How Bloodstained Kept Its Promise

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  • @BloodstainedRitualoftheNight
    @BloodstainedRitualoftheNight 5 років тому +4195

    Thanks for the awesome video, glad you enjoyed the game so much! :)

    • @bestwind4618
      @bestwind4618 5 років тому +446

      And thank you and everyone else for making such an amazing game

    • @TheSphereHunter
      @TheSphereHunter  5 років тому +885

      OMG! Thank you for your comment and making such an awesome game!

    • @tonypeppermint5329
      @tonypeppermint5329 5 років тому +49

      Sweet seeing you here.

    • @009DarkStar
      @009DarkStar 5 років тому +67

      Thanks for being an awesome dev!

    • @Comkill117
      @Comkill117 5 років тому +44

      Thank you for making such an awesome game!

  • @stupid90able
    @stupid90able 5 років тому +1654

    It's like a anti-mighty no.9

    • @JoeCoolMaveric
      @JoeCoolMaveric 5 років тому +31

      Oh my god, you're super right! lol

    • @NicoTheCinderace
      @NicoTheCinderace 5 років тому +96

      At least we aren't crying like Anime fans on Prom Night.

    • @theallaroundnerd9889
      @theallaroundnerd9889 5 років тому +26

      You mean Mega Man 11? Because I'm certain that was made just to prove a modern Mega Man game could still work

    • @JT044-iz1cv
      @JT044-iz1cv 5 років тому +31

      What is Mighty No.9? A miserable pile of Failed Promises

    • @blackcitadel37
      @blackcitadel37 5 років тому +2

      The new megaman is great but that crappy no9 was a mess

  • @Geneolgia
    @Geneolgia 5 років тому +461

    Miriam is like the perfect mix between Shanoa, Alucard and Soma while being original and that's why i love her.

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 4 роки тому +18

      Actually, she has a piece of everyone.

    • @Krystalmyth
      @Krystalmyth 4 роки тому +5

      Dull as hell.

    • @jeremycorbin2178
      @jeremycorbin2178 4 роки тому +13

      @@Krystalmyth Agreed, she's a blank canvas for you to impose whoever you want onto, defs not the strongest part of the game but easily overlooked

    • @SP-nt2od
      @SP-nt2od 4 роки тому

      @@jeremycorbin2178 日本が慰安婦を奴隷にし強姦していたのは事実。2年ぐらい前に韓国に行って来たが、日本人が慰安婦に何をしたのかが、石碑に書いてあってゾッとしたよ。日本が中国の南京で大虐殺したのにも頷けるぐらいの暴行行為が書かれてたわ。そりゃぁ、韓国も怒って石像を建てまくるわ。日本が原爆資料館を作ったのと同じ理由だわな

    • @handlesarestupid154
      @handlesarestupid154 3 роки тому +20

      Personally I think her character design is kinda lame, but when you're comparing any character to designs done by Kojima, such as Alucard, most character designs are gonna look kinda weak in comparison.

  • @gembocobo9484
    @gembocobo9484 5 років тому +90

    I just loved Iga's reaction to the negative feed back. I was in the same boat. I probably got spoiled by my love of vanillaware style aesthetics and wanted something like that. I just respect the fact that he didn't go "lalala can't hear ya" on the folks who reacted negatively and stepped up complete with video reply and wine glass breaking.

    • @flashbackfrank8781
      @flashbackfrank8781 Рік тому +3

      Yeah. He didn't actually fix anything that was broken and terrible, he didn't actually follow through on his promises, but damn he broke a wine glass in a reference to a better time, so that absolves him of all his fuckery, right?

    • @angelpacheco1608
      @angelpacheco1608 Рік тому +52

      @@flashbackfrank8781 ??? They've made several patches to fix bugs like headless miriam, and they are still delivering promised extra features, like classic mode, extra playable characters, crossover areas + characters, FOR FREE - even if you didn't back the game, 4 years later.
      Sometimes you have to ask yourself - "Am I the one with the stick up my ass ?"

    • @devinwatkins8953
      @devinwatkins8953 10 місяців тому

      ​@@flashbackfrank8781eww your personality reeks.

    • @wolf10alpha68
      @wolf10alpha68 4 місяці тому

      ​@@flashbackfrank8781they fixed loads of bugs, updated the lighting so the game doesn't look visually terrible, and have added and are continuing to add crossover content to the game for free. That's all on top of the game being relatively inexpensive to buy to begin with. Not to mention there are 2 other Bloodstained games that are even less expensive for lovers of Classicvanias.

  • @therandomgamer000
    @therandomgamer000 5 років тому +389

    As someone who barely ever played any castlevania game before, this videogame is probably one of the most fun I've played in recent times. I really hope bloodstained becomes a series.

    • @bergonath8851
      @bergonath8851 5 років тому +25

      Well, at least you have tons of Igavania games to go through while waiting for a sequel.

