Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review! Overhyped or GREAT?

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  • Many crowdfunded games turn out rather bad or at least not what they were promised to be but here we have one that seems WORTH the hype. Lets dig into the good, the bad, and the glitch of Bloodstained in my review!
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    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by ArtPlay, DICO and WayForward Technologies, and published by 505 Games. The game is led by former Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi, and is considered a spiritual successor to the series. Bloodstained will be released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in June 2019. A retro-style companion game, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, was developed by Inti Creates and released in May 2018.
    Igarashi conceived the game after his departure from Konami in 2014, prompted by numerous fan requests for him to make another Metroidvania-type game. He used the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to demonstrate to potential funding agencies of the demand for the game in 2015, which successfully raised more than US$5.5 million from backers, making it the most funded video game crowdfunding campaign on the platform until it was surpassed by Shenmue III shortly after.
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  • @DreamcastGuy
    @DreamcastGuy  5 років тому +160

    Sorry for the late night upload. Beat this game on Sunday but was waiting to test the day one patch. Thanks for your patience and MUCH LOVE for 50k SUBSCRIBERS!!!

    • @biozelink6086
      @biozelink6086 5 років тому +12

      DreamcastGuy I hate it when someone uses "anime style" as a critique. Like the "realistic " no actual art, boring, colorless western style is any better.

    • @heavyhittersirl
      @heavyhittersirl 5 років тому

      Hey, hope you checked out Nintendo’s trailer for Baldo because I’m looking forward to your reaction on it if you take the time to do one

    • @Symphony85p
      @Symphony85p 5 років тому +1

      @Alex Sonne heard som guys played 30 hours there is tons of stuff to do if you dont rush through.

    • @xxargonautxx9790
      @xxargonautxx9790 5 років тому +6

      Don’t you mean 150k subscribers my man! Was gonna say that you have way more then 50k 😂

    • @ICZERZERO3000
      @ICZERZERO3000 5 років тому +6

      DreamcastGuy Apparently it runs very smooth on XBOX ONE X accordingly to others.

  • @BloodstainedRitualoftheNight
    @BloodstainedRitualoftheNight 5 років тому +715

    Awesome to hear you liked the game, appreciate the compliments and already hard at work on the glitches / blemishes! :)
    And yes you're right! 13 free DLCs, we just released the "Speed Demon Update" with Speed Run Mode, Boss Rush Mode and the Pure Miriam Outfit.

    • @TheRmm1976
      @TheRmm1976 5 років тому +26

      Can't wait for the game to come out on the Switch next week! Thank you!

    • @kerwinlopez2397
      @kerwinlopez2397 5 років тому +23

      I spent my whole day off playing it! Definitely 10/10 game. Also bought it twice one on steam and one on switch. Thank you for such a great game!

    • @homoidioticus6933
      @homoidioticus6933 5 років тому +3

      Pls push this game on twitch somehow

    • @hillerm
      @hillerm 5 років тому +12

      You developers are awesome

    • @azmodanpc
      @azmodanpc 5 років тому +2

      I backed this game and really wanted it to come out for the Vita too...The Milestone was reached, I backed the game...Then the announcement...Guess I'm gonna play it on the PC, but it sucks nonetheless. And while I understand the financials were not aligning with the budget needed, I would have preferred you didn't put the Vita version as milestone. If the money from the kickstarter and the subsequent PC/XBOX/PS4 sales was not enough to pay for the conversion, I would have preferred you didn't put it there in the first place.

  • @portal4ever257
    @portal4ever257 5 років тому +548

    Game is #1 currently on steam’s global top seller list...
    ...nice

    • @DontrelleRoosevelt
      @DontrelleRoosevelt 5 років тому +2

      The store?!

    • @krisisgod666
      @krisisgod666 5 років тому +15

      As it should be. 👍🏻

    • @cb6667
      @cb6667 5 років тому +1

      Portal 4ever bec steam is trash no good games in steam pc mustard race on PlayStation It wil not even come close to nr1 bec sony got a lot of great games same for Nintendo

    • @OneCrazyEgyptian
      @OneCrazyEgyptian 5 років тому +8

      @@cb6667 steam is not the only store to buy pc games.......

    • @DiePoente
      @DiePoente 5 років тому +13

      @@cb6667 Reads satirical. But in case you are serious Steam has a wider audience compared to Nintendo's Eshop and Playstation Store. They all have their advantages. PS Store and Eshop are flooded with trash games as well.

  • @Katie-hb8iq
    @Katie-hb8iq 5 років тому +77

    I backed this game actually! I was a bit worried for a long time until recently. I finally got the notice in my inbox that it's been shipped, and seeing your review brings me a sigh of relief.

    • @Chicomite
      @Chicomite 5 років тому

      Long 4 years, right?

    • @jrvbamafan1
      @jrvbamafan1 5 років тому +14

      @castlevaniax1 I'm 39 and been playing for the past 5 hours. I've been playing castlevania games for over 30 years. There's no age limit to doing something you enjoy

    • @EricEustace
      @EricEustace 5 років тому +4

      @castlevaniax1 41 here. Been gaming since the 80s and now gaming with my kids . I think this current generation are Going to be gaming for many years since its so ingrained in to society /internet culture. We're just pioneers :).

