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.
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.
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?
@@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 ?"
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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. 👌🏻
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.
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.
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
@@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?🤷♂️
@@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 🤷♀️
@@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.
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!
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.
"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.
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 : )
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
I´m so glad that I saw this review after playing the game. David Hayter's voice was a heart melting surprice and totally made my day (big time MGS fan), already suscribed BTW.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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*
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
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.
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.
Amazing breakdown. I appreciate all the effort you put into making this. I can't even imagine the amount of time it took to edit this. Glad I found your channel 😁 7
I honestly didn't think Iga could do it. But he made a proper SOTN sequel. (I know the GBA ones were good but they felt like a slight step down) I was so happy playing through this game. I completed the game last week and I already miss the Castle and the gameplay. 😭
@@Yanikun I played on PC too but the only bug I encountered was with Gebel. He glitched out of his boss room once. Other than that, I had no issues. Guess I got lucky? Or maybe there were differences between the Steam and GOG versions? I got the game on GOG.
I'm so happy to hear that it has turned out so well. I'm very excited to play it. It looks beautiful and I can't wait for all the surprises to come. (I skipped the middle of the video to preserve the mystique, but I'll come back and watch it through after I've completed the game.)
Thanks for the awesome video, glad you enjoyed the game so much! :)
And thank you and everyone else for making such an amazing game
OMG! Thank you for your comment and making such an awesome game!
Sweet seeing you here.
Thanks for being an awesome dev!
Thank you for making such an awesome game!
Miriam is like the perfect mix between Shanoa, Alucard and Soma while being original and that's why i love her.
Actually, she has a piece of everyone.
Dull as hell.
@@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
@@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
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.
It's like a anti-mighty no.9
Oh my god, you're super right! lol
At least we aren't crying like Anime fans on Prom Night.
You mean Mega Man 11? Because I'm certain that was made just to prove a modern Mega Man game could still work
What is Mighty No.9? A miserable pile of Failed Promises
The new megaman is great but that crappy no9 was a mess
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.
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?
@@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 ?"
@@flashbackfrank8781eww your personality reeks.
@@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.
Holy shit, how did I not know about back step cancelling?!??!?!!
Hey man i love your videos!
Holy Shit!! How did I not know you were a fan of hers!?
It doesn't end there, wait til you learn of backstep jump canceling
@@NickAndrewx Mah man!
@@NickAndrewx
AKA skip to Zangetsu 2
Also, as a switch player, I can 100% verify that the switch version has been fixed
Thank you. I was about to buy the switch version but got scared
As a switch player, you need to ‘switch’ to an actual game console, aka PlayStation
@@Tareq-uf4em why not both?
I can finally buy this game then
As a switch player, I can 100% verify that the the switch bugs are once again given flesh
I should go to bed because of work tomorow but eh what the heck, can,t say no to a video from Sphere hunter
GET BACK TO WORK!!!!
Eyy, I keep seeing you everywhere what the heck xD
@@DannySharkas BECAUSE HE WONT GET BACK TO WORK!!!!
I love Resident Evil 2. Now, GO! BACK TO WORK! HAVE AT THEE!
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.
Miriam has quickly become one of my favourite video game characters.
Right? The Susie quests give her character when she eyes the food she cooks, wanting some too.
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
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.
"Photograph?"
Amen
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.
For your info, it's now reached 2 million sales~
@@Chu_the_Master Nice.
@@Chu_the_Master AND Dominique mode is incoming!
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.
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!
both great games, but curse of the moon is straight up Castlevania type.
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
The "poop" video he put out regarding the graphics actually made me laugh out loud. That cracked me up
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. 👌🏻
I'm not a man of many words.
But thank you for the upload
Captain Planet no prob, cap! I’m a big fan btw!
Go planet 🌏
That you are here is a good sign, because anybody know you avoid trash
Are you gonna take pollution down to zero?
Now this is how you make an anime fan cry like it's prom night
Good one. But is there are shard that makes you breakfast?
@@Ninjaananas no, but you can do this with the power of alchemy and then eat your breakfast on a chair summoned with shard abillity
@@lemiru
Don't forget the shard which can give you up to five dishes at once.
Im really digging this guest artist, i hope you work with TabletOrgy more often in the future
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.
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.
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
@@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?🤷♂️
@@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 🤷♀️
@@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.
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.
You've convinced me to purchase and digest this gem as soon as I'm able. Thanks for the comprehensive, well-written review.
I use your videos to sleep because your voice is so Damn Beautiful and Relaxing , thanks Sphere Hunter😍
Very relaxing. It's funny how I only knew her as a meme and now I look forward to her commentaries about games.
Yeah, his voice is really nice.
@@lacuevadejuan7267 If someone wants to be a female let them. It doesnt affect you. Keep your dumb thoughts to yourself.
@Rob Tin ?
Amen.😌
The fact that David Hayter does a voice in this game really makes it feel like "Super Konami Breakaway Bros"
"The castle alone is two Symphony of the Night castles put together"
Like, both sides ?
Like both sides
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!
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.
Oh my gosh, your Sphere Hunter Miriam avatar is so cool! Video is incredible, your voice continues to give me all the smiles!
As a Castlevania-"fanatic" myself, I approve of this game. A wonderful creation worthy of the Castlevania-franchise. Love it!
Also that Carabosse duet experience. Unexpected but just plain downright awesome.
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?
Thegaming Terminator544 amen brother.
do people call every game a masterpiece these days?
What a juvenile way to beg for likes.
Bergonath how? He just said “who thinks this game is great”? He never asked for likes.
What a miserable pile of comments
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.
Blue Rose is the prettiest weapon in gaming and that’s including Miriam herself
Nero's Gun?