    • @ultraspinalki11
      @ultraspinalki11 5 років тому +13

      If you have a ps4, you should get the CastleVania pack that comes with Symphony of the Night and its prequel, Rondo of Blood. The latter game is not a MetroidVania, but rather a classic style CastleVania game. It's, in my opinion, the best of the classic series, and I think was the last before the franchise shifted to Metroidvania.

    • @toledochristianmatthew9919
      @toledochristianmatthew9919 5 років тому +17

      If you want, you could try bloodstained curse of the moon. It is a prequel game that was released last year as a part of the kickstarter. It is an 8 bit game that is more of a spiritual successor to castlevania 3 dracula's curse. I highly recommend it if you want a bit more for bloodstained content.

    • @carlospitteri3146
      @carlospitteri3146 5 років тому +7

      You should try hollow knight !!

    • @redcrimson1028
      @redcrimson1028 5 років тому +2

      Well the old style games are the best

  • @AvalancheReviews
    @AvalancheReviews 5 років тому +395

    Holy shit, how did I not know about back step cancelling?!??!?!!

    • @tomholt1080
      @tomholt1080 5 років тому +4

      Hey man i love your videos!

    • @Bl4ckD0g
      @Bl4ckD0g 5 років тому +3

      Holy Shit!! How did I not know you were a fan of hers!?

    • @NickAndrewx
      @NickAndrewx 5 років тому +16

      It doesn't end there, wait til you learn of backstep jump canceling

    • @41tinman41
      @41tinman41 5 років тому +5

      @@NickAndrewx Mah man!

    • @NGMK
      @NGMK 5 років тому +1

      @@NickAndrewx
      AKA skip to Zangetsu 2

  • @retrogamer41_sepiamta
    @retrogamer41_sepiamta 5 років тому +244

    Bloodstained is pretty much how a kickstarter funded game should be and IGA prove Konami wrong in the most epic way possible. Plus, the negative feedback made IGA and ArtPlay strive to refine the game's graphics drastically or else this game end up as a disaster just like what happened to Mighty No.9.
    As an avid fan of the Castlevania series, this game is a masterpiece IMO. There are some minor flaws but it's still a great game nonetheless. Great review, Sue. 👌🏻

  • @dualwieldroxas358
    @dualwieldroxas358 3 роки тому +109

    Also, as a switch player, I can 100% verify that the switch version has been fixed

    • @sammantixgm
      @sammantixgm 2 роки тому +7

      Thank you. I was about to buy the switch version but got scared

    • @Tareq-uf4em
      @Tareq-uf4em 2 роки тому +1

      As a switch player, you need to ‘switch’ to an actual game console, aka PlayStation

    • @synysterpain
      @synysterpain 2 роки тому +5

      @@Tareq-uf4em why not both?

    • @antoniosugar7044
      @antoniosugar7044 2 роки тому +1

      I can finally buy this game then

  • @Ineedgames
    @Ineedgames 5 років тому +153

    Miriam has quickly become one of my favourite video game characters.

    • @41tinman41
      @41tinman41 5 років тому +14

      Right? The Susie quests give her character when she eyes the food she cooks, wanting some too.

    • @Chokah
      @Chokah 5 років тому +12

      It is why I always farm enough for 2. If I have to rip the legs off a demonic man-chicken for someone's curry. I bloody well am getting some for myself! XD

    • @maxelsstellh7687
      @maxelsstellh7687 5 років тому +11

      I prefer a bit more zangetsu, his character it's like a john wick in bloodstained he can doble jump, he can run fast, he can fly, maybe he can teleport HE DOES ALL.

    • @PolarPhantom
      @PolarPhantom 4 роки тому +8

      "Photograph?"

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 4 роки тому +1

      Amen

  • @lonedrifter9994
    @lonedrifter9994 5 років тому +96

    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Ritual of the Night are some of the most fun I have had playing a Metroidvania in a long time! Highly recommend it!
    Also the fact that Iga took criticism to heart to improve his game [and even poke fun at his old build shown in their release trailer] is worthy of respect.
    Oh yeah and 13 FREE DLC releasing soon!

    • @fevgomeli1951
      @fevgomeli1951 5 років тому +7

      both great games, but curse of the moon is straight up Castlevania type.

    • @ThrowedGenji
      @ThrowedGenji 4 роки тому +4

      ahh I didnt know Curse of the Moon was in company with Bloodstained. Made by same people? Well I guess it makes sense because I LOVED CURSE OF THE MOON. Felt like I was playing Castlevania 3 for the first time all over again, amazing title

    • @VegetaHitsGirls
      @VegetaHitsGirls 2 роки тому +1

      The "poop" video he put out regarding the graphics actually made me laugh out loud. That cracked me up

  • @oldspice051
    @oldspice051 4 роки тому +157

    I've come from the future to say that they've largely fixed the bugs on the Switch version. Also, that playing as Zengetsu is a blast. And that as of this date, 6/10/2020, the game has reached 1 million sales.

