecclesia is a greek word meaning 'An Assembly', or a 'Congregation; Church' implying that the church'll have a good amount to do with the game. With such an implication, I've got to wonder, could this be the 1999 title?

Discuss~

Clownman

14-05-08, 20:10

Second link doesn't seem to be working.

Terry von Feledae

14-05-08, 20:14

It looks like little has changed from DoS and PoR. And I mean, really little. Hell, I can't tell any difference from these screenshots. Same graphics, same interface, from the looks of it same character(gameplaywise, that is), weapons and control... I hope it doesn't just become a rehash of PoR... Then again, Konami doesn't have a history of rehashing(unlike, oh, Capcom)(Unless you speak of graphics... They rehash those quite a bit), so I won't lose my hope yet.

Also, the second link is broken for me.

Gizmonicgamer

14-05-08, 20:27

Second link should be fixed now.

According to the information, it seems the girl'll be using primarily Swords and Whips. Not too creative there, but oh well.

And to be honest, this one actually looks to be more original then PoR was - Or atleast, the bosses and new art seems to be more promising. Though I still detest the main characters sprite. Looks like a poorly done edit of Charlotte.

Terry von Feledae

14-05-08, 20:28

Wait a second, why does she have brown hair on her sprite and black on her mugshot?

Gizmonicgamer

14-05-08, 20:31

Why doesn't Richter in SOTN look anything like his artwork?

Terry von Feledae

14-05-08, 20:35

Why doesn't Richter in SOTN look anything like his artwork?
He did in the Japanese version. They changed the sprites in the American one... For whatever reason.

Gizmonicgamer

14-05-08, 20:38

He did in the Japanese version. They changed the sprites in the American one... For whatever reason.
For the Saturn version, yeah, but did they also have it for the jap. PS1 release?

Well, anyway, thats kind of irrelevant. Not only is it a beta-build of the game, but due to the fact that most of the game is 'ooky-spooky' dark, black hair would be harder to see then dark brown hair.

The Walrus

14-05-08, 20:40

It's nice to see a female protagonist that wields weapons. I don't believe we've had one since the 64 games.

Now, is it just me, or does her hair seem to move like Charlotte's hair does in PoR?

Clownman

14-05-08, 20:45

He did in the Japanese version. They changed the sprites in the American one... For whatever reason.The only places Richter looked anything like his artwork was in the boss room in the Colloseum and in Maria's thought bubble in the Chapel. Otherwise, it's his Rondo outfit, it wasn't until the Saturn game that they gave him the artwork outfit as an alternative costume.

The Sian Random Man

14-05-08, 20:48

Wait a second, why does she have brown hair on her sprite and black on her mugshot?

Whoever said it was her? Maybe its someone else?

Zombiechao

15-05-08, 00:29

The shots are so blurry its hard to make out the details.

kingofanime

15-05-08, 07:11

She has a caveman forehead. ;(

She doesn't evoke appeal to me at all. I just hope that there are our usual gaggle of women monsters. ;D

Also, I think the new mugshot is quite ugly.

However that red thing looks pretty badass.

Clownman

15-05-08, 13:59

That red thing looks kinda like Shade Beast Kimkoh from the Contra series, you know, ugly ass monster with the face of a chick in front.

NDraxian0

15-05-08, 15:22

Well it could very well BE Shade beast Kimboh. 'cause they're all Konami.
Heck if HoD can have graduis stuff. Why not a Contra boss?

Gizmonicgamer

15-05-08, 17:07

More screenshots.
http://i26.tinypic.com/15s8p5g.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/4jxd7l.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/zu402b.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2094jzl.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/307vkep.jpg

Clownman

15-05-08, 18:09

http://i27.tinypic.com/zu402b.jpg
With the better screenshot, it definitely takes ideas from various versions of Kimkoh:
- The main shape of the body comes from Shattered Soldier/Neo Contra, including how the legs are designed.

- The face is being the focus point again comes from the PS2 games but the design comes from the NES/SNES. I say this as the the ones in the PS2 games:
a. (Shattered Soldier) had it's eyes and mouth sewn shut.
b. (Neo Contra) was designed with the face only consisting of the eyes and nose.

