AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156904 Rondo of Blood remake for...nooooooooooooooooooo...not PSP!!!!! But there's more to Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles than a mere graphically-enhanced version of a long-coveted classic (although that alone would certainly sell the game to most people). According to Konami, Chronicles will also include the original 2D version of the game. And, for good measure, a straight port of Symphony of the Night, featuring full-screen graphics and a touched-up localization. Iga has granted many a Castlevania player's wish...but...PSP? Why, damnit, why? Well...September is still a while away. In the meantime, Sony--redesign/price drop plz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Seems very pointless to port sotn though, people have doing that for free on their psps for a while now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 This one appears to have the enhancements from the 360 version. Plus no tinkering with firmware or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 After watching the vid, I can't say I'm all for these semi 3d remakes of 2d games. It didnt look good for Megaman and it doesnt look so great in this either. Still at least the original will be in the game, complete with goofy anime cutscenes I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah, it *looks* like ass but reviews were very positive for the Mega Man remakes, saying they didn't screw up the gameplay. But it's moot anyway. If you don't want to play that version you don't have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 So its going to be like the PS1 Castlevania Chronicles where it has the original and "rearranged" modes + SOTN? Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah. Final Fantasy Tactics Remake + Silent Hill Origins makes the choice of platform a bit easier to swallow, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Video of level 2 (which is looking much better here): http://gamevideos.com/video/id/8909 Keep in mind these are very early here, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUTT 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 I'm disappointed with the Stage 1 video. The awesome original song (which I believe was called "Opposing Bloodlines" although I'm not sure) had been replaced by a lame remix of the Castlevania 3 theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 That's placeholder music. 1up's Jeremy Parish confirmed that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Between this and Valkyrie Profile, are Sony trying to carve out a niche for rare/cult games on the PSP? It's a good strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Valkyrie Profile Final Fantasy Tactics: Lion War (with new translation!) Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles Silent Hill Origins Between these titles, the Mega Mans (which are getting really cheap these days), and some good fighters, I'm considering picking up a PSP at some point in the future. But I'm putting it off as long as possible, like when Sony makes a redesigned, cheaper PSP with better battery life and a non-crappy d-pad. Maybe they'll make some good original games for this thing some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 If they make me buy a PSP for this I'm going to be pissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 I feel your pain, Rant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Eh, I'll just get SOTN on Live Arcade. Then one it does well, I'm sure Konami will bring the other two out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 OH, and I'm glad that they left SOTN 2D. That game's downright gorgeous. Best looking 2D game on the Playstation by a MILE. What is Silent Hill Origins? I love Silent Hill, but playing through it on a handheld seems dumb. A) That game was dark as fuck, and sometimes it was hard to tell what was going on playing with a regular-sized TV. B) I can't see myself getting freaked out when I'm looking at a tiny screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Silent Hill Origins was originally going to be a remake, but later it was changed to a prequel. It's being designed by Climax, and it using a Resident Evil-ish behind the back view. There's tons of trailers and gameplay vids online. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...p;search=Search The game is conspicuous by it's absense at Gamer's Day. The game's producer has considered a PS2 port of it at some point, but by the lack of news on the title recently is a bit frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 I'm sorry. It could be the best, orgasmic game. But if I'm squinting at a tiny screen, I'm going to be underwhelmed. Let's face it, Silent Hill 1, 2, 3, are not very good video games. They are scary and have great stories. On PSP, Silent Hill is going to suck dick and like it. Coming from one of the biggest fans of the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Yeah--I'm hoping for a PS2 port, or if not, a peripheral to play PSP games on PS2. However, knowing Sony, they'd release it for PS3. At the cost of 120 bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 It'll be a sad day when they redub SOTN. How DO you?!?! What is a MAN? etc. I'll miss that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1Xb-sPDh0 Just a random vid from the CVIV beta. THROUGH A ROOM!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 I was in Best Buy today staring at the PSP. Thinking about getting one for Castlevania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
