Castlevania Chronicles: An Overlooked Classic - Pikasprey
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2020
- Pikasprey takes a look at a forgotten Castlevania game, and it's forgotten re-release.
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"just a few weeks away... from being released a year ago."
That got me good
Oh that pikasprey of mine!
2:30
Yeah, I was about to say. He got us good.
Pikasprey uploads less frequently than other TH-camrs, but he uses that time to pick really good video games to review!
Still pissed that Simon's red hair wasn't at least a palette option in Smash
Me too. Considering the attention to detail they put into almost every other character's alts it's baffling that it was overlooked. It would have been a relatively simple alt costume to make too, especially compared to the likes of Hero's and Steve's.
They probably considered it, I believe his black costume does have very slightly redder hair, but compromised to resemble another game too.
No 'Captain N' Simon skin either, to be fair...
I love it, the fact they went with the CV4 design and didn't give any other the time of day shows how little the guys at Nintendo think of that design.
At least redhead Simon was used for Super Smash Flash 2.
god its such a shame these non pokemon videos dont get enough attention, they're soo good
what is a gamer but a starving artist anyway
It honestly makes a lot of sense, I like the Castlevania series but clearly Pokemon is much more popular.
New Pikasprey video: YES!
New Pikasprey video and it's a Castlevania: *YES!!!!*
Fighting that stained glass enemy must be such a *pane*
The madlad did it
You have to look for your window of opportunity to attack.
You could say it's a 'pane in the glass' .
I usually spawn him, quickly walk down the stairs to his bottom left and his AI makes him walk off the platform to the right and you don't have to fight him
You should be arrested
Your joke has stained the comments
Kind regards
"There's one game people don't talk about for some reason and gets overlooked"
*Released only one one type of computer in one region.*
*Released with the same name*
*Only functions if Santa flies past the Full Moon and you perfect the previous game without blocking.*
Well at least you'll get a secret fight out of it.
He's referring to the PS1 version, not the japanese computer one
Super Castlevania IV was released with the same name in Japan, yet that game was successful
Coincidentally the NES version of Castlevania 1 also had crashing issues. That problem was slightly more manageable because the reason for the game crashing was always the same, that reason being too many sprites where on screen at one time. The problem with this though was it was really easy for the game to crash in the final level because of a room which has flea men jumping around with medusa heads, simon's own sprite and the 1-3 sprites that will appear from your sub weapon. This also made it easy for the game to crash in your fight with Death because Death summoned multiple scythes (aka sprites) to attack you. For similar reasons the game can crash their too.
I’ve played the game more times than I can and have never had it crash, is that a bug from the famicom version or something?
@@opaljk4835 You probably played the Revision 1 version of the game. When the game was first released, it was released on the Revision 0 cartridge; that version of the game had the glitch I mentioned. Thankfully, Konami pathed this glitch and released a second round of cartridges known as Revision 1.
This game looks beautiful.
It looks like aria of sorrow
Whenever I see a new video from you I actually feel happiness for once
Same
Pikasprey videos make me feel cozy
True facts
Same
His voice is very soothing. Good content to listen to when you want to fall asleep.
I never knew about this one!
Hey MDB!
mabye you should play one on yours
Screams in e-boi. Faints over mdb talking to pikaspray
23:40 Pikasprey, suffering from success
Good one
Good ol' Simon Belmont, I love his hotpants and face-down ass-up KO pose... he should really take something for that arthritis, tho
This is an underrated gem that deserves more recognition and praise among gamers and the Castlevania community. And I never knew about the secret menu of changing the date and time that's really cool.
Theres also a hidden soundchip selector for the classic mode
This actually was my first Castlevania. My brother had played a few, and we tag teamed this game from about midnight until the sun rised. This or Rondo is my favorite in the series too. Fantastic game
a lot of the stuff you said resonates with how I feel right now playing through SCV4, it also has lots of detail and unique enemies. ik simons walk animation has never been that graceful but in this game he really looks like he's holding in a big dump
I have no idea why Simon keeps being depicted with a sword and never uses it. Great video, nonetheless. If Konami ever decides to do a second Castlevania collection, I hope this gets included.
Believe in Haunted Mansion, or however the Arcade game was called the Whip can be upgraded into a Sword.
@@Talessaga2 Correct. In Haunted Castle Simon finally gets to use a blade weapon.
Pikasprey uploads less frequently than other TH-camrs, but he uses that time to pick really good video games to review!
“Fighting the glass monster the normal way is such a pain”
So much pun
Always a good day when Pikasprey uploads! Never clicked on a notification so fast.