    • @EricEustace
      @EricEustace 5 років тому +1

      @castlevaniax1 lol troll get a job you young whippersnapper 😂

    • @Etridamu
      @Etridamu 5 років тому +2

      @castlevaniax1 Dude, you're so funny! So are you excited to start middle school in a few months?

  • @Borderlines
    @Borderlines 5 років тому +163

    She reminds me so much of Shanoa that I'm half-wishing she was.

    • @TheViannas
      @TheViannas 5 років тому +21

      I thought the same thing when I first saw her. Order of Eccelsia was a good one.

    • @shangaiify
      @shangaiify 5 років тому +31

      Iga asked what kind of main character from Castlevania he could use as a base for Bloodstained a long time ago, people replied with Shanoa.

    • @pablolojo28
      @pablolojo28 5 років тому +8

      You should check timespinner. It's basically ooe with an open world map

    • @hai5266
      @hai5266 5 років тому +8

      Shanoa looks a lot better. The style of the protagonist is the only thing keeping me from being super hyped about this game

    • @hai5266
      @hai5266 5 років тому +1

      @Char Aznable Most def, she is awsome. Oozes of personality and badass-nes at first sight. I think I will give Timespinner a chance, the only reason I haven't bought it already is that I didn't dig the music, but it is growing since I first heard it a week ago.

  • @edwinpritom6336
    @edwinpritom6336 5 років тому +22

    Aria/Dawn of Sorrow x Order of Ecclesia!
    A unique combo indeed!

  • @JamesMakoni
    @JamesMakoni 5 років тому +80

    Started playing this game 13 hours ago.
    Dude... This game meets my expectations so good I can't believe it was crowdfunded... Especially after I survived mighty number 9.
    10/10 this game carries the torch well and the characters are surprisingly likeable.
    Also at 1:36... That bunny girl outfit... I think we've achieved Metroidvania perfection.

    • @amitdash10
      @amitdash10 5 років тому +1

      James Makoni is it a hard game?

    • @PrmtymeTheGamer84
      @PrmtymeTheGamer84 5 років тому +2

      Rabi rabi reference 11

    • @Lastsight100
      @Lastsight100 5 років тому +1

      I've been having a ton of fun playing it.

    • @fernicusmaximus9282
      @fernicusmaximus9282 5 років тому +1

      How much is the game?

    • @Lastsight100
      @Lastsight100 5 років тому

      @@fernicusmaximus9282 $35 or $39 I think. I pre-ordered so it was less. Well worth it.

  • @Raiden3651
    @Raiden3651 5 років тому +40

    He went all out with the references. Areas look like theyre taken right from Dracula X/Aria of Sorrow/Order of Ecclesia. Alot of the ost feels like combinations of classic tracks too.

    • @MasterKcoop
      @MasterKcoop 5 років тому

      Not so much order of ecclesia thankfully. That game repeated its tile sets a lot. Mechanically I find the main character herself plays like Aria/Dawn of sorrow’s Soma Cruz though.

    • @Raiden3651
      @Raiden3651 5 років тому +1

      Soma's games are IGA's most popular titles outside SOTN, so the soul systems made the most sense to use in Bloodstained(and yeah, Shortcut Shard gives it a heavy Dawn of Sorrow feel).

    • @devildavin
      @devildavin 5 років тому

      there a shovel Knight enemy

    • @MasterKcoop
      @MasterKcoop 5 років тому

      DevilJin k

  • @justanotherlikeyou
    @justanotherlikeyou 5 років тому +23

    "Let's talk about hand to hand combat" while the video shows you fighting against the giant hand boss.
    I see what you did there😏

  • @deionbeeldenstormer7498
    @deionbeeldenstormer7498 5 років тому +41

    “It was not by my hand that I'm once again given flesh. I was called here by humans who wish to play the ultimate IGA-vania...”
    Trust me when I say: all the hype is real. This game is INSANE. Pure ‘vania PERFECTION. All hail Koji Igarashi!!! In my eyes, he is the game designer of the year - no, of the decade. AND the man of the century. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night TRULY is the spiritual successor to Castlevania. This game represents everything that was incredible about Symphony of the Night - and far, far more. Metroidvania turned up to ELEVEN. The legend continues.
    [flings wine glass aside] But enough talk. Bloodstained awaits... 🧛🏻‍♀️🦇😈

    • @benderbender-ij7ld
      @benderbender-ij7ld 5 років тому +4

      What is a man?
      Nothing but a miserable little ball of secrets...

  • @MasterJTv2
    @MasterJTv2 5 років тому +23

    5:20 waterfall area from Symphony of the Night.

  • @Enkeria
    @Enkeria 5 років тому +20

    13 free DLCs, for everyone. IGAs backpack cost non-backers a fee, while its included for the backers. Best game I've played in 20 years.

    • @sonicsucks2961
      @sonicsucks2961 4 роки тому +1

      You mustn't play a lot of games

    • @RocketSlime
      @RocketSlime Рік тому

      Or maybe he just really likes the fucking game Jesus christ

  • @kongfeet81
    @kongfeet81 5 років тому +28

    Iga you absolute mad lad, you went and done it

  • @TheRosswise
    @TheRosswise 5 років тому +77

    Got mine yesterday. I'm about 4 hours in, so far I really like it.