- The face under the face (I hope it's a face) looks similar to the giant bug boss of Stage 7 from Contra 4. (Technically it isn't Kimkoh, but I thought I mention it.)

- I predict it will have these attacks:
a. Ramming attack.
b. It will launch some spore like things into the air.
c. Some type of beam attack from the eye of either human-face or
bug-face.
d. A jumping attack that may start from the ramming one.
e. If it has a second form, it'll probably be like a smaller
human/insect/monster hybrid.

And they reused the Fishman sprites again, you can tell with the head.

The Sian Random Man

15-05-08, 19:25

More screenshots.
http://i26.tinypic.com/15s8p5g.jpg

MERMAN! MORE MERMANS TO KILL! They're annoying but easy-to kill and not that bad of EXP for such noobletions. And I noticed theres those spiky ball thingies back too. Look under the water...

Clownman

15-05-08, 20:03

Are they supposed to be Needles (from Aria) or just regular mines?

The Sian Random Man

15-05-08, 20:10

Needles. Exact same sprite from DoS. I think. I'll check.

EDIT: OMG? Not a single sprite/screenshot of needles on the net! Someone ripe needles normal pose quick. A simple screenshot will suffice.

EDIT2:Not same sprite. Though they are needles.

Galeon

16-05-08, 03:02

Geezus, as if Claim Solais couldn't get any freakin bigger... Well, at least it's nice to see a female lead that MIGHT not be kicked off the Castlevania continuity.

Zombiechao

16-05-08, 03:04

http://i30.tinypic.com/4jxd7l.jpg What teh heck is that.

Clownman

16-05-08, 04:13

It's a fountain....of some kind.

Zombiechao

16-05-08, 04:14

It's a fountain....of some kind.No shit. I was wondering if it might be a save point or something.

Jace

16-05-08, 04:15

I'm gussing it's either the save room or a warp room of some kind.

Gizmonicgamer

16-05-08, 04:53

http://ds.ign.com/articles/874/874263p1.html

More information.

I'm liking where this game is headed.

Terry von Feledae

16-05-08, 09:07

It says the link is invalid.

Gizmonicgamer

16-05-08, 12:41

Uh, works fine for me.

0.o

Clownman

16-05-08, 13:25

Links working for me, maybe it has something to do with your location, unless the rest of IGN works for you.

And I might know what the fountain is for, in the article it mentions -- "These glyphs – taken from random power in the world, the souls of monsters, and other mysterious sources not yet revealed," so maybe that fountain is the source of one of these glyphs.

Galeon

17-05-08, 04:39

Man, I hope this doesn't go 2009. My DS doesn't have enough games as it is...

kingofanime

17-05-08, 09:05

Man, with any luck, this game might knock off DoS as best handheld CV title. I was very intrigued by the brief preview and liked alot of what I read. :D

From the sounds of things, you get to suck glyphs from the air to replenish your MP as well as channel them into items and weapons. I dunno about you guys, but I'm getting a weird mental image of bighead here standing still with her mouth wide open sucking in the air everytime she kills something. ._.

Aw well, I'm sure the game will baby us and explain this system more indept.

Also this sounded awesome:

"...an open seas level that featured a gigantic 3D pirate ship crashing against waves and morphing in and out of view directly behind our player as she desperately fought through pouring rain and raging wind."

;o

DJPieSlice

26-05-08, 15:00

What teh heck is that.

Inside the circle thing, I see a pale-skinned girl's head floating.

This could well be a teleporter or boss.

RyuReiatsu

29-05-08, 23:45

They should think of something NEW for Castlevania games...
It's too...linear. And the action isn't very...well isn't any big action?

And also, as for their sprites...Objects are getting better and better, but characters don't. It almost seems like it doesn't seem right o_O.

MonoEyeGuy

30-05-08, 02:00

I dunno.....I saw a preview of this in NP, and the graphics seem worse than DoS. I'm a bit disappointed.

Zombiechao

30-05-08, 04:05

This could well be a teleporter or boss.
I don't think so because that room looks bigger then 1 screen and most rooms like that are 1 screen big in dos and por.

RyuReiatsu

30-05-08, 05:38

I dunno.....I saw a preview of this in NP, and the graphics seem worse than DoS. I'm a bit disappointed.

I second what you say, it might be because the characters don't fit the background itself.