Invincibility potion - gives you like 5 secs of Invincibility. It's dropped from mobs.
So you kill the guy and then get the potion after you needed it. grate.
Thanks for reminding me of this gem!
So sad that that Simon doesn't look like this in Smash, I remember wanting Simon in Smash with this design for sooooo long and getting bittersweet feelings when he was finally revealed in Ultimate.
Same. They didn't even bother making it an alternate palette option! Damn you, Sakurai!
Opposite here, I was so glad with the look they went with. I think he looks like a badass.
@@ITNODove Oh, come on. Chronicles Simon was awesome. Don’t deny it.
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A bit too BDSM-y for me man but you do you lol.
@@ITNODove Nah, he looks tough and confident at the same time. To think that is just being ridiculous.
at a shop that sells Japanese imports, I got the sound track to this game which has the SharpX6800 music on it too, the soundtrack is called Castlevania Chronicle Akumajo Dracula Original Soundtrack, this CD is likely the reason why the game had all 3 sound chips emulated in the game, either for it to be in the game or just for it to be sold separately.
It's funny how many times you have uploaded a video on a game around the same time I choose to replay that game.
Actually I've played Castlevania Chronicles before Castlevania SotN. And, oh well, that was the day I've learned the ways of classicvania the first time. The game is still visually impressive, and I've also totally fell in love with Ayami Kojima's artwork.
I really really enjoy your Castlevania videos. In fact they're partially why I got as into the series as I did. I discovered Chronicles during a GDQ, and got it myself. It's definitely an interesting entry, and I'd have to agree with you that it's probably one of the best Simon entries
Makes me happier than a moomin!
I love your Castlevania videos so much, I was very excited when I saw the notification
Just started this game and didn't know that arranged mode was the easier mode...I assumed it was "arranged" to be harder. Thanks for all the tips! Loved the video.
There's serious shenanigans going with TH-cam. Your content deserves way more views.
When I beat this game for the first time on my PS2, I didn’t experience a crash once and didn’t even know it was an issue. So yeah, it checks out.
Congrats on getting this video done, it's really good! Thank you for all the hard work you do and information you provide~
Man, some of my favourite videos are your Castlevania ones. I love your content, keep it up!
This game needs a Steam release. It looks really good.
finnally a video from pikas prey ive been waiting for so long TwT
This channel is way too underrated for these quality videos you put out. All your videos are paced perfectly and always a real treat to watch.
This video has over 100K views.
There exist people who have this production quality and have 100 or less views and never get more.
"Way too underrated" this is not. Underrated are channels that do the same thing but never break 1,000 views on a single video.
Every time Pikasprey uploads, my day becomes brighter
I love your CV videos! I also started with Dawn of Sorrow and found new love for the series trough your videos
Your Castlevania vids are some if my favorites, keep up the good work!
Always a better day when Pikasprey uploads
Omg this took so long. So good that it's finally out and over with.
The only reason I knew this game existed in 2003, I found a copy of it in a card game shop. I was into MTG and Yugioh at the time, the shop carried a hobby stuff, Anime toys, and obscure games you wouldn’t find at game retailers in that era.
You are absolutely my favorite castlevania youtuber
Really happy to see another Castlevania video, thanks for the consistently great content
I had to come running when I spotted this. Fantastic job with the video as per usual Asprey and man, the details in this game look good!
17:40 "Ganon, is that you?"
My favorite classicvania! I'm so glad you are talking about it.
I've been wondering when a new vid was coming out. This one was pretty good, thanks
I love your Castlevania videos!
You're doing an awesome job at honoring these lost titles as the Castlevania series is so all over the place with its different games that are only exclusive to certain obscure consoles or regions. It's really a mess, and we're not even talking about the story timeline lol. I wish the Castlevania Anniversary Collection would have adressed that a little bit more instead of requiring still a fair amount of grave digging to find those games and their origin.
They should really release this game and the arrange mode in some form or another. I never knew about the bad timing around Chronicles's release and I can understand why it went under the radar so much. This is a great rethinking of the original game on NES and it's a shame that it got so little recognition when you see all the effort that was put into it.
wow i never knew about the death fight hallway having different backgrounds thats cool.
Really cool to see a deep dive on this one. I knew it existed, but had no clue that it was kind of a remake of a remake!
I actually have had this game on PS1 since I was a small child, although I'm not sure how much I played it. Might have to dig it out and have a play around on it as it sounds interesting! I love your videos, but I especially love the Castlevania ones you do! Keep up the great work!