    • @redcrimson1028
      @redcrimson1028 5 років тому +1

      Is it better than symphony thats the biggest question?

    • @Symphony85p
      @Symphony85p 5 років тому +1

      @@redcrimson1028 Ofc not . Havent got my copy but 100 %sure its not. But certainly a very good iga game and i hope its better than some of the handheld ones.

    • @TheRosswise
      @TheRosswise 5 років тому +6

      @@redcrimson1028 Like I said, only played it 4 hours. Vs the dozen or so times I beat SOTN. I will say it has SOTN written all over it. Even the sound effects the monsters make when you kill them are extremely similar. If you loved SOTN, buy Bloodstained. You'll like it.

    • @redcrimson1028
      @redcrimson1028 5 років тому +1

      @@TheRosswise agreed and thanks for your input

    • @TheRosswise
      @TheRosswise 5 років тому

      @@redcrimson1028 Anytime brother.

  • @AwokenGenius
    @AwokenGenius 5 років тому +4

    That bit where you messed up your jump on the round building. I found sliding on to ledges/platforms to be more effective, worked good there and from this video I jumped a little later and over extended my jumps to be safe..
    Loving the game.

  • @JamienautMark2
    @JamienautMark2 5 років тому +61

    I'm sitting here trying to wait for the Switch version next week. Been waiting years can wait 7 days.

    • @dream6562
      @dream6562 5 років тому

      Just get one of the other versions

    • @ladynikkie
      @ladynikkie 5 років тому +3

      Well if you want to kill you some time, Best Buy is selling the physical copy of Curse of the Moon for switch that would definitely be an asset to your switch collection

  • @MoonSpiritChannel
    @MoonSpiritChannel 5 років тому +98

    Glad my $100 Kickstarter donation went to something great. I can't wait for my Switch edition to come in the mail!

    • @MastersOfMask
      @MastersOfMask 5 років тому

      We do not get the codes for the extra stuff yet.

    • @andresgarza8511
      @andresgarza8511 5 років тому

      Will there be a physical edition of the game?

    • @smokythecameraman
      @smokythecameraman 5 років тому

      kickstarters need to stop unless they start releasing these games in working condition - nearly 6 million dollars from fans and they didn't bug test the game

    • @russellmania5349
      @russellmania5349 5 років тому

      What are you talking about, this is a perfectly goox working game. I trust a kick starter over Konami.

    • @infernaltim
      @infernaltim 5 років тому

      @@russellmania5349 I don't have it, but from what I understand from the other UA-camrs on Twitter, when they released a patch this week it created a game breaking bug. There's an essential item in a chest you need to progress in the game, and I guess the patch opened the chest before you could get the item and there's no way to retrieve it. People were having to restart their entire game and were pretty upset because they'd already spent 6 or 7 hours on it and had to restart and lose all of their progress.

  • @ComradeArthur
    @ComradeArthur 5 років тому +5

    "... let's talk about hand-to-hand combat."

  • @MastersOfMask
    @MastersOfMask 5 років тому +17

    I have been playing it, it is basically Castlevania SOTN with some cues of Castlevania Aria of Sorrow. She is basically a hybrid of Soma and Alucard.
    Hint use kung fu shoes to extend the distance of the jump to get the lucky ring in the ship. I used this in the demo and most weapons have special techniques just like in SOTN.

  • @deionbeeldenstormer7498
    @deionbeeldenstormer7498 5 років тому +6

    To put it simply: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night IS my “INEXPLICABLY PRESERVED WALL MEAT.” 🍖
    ... Worth being patient for, nutritious, replenishes my health, keeps me fighting, and...absolutely freakin’ delicious. [WHIP + CRUMBLE + NOM NOM NOM]

  • @decalcomanie123
    @decalcomanie123 5 років тому +20

    It's not a spiritual sequel to Castlevania.
    It's a sequel to Castlevania.

    • @benozkleenex
      @benozkleenex 5 років тому +2

      It’s THE sequel to castlevania

    • @omiorahman6283
      @omiorahman6283 5 років тому

      True

    • @benderbender-ij7ld
      @benderbender-ij7ld 5 років тому +1

      Now that you mention it, I guess you could put it in the same world, just several hundred years later.
      And with a huge chunk missing.

    • @miguelangelirribarrensalas6260
      @miguelangelirribarrensalas6260 4 роки тому

      @@benderbender-ij7ld like f**king megaman - megaman x xD

  • @mauryj.3415
    @mauryj.3415 5 років тому +9

    Already pre-ordered my PS4 version, can't wait!

  • @carljohan9265
    @carljohan9265 5 років тому +2

    Miriam's shard infusion system kinda reminds me of Shanoa's rune system, and that's a good thing because I really liked everything about Order of Ecclesia.

  • @user-nt8dy4xw9r
    @user-nt8dy4xw9r 5 років тому +12

    I personally haven’t played any Castlevania game, but want success of Bloodstained and Mr. Koji. Glad to hear it’s actually good!!

    • @brokedownsystem
      @brokedownsystem 5 років тому

      it's pretty nice, if only for the music. I recommend it as someone who has not played any of them either.