And I'd place my bet on this being a save point.

Gizmonicgamer

31-05-08, 06:05

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Rainbow Dash

31-05-08, 06:44

There is nothing about that video that I don't like.

Also, that scruffy guy looks a lot like Balthier.

Terry von Feledae

31-05-08, 10:29

There is nothing about that video that I don't like.
Agreed. I was a bit sceptical at first, but it looks like they managed to not only improve on basically everything they took from older games, but also brought in some new stuff.

I think this is the first Castlevania where the protagonist can cling to walls.

SpeedReemix

31-05-08, 16:15

I think this is gonna be Quincy/Quincey Morris' timeline, Abraham Van Helsing, Lucy Westenra, Mina Muray and Jonathan Harker.

Zombiechao

31-05-08, 19:35

Holy crap a new vid!!!!!!!!!!! The boss fights looked a bit cramped. The rooms seemed too small.

RyuReiatsu

01-06-08, 02:30

Holy crap a new vid!!!!!!!!!!! The boss fights looked a bit cramped. The rooms seemed too small.

I'd second that, pretty true.

One other problem, in my opinion...
Is the main character's slashing animation, it seems so odd.

Then again, it seems much more entertaining than other Castlevania games. I hope it IS...

The Sian Random Man

01-06-08, 13:17

It rocks. I saw it yesterday but didn't comment. The spells look awesome. There's 2 giant crab battles. Notice there's 3 or 4 giant crab battle parts? on one of them he's red.

I think we FORGE weapons. Notice she gets "Blue drops" "Black Crown" "Copper Ore"... =)

EDIT: ZOMG! I FAIND DIS:
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Karnstantine

16-06-08, 02:01

It would almost seem that they're using the Dracula appearance they used in Symphony of the Night. I liked that one.

Iblis Trigger

24-06-08, 18:33

I think it's pretty cool they have Michelle Ruff the English voice Rukia Kuchki from BLEACH as Shanoa the main Character & Dracula does kind of look like he did from Symphony of the Night. Going back to the Gothic style is also cool; I liked the Anime style, but Castlevania screams for the dark & more realistic feel.

Memory Card

25-06-08, 23:47

Suddenly... I feel nostalgic

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4858/lolan1.png

Galeon

26-06-08, 03:46

It hasn't been the first time they brought back old bosses. Hell, Galamoth was the final boss in the Kid Dracula game.

Iblis Trigger

26-06-08, 18:49

Yeah, like how many games have the Minotaur or the Creator A.K.A Frankenstain. And I can't count how many time Dracula was a boss... oh yeah nevermind :3

Blackhook

26-06-08, 19:06

I´m just curious about the neww look of Death

Iblis Trigger

26-06-08, 19:10

well theres not much they can do witha skeleton in a cloak brandishing a large sythe, but everytime it's awsome!

Zombiechao

26-06-08, 23:44

well theres not much they can do witha skeleton in a cloak brandishing a large sythe, but everytime it's awsome!
Minions. Hordes and hordes of evil cyber zombo/ skelle minions.

Iblis Trigger

27-06-08, 03:36

Minions...? dosn't he already have minions whos names escape me; one is like a wingless bird with a spear & the other some sort of flying blue Globlen that shoots fireballs?

Jace

27-06-08, 03:45

I just want to clear a few things. Frankensteins name in CV is The CREATURE(not creator), the bird with the spear is Slogra and the the Blue demon is Gaibon.

Iblis Trigger

27-06-08, 03:54

My ABC check is stupid. >.< I ment Creature hes was know as Franken on the first GBA Catstlevania (and first GBA I owned :3) game. also thanx for know what monsters I was talkig about.

Memory Card

27-06-08, 17:27

I´m just curious about the neww look of Death

Same here. Since Death is my (or 'everfyone's') favorite boss in the franchise.

RyuReiatsu

13-07-08, 04:51

Sorry to kind of revive a kind of dead thread, but I was wondering...
Do you people think that Shanoa has anything special besides her magic mastery? Could she have, in any way, some vampire hunter's blood?

Iblis Trigger

15-07-08, 00:03

well since you ask. no I don't think she does. I think shes an all original Character.

RyuReiatsu

15-07-08, 03:42

well since you ask. no I don't think she does. I think shes an all original Character.