I just love Simon's sprite work and I think he's super cute with the red hair
Yes a new video ! :)been looking forward to this thanks pikasprey
2:31 wait for it,,,,
Dude, dat made me burst in to laughter so hard. Thank you!
Last year when I went up to See my sister and brother-in-law. I managed to track down a PS1 copy of "Symphony of the Night". Fingers crossed Maybe This Year.. I'll find this game!?
This is an awesome retrospective buddy!
That ice level certainly does have some *cool* details!
these videos are a treat to watch
Just yesterday, I was wondering where you were! Nice timing!
It's nice to see Konami added some exclusive content for the western release of Castlevania Chronicles, like the interview
this game is one of my favorites, it was one of the first digital titles i got for my ps3, but is really hard, it took me like one year to clear the clock tower, all because of that last room, this game really makes rondo of blood look too easy, since then i haven't been able to defeat the next stage, and that's on arrange mode...
i thought arrange mode only disabled the knockback, which makes the worm from the 3rd level actually harder(knockback saves you) but i didn't know about the double damage thing...
i think you forgot to mention the music in this game, is awesome! and some of the classic tunes reused on other games are from here, tower of dolls is used on Order of Ecclessia, Moonfight is used on dracula x chronicles instead of den(love both tunes) so i might try that hidden menu thing for selecting the midi module...
good thing i can play this on my vita, you can transfer any psx game purchased from the psn using a ps3 if it doesn't appear on the vita psn (symphony of the night can be downloaded directly), great review!
It may just not be something I've consciously noticed in Castlevania games before, but Simon looks especially like he's wearing a leather miniskirt in this game. That is a lot of leg!
It was worth the wait. This might be Pikasprey's best Castlevania review
Thank you for giving it the proper coverage it deserves.
Interesting video. Never was huge on Castlevania but this really was an interesting watch. Also rip your save files.
Love these Castlevania videos, almost no one talks about them.
I would highly recommend The Mummy Demastered if you havnt tried it. It's pretty short but it's a favourite out of the genre for me.
Man, I wish this amount of love and passion was put in every game.
It looks amazing and you can just tell the people behind the game really loved it :o
Gotta do this myself when I'm gonna make my own console, but first I need to produce and sell the boardgames to get the funds needed for such a big project.
Thanks for the video man :)
I enjoyed it.
thanks for making more castlevania content
Hey! Always happy to see a new vid and I actually own a copy of this one. Question: Any particular reason you didn't mention the unlockable art gallery or interview? Apologies if you said it and I missed it.
I look forward to the next one!!! 👍
10:32 - If my Child Memory is right, that candle down there, above the mud, is a Healing Erb for sure... xD
You have to go "under the level" to get it, though
I think you are right. That is the only one, though. And it was devilishly hidden, lol.
Really wish this one would get a modern digital or collection release. Having been through, and loved, just about all the other classic entries, I really want to give this one a go. Especially since it seems so well-regarded by other people who enjoy the series for its challenge.
These videos have inspired me to play castlevania
It's been a while. I was thinking about your content and then you drop another Castlevania video. Very cool.
I'd say you should do a video on Bloodstained once all of the content planned for it releases.
YES!!! NEW PIKASPREY VIDEO!!!
I missed this
I wish they'd bring back the control scheme of Super Castlevania 4.
I mean, it was kinda in this one, and Julius has it in Harmony of Despair. Admittedly, neither of those are all that recent... But that's mostly cause Konami refuses to make another Castlevania.
Underrated channel
This game is underrated and like you said, the release date wasn't a good time for sure because of the PS2 era beginnings. I love Super Castlevania IV but, Chronicles will always be the true remake of the 1st Castlevania game for me
SCV4 and Haunted Castle felt more like continuing stories than actual remakes.
if you want remakes to keep bad gameplay decisions, sure
@@robbiewalker2831 they feel like reimaginings.
This is the EXACT reason why I shit cologne out of my ass while playing baseboard with a tic tac right outside my hydration station.
Great video!
Would love to see a retrospective on the entire castlevania series
finally another pikasprey video
I aprechiate that you make these different videos instead of just doing all pokemon. I really like castlevania
@@australiananarchist480 it's just that his pokemon videos are way more popular than his other ones and his name... well it definantly has something to do with pokemon. I just like his other videos, though they don't get many views he still does them. Even though it would be easier and more rewarding to just do pokemon related stuff. I can 100% respect that
Im a huge castlevania fan and somehow haunted castle eacaped my knowledge until SSBUltimate where some composer decided to go HARD AS *FUCK* on cross your heart.