    • @Chu_the_Master
      @Chu_the_Master 5 місяців тому +3

      For your info, it's now reached 2 million sales~

    • @oldspice051
      @oldspice051 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Chu_the_Master Nice.

    • @obiwancannoli1920
      @obiwancannoli1920 4 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@Chu_the_Master AND Dominique mode is incoming!

    • @sonicsora0642
      @sonicsora0642 2 місяці тому +1

      Would like to confirm that this user is right. The switch is much better in terms of bugs and performance (at launch, it ran like absolute shit). It’s still locked at 30 frames per second to my knowledge but it is now in a good state where I can recommend it if you can tolerate lower framerate and some downgraded visuals.

  • @Mace2.0
    @Mace2.0 5 років тому +94

    "How Bloodstained Kept its Promise."
    Well that's easy: It's focused on that one game alone with stable management, some frequent updates, a little help here & there, more polished then Poland, no Molyneux-eske claims that the game has (but does not), and it's not published by Deep Silver.
    The problems with MN9 was that the house of Inafune wasn't focused on one, but several, like a supposed spiritual Megaman Legends sequel and an anime. It's so bad, they couldn't get the explosions correctly, despite the long delays past.

    • @Mace2.0
      @Mace2.0 5 років тому +2

      Take note that this is just hindsight.

    • @ringsaphire
      @ringsaphire 3 роки тому

      Easy you say... on paper maybe, but a quick reality check shows how hard it is to do all theses things right, with a touch of talent on top :D

  • @crashschwarzen4642
    @crashschwarzen4642 5 років тому +357

    I should go to bed because of work tomorow but eh what the heck, can,t say no to a video from Sphere hunter

    • @Hildragon
      @Hildragon 5 років тому +4

      GET BACK TO WORK!!!!

    • @DannySharkas
      @DannySharkas 5 років тому +4

      Eyy, I keep seeing you everywhere what the heck xD

    • @Hildragon
      @Hildragon 5 років тому +5

      @@DannySharkas BECAUSE HE WONT GET BACK TO WORK!!!!

    • @billykrueger275
      @billykrueger275 5 років тому +2

      I love Resident Evil 2. Now, GO! BACK TO WORK! HAVE AT THEE!

  • @devilhitman24
    @devilhitman24 5 років тому +26

    "The castle alone is two Symphony of the Night castles put together"
    Like, both sides ?

  • @mog-myownbestfriend
    @mog-myownbestfriend 5 років тому +17

    The fact that David Hayter does a voice in this game really makes it feel like "Super Konami Breakaway Bros"

  • @cantankerouskarkles2363
    @cantankerouskarkles2363 5 років тому +76

    Now this is how you make an anime fan cry like it's prom night

    • @Ninjaananas
      @Ninjaananas 5 років тому +6

      Good one. But is there are shard that makes you breakfast?

    • @lemiru
      @lemiru 5 років тому +7

      @@Ninjaananas no, but you can do this with the power of alchemy and then eat your breakfast on a chair summoned with shard abillity

    • @Ninjaananas
      @Ninjaananas 5 років тому +5

      @@lemiru
      Don't forget the shard which can give you up to five dishes at once.

  • @jetstreamdefalpha5411
    @jetstreamdefalpha5411 5 років тому +173

    I'm not a man of many words.
    But thank you for the upload

    • @TheSphereHunter
      @TheSphereHunter  5 років тому +44

      Captain Planet no prob, cap! I’m a big fan btw!

    • @blackcitadel37
      @blackcitadel37 5 років тому +16

      Go planet 🌏

    • @domikarus5237
      @domikarus5237 5 років тому +7

      That you are here is a good sign, because anybody know you avoid trash

    • @oldspice051
      @oldspice051 4 роки тому +4

      Are you gonna take pollution down to zero?

  • @claudespeed32397
    @claudespeed32397 5 років тому +439

    Who else agrees with me that Bloodstained Ritual of the Night is a lovely game to play and it is a masterpiece of a game?

    • @VincentEternal
      @VincentEternal 5 років тому +3

      Thegaming Terminator544 amen brother.

    • @fleshyindividual3220
      @fleshyindividual3220 5 років тому +27

      do people call every game a masterpiece these days?

    • @bergonath8851
      @bergonath8851 5 років тому +11

      What a juvenile way to beg for likes.

    • @VincentEternal
      @VincentEternal 5 років тому +8

      Bergonath how? He just said “who thinks this game is great”? He never asked for likes.