Awesome, finally a non-vampire hunter-blood-related character =D!
I thought it became quite an annoyance to see a single 'normal' person to be able to kill everything >.>..

*I WANNA PLAY IT T__T.

Iblis Trigger

15-07-08, 16:46

[QUOTE=RyuReiatsu]Awesome, finally a non-vampire hunter-blood-related character =D!QUOTE]

Well there was Hector from Curse of Darkness. but...he did have the power to make devils so I guess he dosen't count. and I hear the "Ecclesia" is an "Order" of Vampire hunters that formed after Ritcher Belmont. I can't remeber where that was either a Game Mag I have or the IGN interview with man behide Castlevania himself.

The Walrus

15-07-08, 17:14

Probably EGM.

Zombiechao

15-07-08, 17:26

If it was an order of vampire slayers wouldn't those just be paladins?

The Sian Random Man

15-07-08, 18:30

We already know >_>

Man, I cant waid for this, sounds so awesome.

The Walrus

16-07-08, 03:37

Gamespot got a hands-on with it. Lucky bastards.

Link (http://e3.gamespot.com/story.html?sid=6193995&pid=945837&tag=top_stories;title;20)

RyuReiatsu

16-07-08, 06:14

[QUOTE=RyuReiatsu]Awesome, finally a non-vampire hunter-blood-related character =D!QUOTE]

"I hear the "Ecclesia" is an "Order" of Vampire hunters that formed after Ritcher Belmont."

Oh, Bugger >_>...

Iblis Trigger

22-07-08, 18:07

Oh, Bugger >_>...

your quite bumed about the main Char. being a hunter. In all the games the main Char. was a Hunter; however, the only ecception was Soma Cruse. Are you hoping for another Soma-Esc hero or in this case heroine? cause that Glyph system is kinda like the Soul steal power he had. AND (Dramactic sound) in PoR monsters gave you sub-weps like the bullet Souls. so there still using the same principle.

RyuReiatsu

23-07-08, 00:11

your quite bumed about the main Char. being a hunter. In all the games the main Char. was a Hunter; however, the only ecception was Soma Cruse. Are you hoping for another Soma-Esc hero or in this case heroine? cause that Glyph system is kinda like the Soul steal power he had. AND (Dramactic sound) in PoR monsters gave you sub-weps like the bullet Souls. so there still using the same principle.

Well, I just wished she doesn't have any vampire hunter's blood or vampire blood herself. I don't see a point in putting that up, that's all. And well.. Glyphs can be decoded, even by humans, that could make sense.

But anyways, case closed, I got my answer lol.

Gizmonicgamer

06-08-08, 20:22

Uh, just because they're a vampire hunter doesn't mean they necessarily have to have -~SPECIAL BLOOD~-; its basically an occupation. They hunt vampires. Thats it.

And furthermore there is no blood relation between Richter Belmont and the Order - Or if there is, it'll be subtle and not posessed by our heroine Shanoa but rather by a supporting character.

RyuReiatsu

07-08-08, 02:37

*Starts Crying because he thought it was an update*

By Vampire Hunter's Blood, I meant like... Belmont's blood, or Morris's, etc etc.

Gizmonicgamer

07-08-08, 02:50

Yeah, I know what you meant. I just used -~SPECIAL BLOOD~- as an umbrella term for the bloodlines of the various families, like the Belmonts, Morris' and Lecardes.

RyuReiatsu

07-08-08, 02:55

Yeah, I know what you meant. I just used -~SPECIAL BLOOD~- as an umbrella term for the bloodlines of the various families, like the Belmonts, Morris' and Lecardes.

Oh, right.
I'm just glad it's not that, since... Every main character had those 'special blood', and it was starting to be annoying.

Gizmonicgamer

07-08-08, 03:10

Well technically Soma didn't, his was more of a soul issue.
But I still know what you mean, completely. It can be kind of annoying sometimes.

The Walrus

07-08-08, 06:24

The guy in Circle of the Moon wasn't a Belmont or anything, so I don't think he had any "special blood".

Gizmonicgamer

07-08-08, 18:05

Well, COTM isn't a canon game/story anymore and I recall hearing somewhere (though this may not be true) that the Graves/families in that game are offshoots of the Belmonts.