    • @user-nt8dy4xw9r
      @user-nt8dy4xw9r 5 років тому

      brokedownsystem yeah I’ve listened to the OST and it’s really good! I’ll probably buy this, only if the performance on Switch is stable.

    • @ligmaballz3584
      @ligmaballz3584 5 років тому

      You need to play symphony of the night. Like right now

    • @brokedownsystem
      @brokedownsystem 5 років тому

      @@ligmaballz3584 XD

    • @user-nt8dy4xw9r
      @user-nt8dy4xw9r 5 років тому

      Ligma Ballz Only if it’s ported to Switch! It will be a day 1 purchase for me.

  • @timdrake2020
    @timdrake2020 5 років тому +4

    I skipped the whole video to the score board. because I do not want to see, hear, or touch anything that is about this game until I can get what I backed. Your number makes me even more excited to play it!

  • @LowellLucasJr.
    @LowellLucasJr. 5 років тому +7

    To think Konami had an opportunity to release this. The fools.

  • @janne0557
    @janne0557 5 років тому +15

    Would love to have a 16 bit version of this with old school sprites, simple animation etc.

    • @rocketscientist14
      @rocketscientist14 5 років тому

      janne 0 bloodstained curse of the moon is kind of that lol... kiiiiiind of.

    • @scoop1215
      @scoop1215 5 років тому

      Theres a area in this game that teleports u to a 8bit area with 8bit enemies and a 8bit boss

    • @thelegendaryklobb2879
      @thelegendaryklobb2879 5 років тому

      "Ask, and thou shall be given"
      Check Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, released last year. It has a 8-bit/16-bit aesthetic, based on one of the NES Castlevanias (I think the third one).
      Might be your cup of tea.

    • @noobatron2663
      @noobatron2663 3 роки тому

      "Ask and thou shall be given" (2)
      The game has a classic mode now.

  • @shannongess2342
    @shannongess2342 5 років тому +4

    Love your reviews. Can't wait to play bloodstained and see your next review. Keep up the amazing work. You rock.

  • @Mojavekight17
    @Mojavekight17 5 років тому +12

    Reminds me of my days playing castlevania order of Ecclesia on my ds light 😊😊😊

  • @coltj5907
    @coltj5907 5 років тому +3

    I haven't finished it yet, I'm at 41% map completion. But I have been LOVING it so far!

  • @Zerobasssoul
    @Zerobasssoul 5 років тому +8

    Ive been waiting for my metroidvania fix since the kickstarter started and later today I'll finally hold it, FINALLY

    • @Ixiah27
      @Ixiah27 5 років тому +2

      Try Hollow Knight as well, great game :)

    • @RBIBaseball76
      @RBIBaseball76 5 років тому

      So far I am liking Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom too

  • @gokusondbz
    @gokusondbz 5 років тому +6

    Jim Sterling of the jimquisition gave this game a 10 out of 10 😱 .

    • @nomad9752
      @nomad9752 5 років тому +1

      Just watched his review it was spot on. 👍 It's such a great game.

    • @gokusondbz
      @gokusondbz 5 років тому

      @@nomad9752 I'm stoked right now I have the game downloading from the Xbox store 🤩 .

  • @jasonrobert3849
    @jasonrobert3849 5 років тому +3

    The Day One patch hasn’t been released yet. They specifically said the Day 1 was coming 6/18. It’s 5 GB

  • @playerparker0
    @playerparker0 5 років тому +3

    Awesome! Been waiting for this review!

  • @FreeCityOfAtero
    @FreeCityOfAtero 5 років тому +1

    Funny thing about the bunny girl transformation: eating food for the first time gives you permanent stat boosts, some of which include mana regeneration. Eventually I had eaten enough food that my mana regenerated faster than the bunny girl mode drained it, so I could pretty much have it activated permanently. I'm now doing a new game+ run where I set out to do the entire run in bunny girl mode just for funsies. The fact this is even possible is just one of the many reasons I adore this game so much.

  • @oromain
    @oromain 5 років тому

    In my experience, its that chainsaw shard we love so much that causes the vibration glitch.
    But luckily most of the time if I use the chainsaw again, the vibration will go away after.
    Though, I do have vibration turned on, so not sure if it'd fix it if you have it turned off normally.

  • @joegardner851
    @joegardner851 5 років тому +5

    I have not played any of the Castlevania games before. So when I saw the kickstarter I thought that is cool for fans of the series. Then what change my mind about this is that trailer from the game producer showing that they took the feedback about the graphics from the fans and improve them. I respect that and became interested in this game. So I’ll be looking to pick this up for the switch

    • @rocketscientist14
      @rocketscientist14 5 років тому

      Joe Gardner you can also buy the castlevania collection on PS4 right now. Not sure what other platforms it’s on.

    • @devora4809
      @devora4809 5 років тому

      me too I don't know if I want Bloodstained ROTN on the PS4 Or Switch tho

  • @jeremygalloway1348
    @jeremygalloway1348 5 років тому +6

    Miriam can bind my shards anytime lol

  • @azzart979
    @azzart979 5 років тому +2

    Great review, subscribed.
    I might have missed it but did you perhaps say how many hours long overall the game is?

  • @glhf2
    @glhf2 5 років тому +10

    It sounds like she has similar abilities to Soma Cruz. I did like the castlevania games that he was in.