    • @bishop6881
      @bishop6881 5 років тому +6

      What a miserable pile of comments

  • @Scion141
    @Scion141 5 років тому +10

    What you said about Save Points really hits me. For some reason, I miss those days of having defeated some Mega Boss in a dungeon and having to run my way out, while avoiding fights at all costs, to get to a Save Point.

  • @PrinceOfOriel
    @PrinceOfOriel 5 років тому +26

    I've never played a Castlevania game but I am completely addicted to Bloodstained right now and can't wait to get my hands on Symphony of the Night.

    • @Gaawachan
      @Gaawachan 5 років тому +5

      Keep in mind that ALL the Igavanias are worth playing! Don't just stop with SotN! :)

  • @bishop6881
    @bishop6881 5 років тому +197

    Blue Rose is the prettiest weapon in gaming and that’s including Miriam herself

    • @Ineedgames
      @Ineedgames 5 років тому +41

      Nero's Gun?

    • @bishop6881
      @bishop6881 5 років тому +16

      Also a pretty weapon but no I’m referring to the sword Miriam is holding on the box art, it’s an ice sword “super weapon”

    • @doombybbr
      @doombybbr 5 років тому +6

      it is a pity it is only optional and by the time you get it you have better options(cough cough crisselegram cough cough)

    • @TheStarlightKing
      @TheStarlightKing 5 років тому +5

      @@Ineedgames I thought the exact same thing!

    • @bishop6881
      @bishop6881 5 років тому +1

      doombybbr more like you have one other option

  • @bryantsoohoo7743
    @bryantsoohoo7743 3 роки тому +32

    This was one of those open-ended games that I actually relished the thought of completing 100%. Getting all of the shards, the recipes, side quests, along with all of your abilities just being fun to use and to move around the castle with made even grinding feel like not much of a chore.

    • @UWG3
      @UWG3 11 місяців тому

      Grinding was probably one of the best parts of this game to me. It really felt like you were working towards an important goal - getting all shards, getting all shard grades to 9, getting enough ingredients and materials to craft all gear. Man this game was such a blast that I got 100% for it on all available platforms including Android.

    • @semekiizuio
      @semekiizuio 10 місяців тому +2

      Same here, l loved it so much I 100% it and I really enjoyed Miriam as a female character, she was so cool brave with femininity for sure. Then again Im a huge fanof Samus as well and her games

    • @UWG3
      @UWG3 10 місяців тому +1

      @@semekiizuio I don't know if you're trolling or whether you're serious but why bring current day politics into the discussion? Everyone is tired of SJWs, feminism and trans ideoligies! Why couldn't you just say you enjoy the game like the rest of us?🤷‍♂️

    • @semekiizuio
      @semekiizuio 10 місяців тому +2

      @@UWG3 uh cause she a very beautiful designed character??? And I liked how well balance she is, soft when she talks to the npcs and cool reaching her goal to the bitter end. Not sure why you got offended 🤷‍♀️

    • @UWG3
      @UWG3 10 місяців тому +2

      @@semekiizuio We're not offended, we're tired of having politics injected into our hobby. Go to a politics channel if you wanna talk about that. We like to talk about games here.

  • @truenorth365
    @truenorth365 4 роки тому +16

    As a Castlevania-"fanatic" myself, I approve of this game. A wonderful creation worthy of the Castlevania-franchise. Love it!

  • @nathanwaters6638
    @nathanwaters6638 5 років тому +5

    I’m so happy w how this game came out. It took me about 2 weeks to complete the map, and I was really sad when it was all over. I didn’t discover the upside down castle in Symphony for years, so I wasn’t expecting to rip through this so fast. It’s the closest feeling to Symphony that I’ve had since a kid. I’d put this game right up there w Aria of Sorrow and Symphony as the best the genre has to offer. Love your video!

  • @C_The_Guy
    @C_The_Guy 5 років тому +45

    Im really digging this guest artist, i hope you work with TabletOrgy more often in the future

  • @user-ys7vg2xh2k
    @user-ys7vg2xh2k 4 роки тому +7

    You've convinced me to purchase and digest this gem as soon as I'm able. Thanks for the comprehensive, well-written review.

  • @mushu1247
    @mushu1247 5 років тому +8

    Also that Carabosse duet experience. Unexpected but just plain downright awesome.

  • @PunkRockMohawk
    @PunkRockMohawk 5 років тому +1

    Oh my gosh, your Sphere Hunter Miriam avatar is so cool! Video is incredible, your voice continues to give me all the smiles!

  • @ararheitem6148
    @ararheitem6148 5 років тому +75

    I use your videos to sleep because your voice is so Damn Beautiful and Relaxing , thanks Sphere Hunter😍

    • @richfitzgerald833
      @richfitzgerald833 5 років тому +8

      Very relaxing. It's funny how I only knew her as a meme and now I look forward to her commentaries about games.

