Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest Revamped - Is Here!

[betobeblm]

You can change directions in the air mid-jump....that reduces the difficulty by half. Is the difficulty replaced elsewhere?

[themadmallard]

skip to 1:00 to pass prententious overblown intro & see gameplay.

[Malhound]

I wish this was on PS Vita......

[UltraGamemaster]

can it be put on a R4 or something?

[Luigi84289]

Looks better than adventure rebirth. Why the fuck can't iga to a remake like this?

[cronin2004]

I can't seem to find the name of the remix in these comments, someone care to give me a quick answer. I know its Bloody Tears, but what is the name of the remix and remixer, si vous plais

[FlameAdder]

DigiE - "Castle of Tears"

watch?v=18CfQ1CCCxE

[cronin2004]

@FlameAdder Thanks Man

[Magmortoise]

This is a great remake. The boss fights in each mansion really add to it as well. Thanks for releasing this. You did a great job with it. :) I just made it to the second mansion's boss earlier and got killed. So, now for another attempt. Keep up the good work. :) I'm enjoying it alot.

[sensitivebeat]

dude.. this is awesome, I have been making some videos of it. epppicc

[WarriorKiyo]

My only complaint is i wish Simon Looked Like Simon not Richter...

[metroidquest]

@WarriorKiyo see the new version. There is a Simon version.

[michelosbelmont]

@WarriorKiyo its fixed now they put simon sprites:D on this latest patch:P

[gatoneko]

What the hell is up with the HUGE bat boss in the first mansion? You have no room to even avoid it as it keeps trapping you in that freaking corner, also with the chain whip equiped I still can't beat the damn thing without getting killed in 3 hits.

[minato811]

I downloaded the game and it has the simon sprite not the ricther one, anyone have the link of the game with richter?

[gatoneko]

@minato811 The Richter version was for the older version of the game, the Simon sprite is for the newer version of the game.

[WilliamShannonStamey]

Please tell me this isn't the music in the game...

[lonelydemon69]

honestly your idea of enemies is just stupid...better moves would help to avoid the huge hit box some of the enemies have on simon...other than that not too bad

[Edwardius]

You left in all the bad game design, and just did a graphical facelift? Really? This is some backwards purist nonsense. Those invisible floor holes are bullshit!

[TasteoFail]

Bro this game is SICK!

But seriously, why do the enemies have invulnerability when you hit them once? The way it should be is: You hit them, they turn red, and they freeze, but they do not have invulnerability at all you can just hit them again and be done with it; It's almost game-breaking for me.

[elcheapomagneto]

wow.. i am very impressed. ima download it.

[The1anOnlySixxtySixx]

Is there a lower resolution version of this game? When I try to play it my comp slows to much and makes it nearly impossible to play...

[The1anOnlySixxtySixx]

Is there a version that is in a lower resolution possibly? I try to play this and it slows my computer so much I can't play it

[kmburke84]

where do i go to mention bugs in game? I am stuck because i have two do mansion two and i have the red crystal already. Gaining access to the second mansion wont work with the red crystal

[kmburke84]

@kmburke84 i also did this in that order because the second mansion didnt have a boss nor crystal to hit

[TheCypherBomb]

I like what I see, but I would like to see more controller options and maybe a bigger resolution. I'm not asking 1080p, but 720p at least would be nice. I use a usb controller and while it works, I'd like to be able to use my pause button for example. Otherwise, pretty good so far.

[Etherlich]

Not to be critical, but with all the additions, did you think about a configurable controls menu? This button setup is a bit odd...

[DarkestXIII]

I just tried out and finished the game and I gotta say you fixed SOME of the worst bits of CV2 (heheh.....PROSSESS)*sniggers* but all in all i still find that CV2 DESPITE the changes is still a TERRIBLE game(mostly the original's problems but you get what i mean i hope) Id say if there was a game Konami should have hidden in the closet t'would be CV2 (I love the awesome Simon Belmont sprite you used though) this was a PRETTY cool mod but still..graphics alone, cant make a bad game good

[HubbyHair]

What Game System is That on ???

is it PS1 ? or SNES ???

[a1rh3add]

There is no controller setup and the controls on my 360 controller are weird

[metroidquest]

@a1rh3add joy2key and be done with it.

[a1rh3add]

@metroidquest I did that but when I press x Simon jumps and attacks simultaneously

[Omega666Evil]

@metroidquest Nice job on this but instead of hearts why not money bags?

[BeBoBli]

@metroidquest

What about on mac?

[bobolandi]

Yo man, where can i get the song from this vid?

[AutoVelocity]

@bobolandi

I know. The techno music remix is amazing, and the graphics remake (sprites used from SOTN it seems) etc is simply amazing! it has brought this game back to LIFE!

[LuciusBalian]

dude one quick question , why can not use the whip and the holy water at the same time, is it same thing with the other sub weapons? once again thanx for the remake xD

[metroidquest]

@LuciusBalian because you're pressing the wrong button.

[RamBeuk]

My virusscanner says it has malware in the .exe file.

The file 'C:\Users\~\Downloads\CV2Revam­ped\CastleVania2-Revamped_Fina­l\cv2_remake_1_1.exe'

contained a virus or unwanted program 'TR/Fraud.Gen2' [trojan]

What is that?

[metroidquest]

@RamBeuk no idea, but I didn't put it in there

[MattT1996]

This is FUCKING AWESOME :D

[Anemite]

beside all the changes mentioned in the video, does the game itself is the same???

same clues,any nes FAQ could work to finish the game???

[metroidquest]

@Anemite there are enough differences that a NES FAQ may not help you all the way.