    • @JamesMakoni
      @JamesMakoni 5 років тому

      Exactly the case.

    • @JamesMakoni
      @JamesMakoni 5 років тому

      But more applications

    • @bustoo
      @bustoo 5 років тому +1

      @Char Aznable sotn was on console while the other good ones were handheld. Also Sotn was the first one to set up the formula so well (plus mindblowing secret half of the game). The handheld games were fantastic though dont get me wrong

  • @1970scout800
    @1970scout800 5 років тому +94

    I'm gonna get the switch version..

    • @youtubesuresuckscock
      @youtubesuresuckscock 5 років тому +1

      The hideous art will probably look better on a portable screen. Not even joking. :/

    • @timdrake2020
      @timdrake2020 5 років тому +1

      1970scout800 I backed the switch version, and preordered the PS4 from best buy the minute I heard switch was delayed a week!

    • @randez626
      @randez626 5 років тому +6

      @@youtubesuresuckscock ya unfortunately I too agree the artwork done in this game is horrible! They should've made it the perfect sotn sequel by making it HD 2D sprites, what a waste!

    • @lCie902
      @lCie902 5 років тому +11

      I think the game looks great, the cell-shaded art direction has the same kind of timeless effect as the sprites, every movement is extremely detailed (for each weapon type, even) and colors bright and complementary in contrasts.
      Ofcourse you’re entitled to your opinion! But I do recommend you see it for yourself in a non-youtube-video.

    • @randez626
      @randez626 5 років тому

      I mean you would think, of ALL his castlevania games, it was ALWAYS his 2D style of castlevania that ALWAYS sold and played best!
      If I ever meet the man, I'll respectfully tell him, igarashi what were you thinking!? Or as alucard would say, Go back where you came and make the sequel 2D!🙏

  • @casmx7300
    @casmx7300 5 років тому +4

    Is the 3D area complaint a common complaint among players? Because I for one had no issues with it whatsoever and thought it was absolutely fantastic.

  • @SanNico
    @SanNico 5 років тому +1

    "you'll constantly be upgrading" I finished the gaming without upgrading anything. Just bunnymorph (overpowered) + low kicks + potions + patience + git good = rekt everything.

  • @bacaestrife3615
    @bacaestrife3615 5 років тому

    I would also add that what you should kill depends on what you need to upgrade your weapons/armor. Don't just grind whatever is front of you, kill your marks and kill things that let you craft powerful items to help your build.

  • @bENOFFICIALMASSIVE
    @bENOFFICIALMASSIVE 5 років тому +4

    Damn! I love the look of this! Nice! This totally went under my gaming radar! Nice one m8!!!

  • @bunny1866
    @bunny1866 5 років тому +4

    Was waiting for this all day 😊

  • @TexasHollowEarth
    @TexasHollowEarth 5 років тому +1

    To anyone pre-ordering this on the Switch in the U.S., BestBuy is offering a unique steelbook (Novobox FuturePak case) for ONLY the Switch version, free. I backed it on Kickstarter, but want the steelbook, which we won't be getting. Just a heads-up, as I see many people here commenting that they're getting the Switch version, anyway.
    Best Buy also has physical copies of Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon for the Switch, currently for sale.

    • @oromain
      @oromain 5 років тому +1

      Where I live, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch are all getting steelbooks from Best Buy.

    • @TexasHollowEarth
      @TexasHollowEarth 5 років тому

      @@oromain - That's not what the website shows. Only the Switch version mentions it. I'd prefer it if it does come with other versions.

  • @DBCOOPER888
    @DBCOOPER888 5 років тому +2

    Castlevania isn't the only Metroidvania series. There have been some great indie games like Hollow Knight.

  • @RepugnanciaDulzona
    @RepugnanciaDulzona 5 років тому +4

    You forgot to mention one of the most important aspects in this type of game: is the music just good or is it great? Amazing review BTW!!!

    • @DragoonBB
      @DragoonBB 5 років тому +2

      It plays more like background music it's not as upfront as the Castlevania games.

    • @RepugnanciaDulzona
      @RepugnanciaDulzona 5 років тому

      @@DragoonBB oh. Too bad then, thanks for replying!

    • @DragoonBB
      @DragoonBB 5 років тому

      @@RepugnanciaDulzona No problem I'd say listen to it yourself first and form you're own opinion but yeah to me personally so far none of the songs sound good enough that I would want to hear them on their own.

  • @alcatraz14
    @alcatraz14 5 років тому +26

    IGN Review: 3/10
    Too much bunny suit

    • @gear1726
      @gear1726 5 років тому +9

      Man of culture: There can never be too much bunny suit!!

    • @matheuscruz8574
      @matheuscruz8574 4 роки тому +4

      Kotaku review: 2/10
      Not enough transexuals

  • @havoren
    @havoren 4 роки тому +1

    This game was pretty fun to play for a while but once I got the Familiar: Bloodbringer, I was having a fucking blast. That stupid floating sword that follows you around screaming DIIEEE and growling like a death metal vocalist having a stroke was the most entertaining part of Bloodstained of all time, and only because it’s funny and I couldn’t stop laughing my ass off.
    For that reason alone, I gotta give the game a 10/10. The dude who voice acted the floating sword really deserves to be crowned the greatest person who EVER lived! XD

  • @jedimaster12100
    @jedimaster12100 5 років тому +2

    Great review it makes me even more excited to play it. Guess I'll be double dipping. Already preordered the Switch version from Best Buy for the steelbook. I'll get it for PS4 as well.