    • @lacuevadejuan7267
      @lacuevadejuan7267 5 років тому +3

      Yeah, his voice is really nice.

    • @tomholt1080
      @tomholt1080 5 років тому +10

      @@lacuevadejuan7267 If someone wants to be a female let them. It doesnt affect you. Keep your dumb thoughts to yourself.

    • @tomholt1080
      @tomholt1080 5 років тому +1

      @Rob Tin ?

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 4 роки тому

      Amen.😌

  • @lekanraposte6732
    @lekanraposte6732 5 років тому +53

    Bought the game at full price.
    And no regrets. No, there is one regret. To not have contributed to the kickstarter to get a physical copy.

    • @chaosorder7009
      @chaosorder7009 5 років тому

      ? im confused can you not get a physical copy now? I have for switch kickstater/

  • @DaxKurzx
    @DaxKurzx 5 років тому

    Picking this up this week thanks to you

  • @dotapark
    @dotapark 4 роки тому

    Happy to see your channel getting bigger and better

  • @JeannieLove
    @JeannieLove 5 років тому +32

    I actually put down my money to help. Order of Ecclesia is my favorite castlevania and so another game from IGA with a female lead piqued my interest.
    I was not disappointed. The wait felt worth it even from playing Curse of The Moon.

  • @kyledabearsfan
    @kyledabearsfan 3 роки тому +4

    Man this game was such a huge wave of nostalgia. Its such a true and loving call back to my childhood. IT was lovingly made and it shows. The music was awesome and the map diverse. Man im so happy this game happened. Im addicted.

  • @StacyQueenSpades
    @StacyQueenSpades 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! I was going through my local game store and saw this game. I passed it up but the cover made me want to look it up, tomorrow I'ma definitely pick this up now!!

  • @jesternario
    @jesternario 4 роки тому +1

    That guitar riff. Every time I hear it, I am brought back to fond memories of a game that is still worth my time.

  • @LivingGuy484
    @LivingGuy484 4 роки тому +6

    I'm so glad you made this video. Bloodstained is an absolutely wonderful successor to Castlevania, and I love so much of what they did for it.

  • @IANGEL101I
    @IANGEL101I 5 років тому +71

    I can't wait to see you cover Dino Crisis.

    • @greenhowie
      @greenhowie 5 років тому +12

      No joke my arm hair stood up at the menu "bloop" - as Moe would say... not today, old friend.

    • @davefuller84
      @davefuller84 5 років тому +4

      Dino Crisis was very underrated

  • @ausgamer529
    @ausgamer529 5 років тому

    your voice is simply captivating. I love your videos hun

  • @Beastw1ck
    @Beastw1ck 2 роки тому

    Dude, how have I not seen this channel before? This is such a well done video.

  • @VincentEternal
    @VincentEternal 5 років тому +82

    I’m just so happy this didn’t become another Mighty No. 9

  • @samzilla567
    @samzilla567 5 років тому +8

    14:52 Can't believe they snuck in Shovel Knight into this game. Guess I'm buying it now!

    • @lichking5389
      @lichking5389 5 років тому +3

      U can unlock the armor and play as shovel knight with his moves too

  • @Hanz_Haze
    @Hanz_Haze 5 років тому

    What a great written video! This may be the best Bloodstained review I have seen so far. Simply excellent!

  • @tylerhart1917
    @tylerhart1917 5 років тому

    Your videos are always positive and Refreshing

  • @wewyllenium
    @wewyllenium 5 років тому +8

    The alchemist greeted me "good morning' when started playing the game around 4 A.M. !!!!

    • @deyritax_rtx
      @deyritax_rtx 3 роки тому +1

      And when you play after 10 pm at night
      He says:"staying up late tonight? "

  • @ChaosPhantasm2000
    @ChaosPhantasm2000 5 років тому +25

    Your video has convinced me to go get the game. I loved Symphony of the Night and I feel awful for giving this game the cold shoulder.

    • @ThrowedGenji
      @ThrowedGenji 4 роки тому

      I have been giving this game the cold shoulder for awhile. Even though it's not quite exactly what I wanted graphically, it still looks good and I will play it one day. Loved Curse of the Moon though

  • @MexicanfNinja
    @MexicanfNinja 5 років тому

    I love these videos so much thank you suzi

  • @chadgrierson49
    @chadgrierson49 5 років тому

    Fantastic video as always Suzi. I’ve been a fan ever since your REtrospective, from your voice,to the amount of research and your overall passion for the games you talk about. I genuinely mean it when I say I get excited for your vids

  • @Skankster
    @Skankster 5 років тому +4

    I love that they are so in tune with the fans. Things a lot of bigger companies definitely lack.
    Also, Shovel Knight at 14:52

  • @CsBTransition
    @CsBTransition 4 роки тому +22

    Future Viewer reporting in: They parched away most of the Switch port’s problems! Now it’s a solid choice for portable players.