Blackhook

07-08-08, 18:17

Well, COTM isn't a canon game/story anymore and I recall hearing somewhere (though this may not be true) that the Graves/families in that game are offshoots of the Belmonts.
Why that?

Clownman

07-08-08, 18:31

Because with Circle, 64, and Legacy, Dracula would have been resurrected 4 times within the same century (including his from Bram Stoker's original book, which is part of the backstory from the Genesis game).

RyuReiatsu

08-08-08, 22:03

Blackhook

09-08-08, 11:48

They simply messed up

Galeon

09-08-08, 12:08

That would explain why Sonia got shoved outta continuity...

Terry von Feledae

09-08-08, 14:41

You can't exactly create Castlevania title after Castlevania title without eventually having Dracula rise just a bit too often for comfort. Of course, unless you start coming up with unique plotlines like Aria of Sorrow. But that is unacceptable.

RyuReiatsu

10-08-08, 22:58

Gizmonicgamer

12-08-08, 21:18

Jesus christ, people. Its been almost a month and this still hasn't been posted yet? For shame. And you call yourselves fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHOpCLdB_s&feature=related
Trailer 2

Rainbow Dash

12-08-08, 21:34

Jesus christ, people. Its been almost a month and this still hasn't been posted yet? For shame. And you call yourselves fans.
I've been too busy trying to avoid every single spoiler like the plague. :p

Galeon

13-08-08, 02:45

I could say the same for myself... to some extent XD

PS: Wow, Shanoa just somewhat quoted Zengar XD

RyuReiatsu

16-08-08, 03:14

I hope there's going to have a little bit more of RPG elements.
Like, more complete stats? (such as SPEED?!)

The Walrus

16-08-08, 03:49

Why would you need a speed stat?

Enigma

16-08-08, 03:59

Use your weapons faster? Sounds kinda useless in a Castlevania game since most of your attacks are based on magic in this one.

Galeon

16-08-08, 05:46

Weapon speed is dependant on what the weapon actually is. Using broadsword class weapons have lots of ATK coupled with a 90 degree swing and long range but defintely has slower swing speed. Short swords or rapier class weapons have low ATK but offers quick attack. Depending on how much punch a weapon/spell/transformation ability has drains her mana reserves faster it seems...

RyuReiatsu

22-08-08, 21:19

I actually meant Running Speed, sorry for not specifying and my net had problems, couldn't edit.

Galeon

23-08-08, 05:19

Isn't that what Speed UP spells were for... or those shoes that made you run faster in Portrait of Ruin?

RyuReiatsu

23-08-08, 22:15

Isn't that what Speed UP spells were for... or those shoes that made you run faster in Portrait of Ruin?

Shoes that made you run faster? I don't recall any of it.
And the Speed UP Spells were annoying.. you had to swap everytime you wanted to use another spell, I just want to run a bit faster, like a normal person. They run like... so slowly...

Galeon

24-08-08, 05:25

I think they were the Winged Boots and Mercury Boots...

RyuReiatsu

24-08-08, 19:42

I think they were the Winged Boots and Mercury Boots...

I guess I better check my inventory again xD.

Cobalt

11-10-08, 02:40

New Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QhTHYuibqQ

Contains:
- DEATH
- Lots of bosses. I think all they have shown us so far, plus Death, a giant gladiator dude and someone or something who looks like Abbadon from Dawn of Sorrow with Shadow from HoD helping him. Or something like that.
- New stages. A misty forest of kinds, the Clocktower[which, this time, has apparentally a lot of spikes. Maybe even more than usual] and wherever is the place you fight Death and the other place you fight Abbadon / Shadow.
-New enemies. Namely, Cave Trolls and what I suspect to be a Peeping Eye or a variaton of it.
- What I suspect to be the Medusa head Glyph. Of course, I don't remember if they were shown in the last video posted here, so yeah. Of course, there were more Glyphs shown than that, but this was the one I noticed the most.

Well, that's all. And it looks awesome. In my opinion, of course. <<

Edit: Oh, right, I forgot to mention that this will be released in 21th October.

kingofanime

11-10-08, 03:31

I'm impressed, it looks like this game might not flop like PoR did. I enjoyed the looks of the enemies I caught a brief glimpse of. I am most looking forward to the potentially great soundtrack and wondering if any particular tunes get another appearance. (Anyone who even pretends to know me should know which track in particular I'm gunning for. :V ) I know what I'm doing come the 21st.