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”
it is a pity it is only optional and by the time you get it you have better options(cough cough crisselegram cough cough)
@@Ineedgames I thought the exact same thing!
doombybbr more like you have one other option
"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.
Take note that this is just hindsight.
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
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
This is easily one of the best gaming channels on youtube in terms of its content and execution. Also the narration is just stellar.
The narrator is a dude with a boob job.
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 : )
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.
Been waiting for this one, and was not disappointed by the game or your breakdown.
Happy to see your channel getting bigger and better
I can't wait to see you cover Dino Crisis.
No joke my arm hair stood up at the menu "bloop" - as Moe would say... not today, old friend.
Dino Crisis was very underrated
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!
The alchemist greeted me "good morning' when started playing the game around 4 A.M. !!!!
And when you play after 10 pm at night
He says:"staying up late tonight? "
Dude, how have I not seen this channel before? This is such a well done video.
14:52 Can't believe they snuck in Shovel Knight into this game. Guess I'm buying it now!
U can unlock the armor and play as shovel knight with his moves too
This is by far the best bloodstained review on YT. Great job! :)
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.
? im confused can you not get a physical copy now? I have for switch kickstater/
That guitar riff. Every time I hear it, I am brought back to fond memories of a game that is still worth my time.
I’m just so happy this didn’t become another Mighty No. 9
Me too
Whats that
@@misterturkturkle trust us, it's best you don't know about that failure of a game
@Brendan Lewis you spelled troll rongji
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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)
My favorite shard is UpBeat Heat. Rock out while setting everything on fire. Top tier against bosses.
I often find flying dagger effective. Especially if I'm Inverted.
The most effective is Void Ray.
IchbinX You will really like summon hell hound then
@@homra7361
That's the most powerful red shard. Fast, extremly strong and huge. With infinite mana, this shard becomes over powered.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Well, this video is about to convince me to purchase a game I have avoided. Damn. Also, that voice.
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
*Right??* I mean Hayter's gonna' ....uh Hayt?
Why were you avoiding it?
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
Excellent video, You are the "Iga" of youtube game reviews. Competent, Passionate and talented.
Future Viewer reporting in: They parched away most of the Switch port’s problems! Now it’s a solid choice for portable players.
That's great! Now I can get it without a problem
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.
@@zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28 I can only speak for myself. The patched Switch port gave me no problems except for not being as pretty.
I disagree. It still crashes a lot, the towers slow down the game and the game takes way too long to reload after dying
Picking this up this week thanks to you
Literally the best indie game all year. Iga is a true legend. Never doubt yourself Iga.
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!
Bunnymorphosis feels like the most OP shard that i've used
Not sure about OP but it is fun. Haven't fully powered it up yet though.
You spelled rigea stormaea wrong
I´m so glad that I saw this review after playing the game. David Hayter's voice was a heart melting surprice and totally made my day (big time MGS fan), already suscribed BTW.
nice nice very nice Sphere Hunter-chan!
Your videos are always positive and Refreshing
"Changing my gameplay experience" Literally EVERYONE is using the painting shard
your voice is simply captivating. I love your videos hun
"Weather is getting nice."
It was 115 degrees on Saturday.
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!
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.
"Lower Quality"? Curse of the Moon was popular enough to get its OWN SEQUEL!
Yeah I wouldn't call it lower quality just because it's 8 bit.
What a great written video! This may be the best Bloodstained review I have seen so far. Simply excellent!
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 :).
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.
Your voice is made for this! I love it!
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!
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
Ill wait for your DinoCrisis review
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.
This is easily one of the best games of 2019.
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!
This game turned out amazing and I love it
I also want my 1999 game
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.
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*
I had that same glitch where I fell thru the tower at the two-headed beast boss. Great review as always.
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I didn't get that one. I got the glitch where he just wouldn't DIE. But that was literally 2 hours after release. I was gobbling this game UP.
Vampires who wear cowboy hats are such an aesthetic though. Very.... sexy.
The art at the end was AMAZING :D
You can make *JoJo poses* in the game, apparently....
There are several Jojo references.
Press and hold up on the dpad
And there's a vampire who can stop time and throw sharp objects at you. Hell there's even a stone mask
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
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.
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.
14:22 I wonder if he snuck in a "kept ya waiting huh" somewhere in his dialogue 😂
Unfortunately he did not. I was hoping while playing the game, but it never happened :c
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.
I liked your review of this game and how you tried to include your friends experiences aswell. I also really love your voice :)
Fantastic video breakdown. The game is a genuine Kickstarter success story! ;-)
Amazing breakdown. I appreciate all the effort you put into making this. I can't even imagine the amount of time it took to edit this. Glad I found your channel 😁 7
I honestly didn't think Iga could do it. But he made a proper SOTN sequel. (I know the GBA ones were good but they felt like a slight step down) I was so happy playing through this game. I completed the game last week and I already miss the Castle and the gameplay. 😭
Don't have a PS4 yet, but looking forward to this game for bloody ages. Thanks for another well spoken and researched quality video thing
Shout out to ValkryieAurora, lol! I just finished watching her Valkyrie Ventures on this, and her buggy experience is definitely something haha!
I saw that too she must've played the Switch version 😂
@@ladynikkie PC.
@@Yanikun I played on PC too but the only bug I encountered was with Gebel. He glitched out of his boss room once. Other than that, I had no issues. Guess I got lucky? Or maybe there were differences between the Steam and GOG versions? I got the game on GOG.
Rest in peace valkyrie :(
I'm so happy to hear that it has turned out so well. I'm very excited to play it. It looks beautiful and I can't wait for all the surprises to come. (I skipped the middle of the video to preserve the mystique, but I'll come back and watch it through after I've completed the game.)
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
So glad I backed this on Kickstarter years ago...was well worth the 4 year wait. :)