    • @nobiisok9572
      @nobiisok9572 3 роки тому

      That's great! Now I can get it without a problem

    • @zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28
      @zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28 3 роки тому

      Is it?real question. I still hear plenty of complaints. I ended up getting the ps4 version last week because I'm not loaded and couldn't risk wasting cash.

    • @CsBTransition
      @CsBTransition 3 роки тому +2

      @@zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28 I can only speak for myself. The patched Switch port gave me no problems except for not being as pretty.

    • @Zansekai
      @Zansekai 3 роки тому

      I disagree. It still crashes a lot, the towers slow down the game and the game takes way too long to reload after dying

  • @KMFDM_Kid2000
    @KMFDM_Kid2000 5 років тому

    I very much enjoy your reviews like this. Keep them coming!

  • @thosediamonddreams
    @thosediamonddreams 5 років тому

    This is the second time youtuve has recommend your videos. Your depth of knowledge, perspective and calm, soothing voice/delivery earned you a new subscriber. Great stuff, looking forward to more.

  • @railx
    @railx 5 років тому +92

    Well, this video is about to convince me to purchase a game I have avoided. Damn. Also, that voice.

    • @Rafa-Silva-Alt
      @Rafa-Silva-Alt 5 років тому +7

      Can't say that to everyone, but, if you're avoiding it for any reason... Just do yourself a favor and BUY IT RIGHT NOW. And then... Thank me later ;-D

    • @mikejonesnoreally
      @mikejonesnoreally 5 років тому +5

      *Right??* I mean Hayter's gonna' ....uh Hayt?

    • @mansavage4024
      @mansavage4024 5 років тому +5

      Why were you avoiding it?

    • @mikejonesnoreally
      @mikejonesnoreally 5 років тому +6

      I just flat didn't know, and wouldn't have known about it if not for Yu Suzuki. Ever since the 7th Continent and Evil Dead debacles I've grown beyond disillusioned with Kickstarter, something that really had a lot of potential for new artists and creators. If I hadn't heard that they were doing one for Shenmue III I would have never even heard of it. The reason I didn't buy it was because my other choice was Samurai Shodown, which I don't regret *at all* and these types of games just don't last me as long as a fighting game which I will play until I change systems. I still want to get it (For me, there's really no such thing as being "too much like Symphony of the night or Order of Ecclesia.) =3

  • @Mike55690
    @Mike55690 5 років тому +40

    Only a handful of content creators i watch can warrant such a fast click, i genuinely get hyped for the video knowing it's scripting and quality !
    This game was indeed really good however i can't get over the Switch port and some of the blunders with frames and resolution, but Iga and team and their dedication has me hopeful.
    Regardless, keep up the amazing work as always Sphere ! Looking forward to whats ahead : )

  • @tomaturtle7790
    @tomaturtle7790 Рік тому

    A friend of mine just got done with a video for Bloodstained. I hadn't played the game in awhile so I was a bit rusty when we stayed playing the game while filming. I came back to this video after I started a new playthrough. Didn't get to say it before, but great video and glad you enjoyed the game as well.

  • @bionicallychallenged7290
    @bionicallychallenged7290 4 роки тому

    Your voice is made for this! I love it!

  • @sor3999
    @sor3999 3 роки тому +3

    Everyone constantly cites Symphony of the Night like the gold standard, but this game takes after the truly best of the series: the Sorrow games.

    • @SinHurr
      @SinHurr 2 роки тому

      Hmm, this take is bold and spicy, with hints of earth tone, yet not entirely unwelcome.
      Though the weird drawing mechanic in Dawn can bite my ass. I don't have the coordination for that sort of thing... especially on emulator.

  • @Covinus03
    @Covinus03 5 років тому +40

    Been waiting for this one, and was not disappointed by the game or your breakdown.

  • @purifyws
    @purifyws 5 років тому

    Thank you for this video, this is exactly what I wanted to see - not so much just the game I wanted, but everyone out in the world to like it too, so we can keep going. I was a big part of the community and that was my mission. Everything has gone great and it gives me chills to see people appreciating it the way it was meant to be like this.
    ...also I just got a new Dino Crisis shirt yesterday lol.

  • @ZaireXIII
    @ZaireXIII 4 роки тому

    This is easily one of the best gaming channels on youtube in terms of its content and execution. Also the narration is just stellar.

  • @IchbinX
    @IchbinX 5 років тому +8

    My favorite shard is UpBeat Heat. Rock out while setting everything on fire. Top tier against bosses.

    • @Chokah
      @Chokah 5 років тому

      I often find flying dagger effective. Especially if I'm Inverted.

    • @Ninjaananas
      @Ninjaananas 5 років тому +1

      The most effective is Void Ray.