  • @voiceofamos
    @voiceofamos 5 років тому +12

    There are some areas of disagreement I have with your review that could put off potential players, so I'd like to express them here:
    #1 The graphics are not anime. The art-style is derived from the old-school Japanese games this game is succeeding. It is essentially a 90's pseudo-gothic aesthetic brought up to modern standards.
    #2 I think you are overstating the issues with the 2.5D platform stages. They are in no-way difficult to anyone who has played this style of game before. If there is any criticism, one could say they are sometimes too simplistic.

    • @sonicsucks2961
      @sonicsucks2961 4 роки тому +1

      Bro it's anime.

    • @woweezowie5826
      @woweezowie5826 4 роки тому

      "They are in no way difficult to anyone who has played this style of game before"
      I love how comfortable you are speaking for everyone.

    • @eventualewe8518
      @eventualewe8518 4 роки тому

      He's right about the second part. I feel any competent gamer could get past it easily enough (I fell once or twice can't remember) I can't really comment on the anime part

  • @davidribeiro6874
    @davidribeiro6874 5 років тому +41

    I was actually just about to preorder this, but hesitated because i wanted to see reviews first. Great timing 😂

    • @AzunaiXCIV
      @AzunaiXCIV 5 років тому +10

      @Wakai Ryu Makes less sense to buy into hype and mindlessly get things without educating yourself. Some people like to see reviews and see if there's a lot of game breaking problems, not enough content for price point etc.

    • @slapthekillswitch
      @slapthekillswitch 5 років тому

      It's just one review..if you are a retro gamer mainly you will like it..but modern gamers will this its good to ok.

    • @davidribeiro6874
      @davidribeiro6874 5 років тому

      @@slapthekillswitch this review showed a lot about the game that i didnt know already. I just hoping for reviews to see if it was worth getting now, or if i should wait. Mainly since i have hollow knight already and havent played it yet.

  • @hoshi314
    @hoshi314 5 років тому

    can i play with an arcade stick if i disregard ranged aimings?

  • @madavau
    @madavau 5 років тому +1

    A giant kitty cat with horns and a floating Terrier dog head? I am sold.

  • @bluthexer9152
    @bluthexer9152 5 років тому +35

    My Review-Score: 9.8/ 10 !!!! This game is a masterpiece!!! :) :)

    • @Eclectic.Nostalgia
      @Eclectic.Nostalgia 5 років тому +5

      awesome game indeed~! brings back psx/gba days.

    • @frozengamer3030
      @frozengamer3030 5 років тому

      Is it a difficult game

    • @alangregory5580
      @alangregory5580 5 років тому +3

      @@2mbtrad ???

    • @totemlordreviews7242
      @totemlordreviews7242 5 років тому

      What is holding it back from being a 10/10 for you? What is keeping it at a 9.8?

    • @Maikeru101
      @Maikeru101 5 років тому +1

      @@totemlordreviews7242 no game is perfect and that's why he said 9.8 out of 10.

  • @nameforcomments4092
    @nameforcomments4092 5 років тому +5

    Favorite Kickstarter game? *Shovel Knight has left the chat*

    • @abnnizzy
      @abnnizzy 5 років тому +2

      He is getting some love in Bloodstained, even have a cameo hahaha

  • @TheBigFrank
    @TheBigFrank 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great review DreamcastGuy! :D Always the first one one it! I was wondering how did you like the music? And for the price, did you feel it was a good length? Thanks!

  • @MaugzSR
    @MaugzSR 5 років тому +2

    I"m nabbing my copy today before work. Then it's an all night monster mash!

  • @SeanWilsonMusic
    @SeanWilsonMusic 5 років тому +3

    Man. I'm so hyped but I opted for the Switch version so I have to wait an extra week. :( Guess I'll go back to Curse of the Moon until then.

  • @ICZERZERO3000
    @ICZERZERO3000 5 років тому +3

    Apparently it runs very smooth on XBOX ONE X accordingly to others.

    • @redcrimson1028
      @redcrimson1028 5 років тому +1

      Makes sense its a better system. Is it 4k?

    • @ICZERZERO3000
      @ICZERZERO3000 5 років тому +1

      red crimson102 I’m pretty sure it is.

  • @videogameenjoyment4947
    @videogameenjoyment4947 5 років тому

    So I was really enjoying playing bloodstained ritual of the night until I went to save my game, I saved it only once but needed to save it again so I went back about 15 min later to the first save room to save a 2nd time and then my ps4 just completely turned off and now has the blinking blue light of death! Does this game have a glitch that caused this? I tried restarting system/ resolution but still have blinking blue light of death!

  • @Snooperal
    @Snooperal 5 років тому +1

    Preordered a while ago, played about 5 minutes earlier before having to leave for work. Looks like it'll be one hell of a blast from the past, can't wait to play it later

  • @MichaelBestvina
    @MichaelBestvina 5 років тому +4

    I’m fine with the 3D sections but some hit boxes are awful, your jump at 8:18 got me like 5 times!

