Platform: MSX2 – fMSX Emulator Release Date (JP): October 30th, 1986 Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 If you’ve read my list of Top 10 Castlevania Games You’ve Never Played or have extensive knowledge of the series’ slew of oddball releases, then just maybe you already know a thing… Continue reading Vampire Killer – MSX2
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I collect as much video gaming paraphernalia as I can get my hands on, especially when it comes to hardware. With over 40 systems including oldies like the ColecoVision and Intellivision, obscurities like the CD-i and 3DO, and the latest and greatest including the Wii U, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, and PS Vita, I get easily overwhelmed. Most of the time you can find me firmly nestled sometime between 1985 and 1995 when it comes to my games of choice, but I'm also having a great time seeing what the 8th generation has to offer.
Currently in love with: Mortal Kombat
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Castlevania Chronicles – PlayStation
Castlevania Chronicles confused fans upon its release: was the series going back to its linear, platformer roots? Well, not exactly. Castlevania Chronicles is a remake of a game previously only available in Japan, and while it may not have been the game that players were looking for at the time, it stands now as an appreciable throwback to a past era of the series.
Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety – Genesis
Platform: Genesis Release Date (NA): November 1995 Developer: Software Creations Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment Genre: Beat ’em up Nerd Rating: 4.5 out of 10 As I stared at piles of comic book related video games one day, I was a bit overwhelmed at what to choose. Eventually I settled on Maximum Carnage and Separation Anxiety… Continue reading Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety – Genesis
Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage – Genesis
Platform: Genesis Release Date (NA): September 1994 Developer: Software Creations Publisher: LJN Genre: Beat ’em up Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Maximum Carnage was a large multi-part comic book crossover in the 90’s that saw Spider-Man and his nemesis Venom team up to take out the titular Carnage. It proved popular enough… Continue reading Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage – Genesis
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – PlayStation
Platform: PlayStation Release Date (NA): October 2nd, 1997 Developer: KCET (Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo) Publisher: Konami Genre: Action / Adventure, RPG Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Believe what you’ve heard and read about this game. It is that good. Nearly universally hailed as the greatest of all Castlevania games, Symphony of the Night is also regularly counted among the best… Continue reading Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – PlayStation
Addams Family Values – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Release Date (NA): February 1995 Developer: Ocean Software Publisher: Ocean Software Genre: Action RPG Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Let’s see, in the past couple of weeks I’ve hit a few Castlevania titles, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts, and now I’ve just wrapped up my Addams Family Values bender…where was I with this line-up back in October? In… Continue reading Addams Family Values – SNES
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): November 1996 Genre: Action, Platformer Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Old Super Nintendo games are becoming among some of the most valuable games out there. The big franchises like Mario, Zelda, Mega Man, and Metroid are fetching more than they cost originally, at least when in perfect condition.… Continue reading Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems – SNES
Ghouls ‘N Ghosts – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): September 1989 Genre: Platformer, Run-and-gun Nerd Rating: 5 out of 10 I set out this evening to take a break from my recent binge on Castlevania, and funnily enough I landed on another horror-themed title, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts. I picked it up used a few weeks ago and… Continue reading Ghouls ‘N Ghosts – Genesis
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness – N64
The Cubist takes a lengthy look at Castlevania’s 2nd venture in 3D, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the N64 – the one with the werewolf!
Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night – iOS
Platform: iOS Release Date (NA): July 21st, 2010 Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Genre: Puzzle Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 As my research into the Castlevania franchise continues, I continue to stumble across strange little titles like this one, Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night. Sounds like a total gimmick, right? It’s easy to brush the game off as… Continue reading Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night – iOS
Castlevania: Order of Shadows – J2ME (Mobile)
Platform: J2ME (Java Platform, Mobile Edition) (Emulated on Android Device) Release Date (NA): September 18th, 2007 Developer: Konami Mobile Publisher: Konami (?) Genre: Action-Adventure, Platforming Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Note: Order of Shadows was an exclusive mobile phone game long before our current notion of mobile device games existed. I was able to emulate… Continue reading Castlevania: Order of Shadows – J2ME (Mobile)
Top 10 Castlevania Games You May Never Have Played
…And How You Can Play Them! Anyone keeping up with my recent work on The Bacon (especially our editor!) will notice that I’ve been absolutely head over heels for the Castlevania franchise lately. With the series spanning nearly every mainstream system throughout gaming history (and several peripheral ones as well) it’s been an exciting journey. With the hardware already in my… Continue reading Top 10 Castlevania Games You May Never Have Played
Castlevania 64 – N64
Read The Cubist’s review of the first Castlevania title rendered in 3D – Castlevania (also known as Castlevania 64) for the Nintendo 64!
Rayman Fiesta Run – Android
Platform: Android Release Date: November 7th, 2013 Developer: Ubisoft (?) Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 If we’re lucky, we get a few great moments in our gaming lives where we play a sequel to a great game that turns out to be an ever greater game. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is… Continue reading Rayman Fiesta Run – Android
Rayman Jungle Run – Android
Platform: Android Release Date (NA): September 27, 2012 Developer: Pastagames Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Mobile, smartphone, and tablet-based games get a bad rap (and deservedly so for the most part), but Rayman Jungle Run proves that there are companies interested in developing and releasing quality games exalted beyond the… Continue reading Rayman Jungle Run – Android