    • @homra7361
      @homra7361 5 років тому

      IchbinX You will really like summon hell hound then

    • @Ninjaananas
      @Ninjaananas 5 років тому

      @@homra7361
      That's the most powerful red shard. Fast, extremly strong and huge. With infinite mana, this shard becomes over powered.

  • @allisonfields3108
    @allisonfields3108 5 років тому +8

    Vampires who wear cowboy hats are such an aesthetic though. Very.... sexy.

  • @hunterofcomedy
    @hunterofcomedy 3 роки тому +1

    I played this recently and absolutely LOVED IT! I didn't know I needed this kind of game until I was playing it! Great vid, as always!

  • @austinskywalker92
    @austinskywalker92 5 років тому

    I am so glad I played the handheld castlevania games before this. Thanks to a friend of mine, I was able to experience those games along with some other titles, bloodstained was on my list of games this year to get and I wasn't disappointed. Plus we have more content coming down the road too, all the more reason to return and slay the creatures of the night! Well done with the video here, Hunter.

  • @Wrathalos
    @Wrathalos 5 років тому +5

    Bunnymorphosis feels like the most OP shard that i've used

    • @Chokah
      @Chokah 5 років тому +1

      Not sure about OP but it is fun. Haven't fully powered it up yet though.

    • @misterturkturkle
      @misterturkturkle 4 роки тому +3

      You spelled rigea stormaea wrong

  • @bplup6419
    @bplup6419 5 років тому +3

    "Weather is getting nice."
    It was 115 degrees on Saturday.

  • @tedsmirniotopoulos3773
    @tedsmirniotopoulos3773 5 років тому

    Awesome video!! I agree with everything you said!

  • @hepjake
    @hepjake 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your vids!! I love that you include extra info in your vids that are relevant.
    Btw your voice is amazing
    You've heard that
    Girl you got good content and good delivery and I cant wait til you explode

  • @paradoxacres1063
    @paradoxacres1063 5 років тому +37

    You can make *JoJo poses* in the game, apparently....

    • @benjaminrosiek5007
      @benjaminrosiek5007 5 років тому +13

      There are several Jojo references.

    • @hanloncaldwell8571
      @hanloncaldwell8571 4 роки тому +8

      Press and hold up on the dpad

    • @alexhelms5877
      @alexhelms5877 4 роки тому +10

      And there's a vampire who can stop time and throw sharp objects at you. Hell there's even a stone mask

  • @vladkistler8669
    @vladkistler8669 5 років тому +3

    Literally the best indie game all year. Iga is a true legend. Never doubt yourself Iga.

  • @SamOnMaui
    @SamOnMaui 3 роки тому

    Subscribed. I'm really enjoying your reviews and lookbacks :)

  • @undead6494
    @undead6494 5 років тому +1

    Oh god i can listen to u for ever ! Even after finishing the game i feel like i'm hearing about it for the 1st time X)

  • @rocketscientist14
    @rocketscientist14 5 років тому +5

    This game is amazing. I’m so glad I trusted in Igarashi-San. This man is a genius. Such a great game.. yes some of the story & writing are a bit odd but ultimately it’s a great game. So many different play styles and builds you can make with all the shards and abilities. All the hairstyles & ways you can make Miriam your own! It’s astounding. Go out and buy this game!

  • @Rylemeteph
    @Rylemeteph 5 років тому +5

    Ill wait for your DinoCrisis review

  • @gabenplznerf1093
    @gabenplznerf1093 4 роки тому

    I watch your vids in the background while playing more grindy games, but you have convinced me to try many more games that I wouldn't have tried otherwise. Now I have a switch I'll have to pick this game up!

  • @Matthias_F.
    @Matthias_F. 5 років тому

    Awesome video Sue!!
    Also.... Your smooth voice is like butter in the ears. 😉

  • @mtanimefan7090
    @mtanimefan7090 5 років тому +7

    That ending tho......👀

  • @hullu4
    @hullu4 5 років тому +3

    "Changing my gameplay experience" Literally EVERYONE is using the painting shard

  • @Judgement915
    @Judgement915 5 років тому

    Excellent video, You are the "Iga" of youtube game reviews. Competent, Passionate and talented.

  • @seanfortes7156
    @seanfortes7156 5 років тому

    Great review, I really appreciate the context you establish, for example the creators segments, and the history of Castlevania in general. I still play Castlevania Symphony of the Night every few years, but I am enjoying Bloodstained so much... I could see it being the game I revisit every few years instead, it feels so special and lovingly crafted. I also appreciate this game restores some trust and goodwill in the kickstarter process, because I still think that, its a nice way to get certain types of games made/funded.
    Also, somewhat randomly, but I want to see Iga cameo in What We Do in the Shadows. He'd be great in that!

  • @CraneoHR
    @CraneoHR 5 років тому +4

    nice nice very nice Sphere Hunter-chan!