There's the digital version that is on ps3 and psp psn stores. I have it on both versions and didn't have any crash problem, maybe try them on that?
Just commented about that, it seems people just, don't know about that? Or they don't have Ps3 anymore.
Yeah, I have it on my ps3 and it's never crashed. I can agree with trying it on there.
I still would love to see Pikasprey talk about a Metroid game. As someone who recently got into the castlevania games after being a fan of metroid for years, I have to say that if you like the gameplay style of one, you more than likely will like the gameplay style of the other. They are called Metroidvania games for a reason.
I remember buying this game for the PS1 and being just so confused by it, it was a new Castlevania, but at the same time it felt like something that had been out for years and I somehow just never heard of it...which it is, so I guess I had the right impression
The disc had a very limited release in the US, but it is - or at least was - available on PSN as well. Shame to hear it crashed like that. I honestly only tried it a handful of times before selling the copy I opened. Still have an unopened one for my collection though.
It's still on psn, that's how I have been playing it. And it's never crashed for me on that platform.
When you said it came out at the wrong time, that makes the most sense because I did not know this game came out in the PS1 until you showed us the cover. Definitely was familiar with the cover but never knew about the actual game, like how it looked.
It came out in 2001 so was very late
I've never had the game crash on the original PS1 or PS3, and I've played this game quite extensively.
And there are actually at least 7 playthroughs. Some even say eight (though I couldn't notice the difference between the 7th and 8th), though the differences between the last playthroughs is borderline unnoticeable.
The stopwatch also works on the 2nd boss, which is almost 100% necessary on the later playthroughs to get through the raft segment. It also always typically works on medusa, but I've never tried it in this game.
This game had a really small run. IGA thought the US fans missed out and wanted to release this stateside (as the US is the biggest market for CV). This game only had either 20,000 or 25,000 copies released in the US. When it came out it was so rare I couldn't even find it new. I just so happened to have a friend who knew someone who had it and bought it off him.
5:30 I didn't know what was that for until you mentioned it!
To be fair making the soundtrack selection a hidden feature makes you appreciate it a bit more
Oh, nice to see a video dedicated to this gem. I really appreciate this remake much more than the original NES version. I actually think that despite its high difficulty, even the original mode is an easier game than NES's Castlevania and overall way more fun version to play. The music in both modes sounds fantastic, if you choose the right sound emulator for the original mode. I think that the original mode has the best version of "Vampire Killer" and the arrange mode the best "Bloody Tears" of all the Castlevania games.
Now, a couple corrections:
"In arrange mode, Simon takes half as much damage--" True, but it only applies for the first two blocks. In blocks 3 and 4, Simon actually takes 2/3 of the damage and from block 5 onwards, 3/4 of the damage he takes in the original mode. So, the difference in the amount of damage in the arrange mode's is not _that_ significant (unless you set the difficulty on easy).
"--and everything now deals twice as much damage to you." Again, this only applies for the first two blocks. In the 3rd and 4th block, Simon takes four pieces from the energy bar as damage instead of three and from the block 5 onwards the same amount as in the first loop.
"You just have to get lucky and hope that an enemy drops it." There is actually one spot in the game where you can get the herb guaranteed. I'm surprised you didn't mention the hooded man in the secrets section, but you showed a glimpse of the it at the end of the video. That's the spot.
That block 5 with its falling gears is definitely annoying, and I have never managed to beat it without dying once in the normal game mode. That is because the progressing is so slow that even if the gears, enemies or the Werewolf boss will not kill you, the decreasing time will.
By the way, I have played this game through incredibly amount of times in both modes and I have never experienced that crashing glitch. In fact, this the first time I have ever heard of it. Granted, the majority of my playthroughs have happened with PlayStation 2, but I used to play this multiple times with the original PlayStation before that, and the game still never crashed.
Anyway, this was a nice analysis to watch.
Hey a new pikaspry video awesome
Soooooooo when are you gonna talk about Harmony of Dissonance?
1993 was a great year for Castlevania: Akumajo Dracula X: Rondo of Blood, Castlevania Bloodlines, and Akumajo Dracula X68000
Just recently saw gameranx's video on "games that punish you for being too good" sounds like this should've been there
Yay another castlevania video
I saw this game in a gaming magazine for the Playstation a long time ago. I bought it immediately.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the DOS or MSX versions of Castlevania in the preamble. They're quite different.