    • @oromain
      @oromain 5 років тому

      Yeah that's the only jump that really tripped me up so far. But I've gotten the hang of it finally lol

  • @roiitzkovich4545
    @roiitzkovich4545 5 років тому +14

    An actual GOOD kickstarter game and for a game that plays like Castlevania SoTN? Well, I guess it's time to buy it.

    • @Argol228
      @Argol228 5 років тому

      battletech, Divinity original sin 1 and 2, Pillars of eternity, Undertale, Shovel knight, FTL

    • @roiitzkovich4545
      @roiitzkovich4545 5 років тому +1

      @@Argol228 They required less money for their kickstarters. RoTN had 6M dollars to be made. I like the game from the first 4 hours I spent on it but SoTH it ain't. I'm scared about Shenmue 3.

    • @Argol228
      @Argol228 5 років тому

      @@roiitzkovich4545 the ammount of money means dick, Divinity original sin 1 and 2 and Pillars of eternity a large complex RPG, if anything, the fact that they managed to be good with less money is an even bigger statement of how good they are.
      Also SOTN is not the be all and end all of Castlevania, it's understandable to have a bias, but Bloodstained is closer to Order of eccelasia, which is better then SOTN IMO

  • @vikingnerd4679
    @vikingnerd4679 5 років тому +2

    Just picked this up for ps4. Thanks for the review

  • @OfficialGutsmack
    @OfficialGutsmack 5 років тому

    Just picked up my copy. Thank you for the great review. I can always trust your reviews man.

  • @palen3388
    @palen3388 5 років тому +4

    playing on pc and I didn`t got any of these glitches

    • @neoasura
      @neoasura 5 років тому

      Same here, 12 hours so far and not one glitch

  • @symmetricon1982
    @symmetricon1982 5 років тому +4

    It irritates me that i have to wait an extra week to play it on the Switch.

    • @Andy_Paris
      @Andy_Paris 5 років тому

      It's very much worth the wait!

    • @symmetricon1982
      @symmetricon1982 5 років тому +1

      @@Andy_Paris i believe it, but it is hard not to just buy it for my PS4, except I want the portability.

    • @jeremyroberts8822
      @jeremyroberts8822 5 років тому

      symmetricon1982 the switch almost always gets third party games late which drives me nuts sometimes so I feel your pain because I wanted to play this on switch as well but I’m not waiting for a version that will be inferior to every other version. I think for me personally from now on I’m only gonna get first party games that can only be played on the switch just because I’m sick of these third party releases being either inferior in terms of performance and resolution or costing more.

    • @jeremyroberts8822
      @jeremyroberts8822 5 років тому

      Deku na it’s all good man you didn’t sound like that at all. And to reply yea I know it’s obvious the switch versions will be inferior that’s why I’m saying I don’t see any point in buying the switch version of a third party game anymore. It just isn’t worth it when I can play a superior version of whatever game I’m looking at getting ya know what I mean? I’m really thinking of selling my switch because all though there are a lot of good first party games coming out in the second half of this year I’m not really interested in too many of them and haven’t played my switch much in general since 2019 started.

    • @jeremyroberts8822
      @jeremyroberts8822 5 років тому

      Deku see the portability was a big factor for me buying a switch in the first place as well but now over time I’ve realized that personally most of the places I go I never bring my switch with me anyways. As far as PS4 you should definitely invest in one man. There are so many exclusives for PS4 that are amazing. Sony has been on fire this generation. I play my Xbox quite a bit as well because of gamepass

  • @sukh9227
    @sukh9227 5 років тому

    How many hours did you take to complete the game? Just trying to get an idea of the length.

  • @felixds1335
    @felixds1335 5 років тому

    What's the name of the magical flying sword from minute 3:05??

  • @XAbbeldydooX
    @XAbbeldydooX 5 років тому +5

    How do you always get your reviews up 5 seconds after embargo when it takes everyone else longer?Could it be other put more effort into theirs?

    • @222Kamron
      @222Kamron 5 років тому +1

      Bryan Manning damn, shots fired

    • @infernaltim
      @infernaltim 5 років тому

      Because his is already filmed as he's already completed the game. Man, that was hard to figure out.

    • @residentevilclone
      @residentevilclone 5 років тому +2

      There’s not a single other review out. Very fishy.

    • @XAbbeldydooX
      @XAbbeldydooX 5 років тому

      Go over to gamefaqs in the PS4 topic "Bloodstained comes out tomorrow.Did you pre-order?" i called this yesterday.DCG has a habit of rushing his reviews to YT sacrificing quality to be first.

    • @infernaltim
      @infernaltim 5 років тому

      I don't care when you called it. He posted about it a while ago that he had an opportunity to buy the game early and explained how he got it on the Spawn Cast. There's nothing wrong with his review including the fact that the developers asked him to hold off until he got the day 1 patch.

  • @CY3ERUS
    @CY3ERUS 5 років тому +5

    Its enough to make a grow man cry.
    But not this man GET BACK IN THERE TEAR

  • @wolverinescratch
    @wolverinescratch 5 років тому +1

    Didn't the devs say there releasing a day one patch so reviews will release a couple of days after?