  • @mr.sinjin-smyth
    @mr.sinjin-smyth 5 років тому +4

    Fantastic video breakdown. The game is a genuine Kickstarter success story! ;-)

  • @NZOMV
    @NZOMV 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought the game a few days ago and am in love with it! Haven't seen so much love put into a game in a long time.

  • @stormstrider
    @stormstrider 5 років тому

    Totally picked this game up because of you, Suzi.
    Its likeaying a cute version of Soma in a whole new adventure.
    I love it- thank you!

  • @lucasl3657
    @lucasl3657 5 років тому +4

    Welcome Company was my go to Shard the entire game, mostly because I played with Katanas and felt like I was playing Vergil with Summon Swords :).

    • @Chokah
      @Chokah 5 років тому +1

      I used it with spears slot because if an enemy is too close the spear's hitbox doesn't connect. Right where the portraits circle crosses the spear shaft.

  • @WoWisdeadtome
    @WoWisdeadtome 5 років тому +43

    Don't forget too that there was a short prelude to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night called Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.
    It's lower quality to be sure being full 8-bit but has all the main characters from Ritual of the Night. It's worth checking out if you enjoyed Ritual of the Night.

    • @alunbuss7877
      @alunbuss7877 3 роки тому +15

      "Lower Quality"? Curse of the Moon was popular enough to get its OWN SEQUEL!

    • @DudelerDudee
      @DudelerDudee 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah I wouldn't call it lower quality just because it's 8 bit.

  • @BsideYuki
    @BsideYuki 5 років тому

    Great video! I've been a big fan of Castlevania SotN, and I'm glad Bloodstained kept the original vibe and aesthetic. This game quickly became one of my favorite games of this year, contending to be one of my favorite games of all time.

  • @OspreySoul
    @OspreySoul 5 років тому

    Super excited! I’ll have to grab a copy!

  • @darkgladiator27
    @darkgladiator27 5 років тому +8

    I never played a Castlevania game, but I was able to make Miriam a discount Clare. That’s worth the money, if you ask me.

  • @Ars-Nova258
    @Ars-Nova258 5 років тому +3

    Bloodstained left a feeling of jubilation that I can only compare to the Tales of series which is my all time favorite game franchise.
    I love this game so much that it's an easy contender for one of my favorite video games ever.
    I'm so happy you enjoyed it and and ecstatic to know that the Switch port is being worked on for the better.
    This game just got a new fan and you just got a new sub. *throws wineglass*

  • @RetroActionLP
    @RetroActionLP 5 років тому

    I liked your review of this game and how you tried to include your friends experiences aswell. I also really love your voice :)

  • @StormFahrt
    @StormFahrt 4 роки тому +1

    I've had this on my wishlist since i first heard of it. The sound of your voice is great! I'd like to hear you narrate a few games or oo maybe a monster encyclopedia!

  • @themilkman5004
    @themilkman5004 5 років тому +4

    This game turned out amazing and I love it
    I also want my 1999 game

  • @jrvaters915
    @jrvaters915 4 роки тому +4

    This is easily one of the best games of 2019.

  • @DerRopson
    @DerRopson 4 роки тому +1

    This is by far the best bloodstained review on YT. Great job! :)

  • @Lostinsilenthill
    @Lostinsilenthill 5 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @AryaWinnenson
    @AryaWinnenson 5 років тому +3

    well i'm already level 76 with 90% of the map done on the Switch so any day now with that update would be neat

  • @C_The_Guy
    @C_The_Guy 5 років тому +5

    14:22 I wonder if he snuck in a "kept ya waiting huh" somewhere in his dialogue 😂

    • @andrewh.4866
      @andrewh.4866 5 років тому +2

      Unfortunately he did not. I was hoping while playing the game, but it never happened :c

    • @DrElephantIsDumb
      @DrElephantIsDumb 5 років тому +3

      I think once you finished a playthrough, you can go into a sound test mode where Iga, Robert Belgrade and David Hayter make self referential quotes and "kept you waiting huh" was one of them.

  • @seovania9601
    @seovania9601 5 років тому

    Just finished watching I absolutely loved it.
    You pretty much perfectly explained your points, and I could feel your passion for the Metroidvania genre, and that was great !
    Man am I glad to see that Michiru Yamane was back for Bloodstained. I can't get over this game's OST, i'm humming it all the time. The Tower of Twin Dragons's theme might be the one I like the most.
    Also, me and my friends have been calling Zangetsu Weeb Snake ever since we knew David freaking Hayter was going to voice him. He really fits him well, I love how much work was put behind that game. These years of waiting have been totally worth it.

  • @casuallavaring
    @casuallavaring 10 місяців тому +2

    Dracula is in the public domain, so theoretically they could have made this even more like Castlevania as long as the left out castlevania-specific characters like the Belmonts.