u/ValerieMayTheGay88

This game is commonly known for 2 things: it's insane price tag, and being the inferior counterpart to Rondo Of Blood

I first played it when I got the Castlevania Advanced Collection on PS4 a few years ago (crazy to think about it) as it's included as a bonus game, I didn't get very far into it

Then I felt the urge to play it again and then unbeknownst to me I'd end up beating the whole game

I actually really enjoyed it, obviously it's not as good as Rondo Of Blood, and it's definitely got it's cheap moments, but it was fun to play and I liked some of the little callbacks in the level design

It is brutal ofc, the series is known for that, but with save states and rewind it makes it easier to appreciate this game as an alternative remix to Rondo Of Blood, also the soundtrack is incredible

Would definitely recommend the Advanced Collection as it not only contains this game but the 3 GBA Metroidvania titles as well, but honestly I'd recommend you grab all the Castlevania collections, they did a great job with them and they're outstanding games for the most part, brutal but uber satisfying 🩷

Haven't seen a question like this posted before here to my knowledge

Anyway the one I highlight for this is Code Lyoko, a series that aired on Cartoon Network from 2003-2007

This is one of the interests that ruled 2021 for me (others include Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Ed Edd N Eddy)

I love the blend of 2D/3D animation it has and it just gets more inventive as it goes on, the show also stays consistently good, Season 1 is a little rough but it ends well and Seasons 2-4 are great

While the characters don't go through *insane* development, they do subtly grow overtime and the characterization is very good across most the cast (though William definitely deserved more time in the final season)

It's theme song is also incredible, whether it's English or French doesn't matter it's a bop in all languages (fun fact the song was written by a trans woman), same goes for the soundtrack

The English dub is definitely very budget feeling but it has it's charm and I've grown to associate these characters with these voices (interestingly they do both the English and French voices)

It's a great show, one of my absolute favorites from Cartoon Network and I think it still holds up nicely, wish it had more attention, it's on YouTube for free officially if anyone wants to watch it :3

For the record I don't believe this narrative that DP was only a good concept and that the show itself was either below average or even bad, I still think it's a great show and every time I've rewatched it's been an enjoyable time

But God I wish this man would just STFU, he doesn't own the rights anymore but still is like "I did this, I did that, I wanted it like this, memememememe", it's so goddamn annoying it made me tune out, though I did like hearing from the other cast members