Karnstantine

11-10-08, 03:34

Oh, Cobalt. You seem to have forgotten to mention that
It seems this Shanoa has the ability to shift shape.

Iblis Trigger

12-10-08, 18:16

the huge boss is gonna be a fun one.:3 about DEATH: anybody know if he is a main character or just another boss in the game?

The Walrus

12-10-08, 19:29

Game isn't out yet last I checked so how could we know?

Also, would anyone like to scan and upload the EGM review of the game?

Iblis Trigger

13-10-08, 03:13

well there could be a screen shot of DEATH talking or something that would varifly things. :D

Cobalt

14-10-08, 18:39

Oops, I indeed forgot to mention that, Karn. >>;

Iblis, I don't think there has been any screenshot of Death talking yet. He will probably just play his usual "say something in the background before the battle starts and then be a hard boss fight". The exception is, of course, SotN, where Death actually talks with Alucard and is easy as heck.

On a side note, more videos. This time, a Glyph exhibition. Contains:

- Glyhps, do'h. The ones which call my attention the most are the one which is basically Nova Skeleton[that green skeleton from SotN for those who don't remember]'s attack but purple. It's Glyph Union with itself is a really big version of the normal attack and the one which is a big ball of light which consumes quite some MP. It's Union with itself is some kind of attack that hits everything on the screen.
- More enemies. The sea levels get their own version of what looks like to be your usual annoying respawing enemy. Their name is Gelso, and looks like they appear out of nowhere. There is also the Fish Demon[probably not the exact name, but I am too lazy to check <<] and Forneus, both on the sea level.
- Also another enemy which is a green horse... half skeleton... thing which works like the Dead Warrior enemies.
- Oh, and the Dark Octopi, Fishhead and Winged Skeletons return.

Oh, by the way, remember that Skeleton which was playing an instrument thing and that was apparentally summoning a lot of Skeleton Friskly[known as Ghost Dancers in SotN] which we saw in an earlir trailer? Do you think he is a boss? I mean, even the slimes got their own boss version. A pathetic one, but still a boss. <<

Edit: ...Right, I forgot to post the videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N3sojXS4Fk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhEnsjnrNto&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uhBhqC-Jw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URlnwJr09SQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWy5UKwIQ_0&feature=related

Galeon

22-10-08, 02:13

I managed to snag the JP version of Ecclesia and thought I'd give it a spin to get a feel of how the game works (and just to hear the VAs in case US Ecclesia isn't nice enough to include voice swapping like POR) and well... This game isn't like the dungeon crawler types we've had before (aka the so called "Metroidvania" types) as it combines the somewhat straightforward exploration past Castlevania games offered with the option of revisiting areas... at least that's how I see it. The Glyph system is really interesting, though I've encountered that some enemies that drop glyphs have ones that disappear really fast... So far, the only weapon glyphs I've got is the rapier and a throwing knife that doesn't really work as a combo... You're better off dual-wielding the single rapier glyph you get from the start.

kingofanime

22-10-08, 16:50

Since the game's been released, It should probably go without saying that any plot specific conversation should go in spoiler tags. :) Also, I should be getting it myself shortly. EDIT: Just got the game and my preliminary thoughts are that the opening movie looks really terrible and Shanoa is so ugly it may take some time getting used to...

SpeedReemix

22-10-08, 19:45

BEST CV DS evar ! Still cant beat second boss that skeleton thing pfft ;(
Record 5 is just awasome xD.

Solarblade

22-10-08, 20:11

Just JUST got it, and so far, I like it.
Albus is a jerk. A very jealous jerk.
KoA: I liked the intro-movie thing :/

kingofanime

22-10-08, 20:48

I didnt care for it because it was only a bunch of still images flying around. So far the music's kinda forgettable. I made it to the village so far efore going to work (am at work now) its kinda sad that record 5 is the best music so far. Also lol fat zombies.