  • @pcorey182
    @pcorey182 3 роки тому +1

    In my opinion the greatest side-scrolling games ever I did not think anything could beat Symphony of the Night but bloodstained has done that with the replay value an extra stuff you get after you beat the game

  • @AP101083
    @AP101083 5 років тому +3

    Nice I also gave it a 8.5 out of 10!!!

  • @efilwv1635
    @efilwv1635 5 років тому +20

    6:23 killing a portrait of Ronald Reagan 😂

  • @ruisilveira8978
    @ruisilveira8978 5 років тому

    did you have plans to pick up the switch version?

  • @ladynikkie
    @ladynikkie 5 років тому +1

    I'm having a blast playing this. 6:35 no kidding I just recently went to the underground cavern and it took me an hour and a half to finally get the shovel armor (Shovel Knight monster) shard some monsters have a very low drop rate and in this case shovel armor has a 4% drop rate.

  • @pypy1986820
    @pypy1986820 5 років тому +4

    looks like a spiritual successor of Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow

  • @Andy_Paris
    @Andy_Paris 5 років тому +9

    Overhyped? GTFO.
    This game *is fantastic!*

  • @solesurvivor5
    @solesurvivor5 3 роки тому

    I customized the Miriam in my game to look as close as posible to Carrie Fernandez, just a little private tribute but considering how powerful of Miriam magic is it really feels as close as I will ever get to a Castlevania 64 sequel :)

  • @Synthsquatch
    @Synthsquatch 5 років тому +2

    A face only a mother could love, dreamcast guy

  • @cybershockandifrit
    @cybershockandifrit 5 років тому +3

    I feel like Metroid was the start of the Metroidvania genre, but okay

  • @ruvinluciano4369
    @ruvinluciano4369 5 років тому +3

    IGN review 0/10
    Too much blood.

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga 5 років тому +2

    Nice to see this game finally come out

  • @isaiahisrael53
    @isaiahisrael53 5 років тому

    how long is it?

  • @theganjician9272
    @theganjician9272 5 років тому +8

    This seems like a very rushed review. There is so many topics that you should have added into this review that you left out. Example: music. You did not touch on this at all. There are plenty of other things in reviews that you could have touched upon but, you left out. I like that you liked the game but, it just feels to me as tho you rushed this out to be one of the first to review it. I’m not hating or anything I just wish that you could have added more to it is all.

  • @davem.2580
    @davem.2580 5 років тому +3

    How long is the game?
    How many playable characters are there?
    Does it have new game plus?
    You spend time talking about upgrading and crafting weapons, then suddenly at the end you say there aren't enough ways to upgrade weapons? What? Do you think maybe that could use some explanation?
    This is not a good review. I will not watch your videos again.

    • @DragoonBB
      @DragoonBB 5 років тому +1

      Looks like it's around 15-17 hours long.

    • @DragoonBB
      @DragoonBB 5 років тому

      Having finished it now it took me about 12 hours(Atleast that's what my playtime is) taking my time finding everything.

  • @crjm2001
    @crjm2001 5 років тому +2

    With food upgrades and words of wisdom, you can stay in bunny suit forever. Upgraded bunny suit pretty much beats any weapon in the game as you cet new moves with ranns

    • @camendiv
      @camendiv 5 років тому

      You mean the transformation with the handsprings and lightening legs?

  • @KeterHirameki
    @KeterHirameki 5 років тому +1

    I'm really glad this game turned out to be good, it really is a Castlevania experience all the way through and that's a good thing.
    I haven't experienced the glitches you mentioned but I did notice some items stuck inside walls and once I became unable to jump in a pool of water.
    My only big complaint is that object collision and physics really could use some polish. Anyways, great game, but still not complete without nthe promised DLCs imo

  • @shawngorsuch9393
    @shawngorsuch9393 5 років тому

    How long is the game?

  • @djpcan77
    @djpcan77 Рік тому

    Random question . What’s the best gaming tv right now . Anyone please let me hear your opinion

  • @oooalonsonacho6935
    @oooalonsonacho6935 5 років тому +1

    I made it a goal to support this game after that release trailer released on Xbox with the director standing his ground. Loved it.

  • @davidhill8565
    @davidhill8565 5 років тому

    Miriam could be playable in Super Smash Bros. A moveset I could think of is using a claymore for her Forward Smash and Forward Aerial, a rapier for her Forward Tilt, katana for her Side Special (working as a recovery tool when used in the air).

  • @Johnboy6346
    @Johnboy6346 5 років тому

    Good review man, you've earned another subscriber from me!
    only got interested in this game recently and I'm quite looking forward to it. Your review helped me make up my mind whether to get it now or wait. Just trying to decide if I want it on ps4 or switch now haha

  • @IazyIombax
    @IazyIombax 5 років тому

    How do you choose the games you review? Ones that interest you? Popularity?

  • @Blue_Ocean720
    @Blue_Ocean720 5 років тому +1

    Have you played Hollow Knight or Giga Wrecker Alt? They are both metroidvania games so castlevania-esque games are becoming more common maybe based on the existence of those despite being such an old genre.

  • @voiceofamos
    @voiceofamos 5 років тому +1

    If you want to level up properly, don't use the fast-travel too much and clean out the areas you are traveling through.