SpeedReemix

22-10-08, 20:50

I love it just passed trough that boss and some of that prison level, and some spoiley thingies. I found that you only get weapon like glyphs for now. Plus, can someone tell me which game that has Record 5 song ?

kingofanime

22-10-08, 21:31

Heart of Fire from the original Castlevania

SpeedReemix

22-10-08, 21:36

Thankies for ya its awasome.

Solarblade

22-10-08, 22:09

Yea, I had Record 5 playing while I beat the Lighthouse boss.

Which, btw, is the MOST AWESOME WAY TO FINISH A BOSS EVER.

kingofanime

22-10-08, 22:51

I can't wait til I get off work to play some more. :)

Boilman

22-10-08, 23:37

I was wondering, how high will the map percentage go? Is it 200% likein some, or 1000%, like in the other DS titles?

By the way, I was dissapointed that the first boss could always be damaged, instead of only when it puts his shield down. It was just weird, striking the head encased in armor, while still doing the same damage.

Galeon

23-10-08, 02:08

Given each individual area you go into has it's own map percentage, I think it'll still be 100% overall.

kingofanime

23-10-08, 02:21

Alright, I'm off work now and get to play shortly to kill more lol fat zombies.

Solarblade

23-10-08, 05:43

So far, I like this game, despite the times it's killed me due to gauntlets of enemies. >_>;
(semi-major-you-were-expecting-it-kind) Spoiler alert:
I'm currently at Albus battle. Albus has a good battle theme, and apparently knows FALCON KICK. More tomorrow.

Yea, spent half the day playing it. I wonder if level 24 is underlevel for where I am...

Oh, and bosses are actually killing me. This doesn't bother me so much, since all attacks are avoidable if you know what you're doing. I like this game so far, despite the "eh" music. (Records 5 and 6 are good).

Does anyone know where Record 1 is?

kingofanime

23-10-08, 17:29

Eh, I keep getting my ass kicked by Brachyura. Perchance level 10 is too low? Anywho, I'm level grinding on Evil Forces before trying him again. Lol that a crab makes man noises though.

Solarblade

23-10-08, 18:42

Brachyura is probably the hardest boss in the game to avoid. But the ending of the battle is SO WORTH IT.

Anyhow, I've already got a bad ending, so after fixing that problem, currently at: Dracula's Castle, Nightmare Gate is the first part.

Haven't fought Death yet, but I've beaten every boss that appears in the trailers, besides Death of course.*
*I've only gotten one medal for beating the first boss without getting hit. That's what the medals do, and that's their only purpose... Beat a boss without getting hit, get it's metal.

Plot twists abound.
-Pressing Select changes the top screen. Try it.-

kingofanime

23-10-08, 18:50

The thing of it is it isn't nessesarily impossible to avoid, (His AI is actually extremely basic as he follows a set pattern) it's the fact that you get flung around on the little itty bitty platforms to avoid getting hit.

Also what are these medals you speak of?

Solarblade

23-10-08, 21:59

Medals are, according to the Guide option in the pause menu, awarded for beating a boss without getting hit.

Yea. If you have Vol Fulgar, spam it. When it turns red, aim his claw at the crack in the ceiling. Rinse and repeat, and avoid. It's pretty basic once you get it down.

Death's beastly. That's all.

If you die in Dracula's Castle, you'll get a different game over screen. Just a fun little tidbit to know.

EDIT: Progress update. Put in spoilers cause spoilers. Duh.
At Dracula. Yes, the big cheese. He's big, bad and most defintly not nice. I got about 680ish HP and Dracula can do 138 with all his attacks, and they've a tendacy to hit multiple times. Currently at level 36.
I'm not sure if he's the final boss, but I'm pretty sure he is.

I got a question for those who've gotten it. How do you get the glyph that's at the top of the room in the first mountain pass? The one where the wind is blowing to the left at the top. :/
EDITMK2: Nevermind, I got this glyph. That's all the glyphs that are floating around. Gotta grind for the rest.

Also, Black-panther-like ability = <3

MAJOREDITMK3:
Just beat the game, see spoiler tag for unlockables and reaction.
The list is:
Sound Mode - YES
Boss Rush Mode - Sweet
Albus Mode - FRIKIN HECK YES WOOT YEA ETC.
Hard Mode - ...;_;

SFF

25-10-08, 14:34