[Anemite]

@metroidquest good to know, also good that there is a video walkthrough since this game is HARD, perhaps even harder that the nes version

[Velheim1334]

Just killed the first boss. Missed with the oak stake (didn't see tha tcoming) bought another one. And when I came back the boss was gone (thank god) and I wen tto threw the stake and my guy just cracks his whip instead. I can't even throw my dagger, just holy water.

[metroidquest]

@Velheim1334 maybe you should start a FAQ.

[Velheim1334]

@Velheim1334

I'm not trying to rip on you guys at all. :(

I'll write a list of my progress playing your game and send it to you guys when I'm done.

Are there still 3 different endings?

[Velheim1334]

The game is a little buggy, which is my only complaint.

It appears well done but when you hit an enemy, they shouldn't be able to move at all. Just like the original game. I'm stuck at the first boss right now but I'll figure it out, I might have to grind for hearts which is okay. Haven't had to do that in awhile. And it presents a new challange. Just wish the enemy bug was fixed.

[metroidquest]

@Velheim1334 it's not a bug. I thought the no-invincibility in the original game was kinda cheap and made it too easy to kill enemies. So I added the blink time in.

[Velheim1334]

@metroidquest

I suppose I can work around that. I'm enjoying what I'm doing so far. Just got the thorn whip and am still stuck on the bat. lol I noticed a small bug where the whip goes through your enemies after you get hit. (If you try to attack during invincibility, you are at times unable to do damage).

Is this normal?

[jewelediris]

ok for some reason its not moving past the disclaimer screen

[jewelediris]

@jewelediris the sound does but the screen doesn't

[LuciusBalian]

can someone please tell me how to change the button set up please?

[metroidquest]

@LuciusBalian get a gamepad and set the buttons using software. Sorry, haven't implemented button changing yet. Maybe in version 2.0

[LuciusBalian]

@metroidquest Thank U so much for the remake!!!

[MercyVirus]

How do you get more lives? and I going to have to get through this with one life from here on out?

[metroidquest]

@MercyVirus if you die, you go back to your last save spot with full lives.

[MercyVirus]

@metroidquest Yeah, I like JUST figured that out as I saw I had a reply. But...uh...the second mansion doesn't have any bodyparts for me. Just an empty pedestal. Wassup wif dat?

[metroidquest]

@MercyVirus I'm not a strategy guide, my friend. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

[davintheraven]

@metroidquest Actually, when you die you go back to the last save spot with full LIFE, not LIVES. Just beat this game tonight and I must say, it's an excellent update to a classic.

[Anemite]

@davintheraven is much different that the original version???

[davintheraven]

@Anemite Plays just like the original, but with play control more like Richter from Rondo/SOTN. Also, bosses were added for three of the mansions that did not have bosses and many of the monster graphics taken from Rondo now have their attack patterns from that game (ex. the wolfmen now do a mid-air barrel roll and the harpies fire feathers at you). Minor changes, but a great update if you're a fan of the original.

[ducksan]

The tornado warp to the fourth mansion isn't working. I've got the crystal, I'm in the right place, and I've seen someone do it in a Let's Play, so I know it does work. Any ideas as to what could be happening would be appreciated.

[screamingeve]

THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!!

you have make my lifea little bit happier...!!!!

thank you!

[cshacker502]

the game is awesome!!

Like+sup+favourite

if u can post the source code or something so it can be easliy ported in another platforms like some consoles,iphone,android,sympia­n and others...

[Darkwingedangel29]

why is the game so slow? You sped the video didn't you.

[cnh2132]

"You now prosses the revamped version of Castlevania 2." Lol, i had to say this. ^^

Thanks for sharing it.

[Emanny237]

Congrats you guys did such an amazing job!!

[metroidquest]

@Emanny237 Thanks!

[silveray7]

Is their a way to mute the BG and SFX in the game??

[shaolinlueb]

fudge man. I am downloading this. i had this as a kid and was disapointed when i first had it. now i love it.

[Muffincakeswithsugar]

Awesome! Downloading right now! THANK YOU TEAM MQ!

[underpathunderpath]

You guys should be making money for doing this. Castlevania 2 Revamped is just totally kickass! You guys are incredible to say the least.

[metroidquest]

@underpathunderpath Thank you very much!

[greateststam1]

@metroidquest yea i have to agree! though it sucks with the whole copyright bs and all. I have a question though. i was hoping to get into making a castlevania of my own. but i wasnt sure if you used certain programs to make this or simply hacked the original. even if you did just hack it but know what programs could make an SOTN stlyle castlevania plz let me know thanks :D

[MysteryEzekude]

This is amazing!! I always thought that Simon's Quest could be a great game if someone were to remake it and vanquish the original's horrible flaws. And now, here it is - at long last!

I really like how you used more detailed sprites and backgrounds (reminiscent of Super Castlevania IV) and I love how you rewritten the dialogue making the clues easier to understand. Even the classic transition between day and night looks better and less annoying!

I look forward to playing it in the future!

[yoster39]

is there anyway to get into the game files and modify reichter sprites with simon (cronicles) sprites?

[DamascusTer]

"An old quest"... Simon's Quest !

This was my very first Castlevania, i was a kid and i fell in love with this lovely and terrific mood : beauty (i was a child !) of transylvanian mountains and lakes with Bloody Tears music, then the message for the nightfall and tougher monsters... and zombies in villages !

I have two questions :

-if there is save instead passwords, does music "Messenger of darkness" remain ?

-is the game possible to beat without guide ?

Remix title : Castle of Tears

[metroidquest]

@DamascusTer All the original music is in this version just better instrumentation than the NES style.

I don't know if it's possible to beat without a guide. I made the clues a bit clearer but that's not saying much. You'll have to try it :)

[hayesman24]

@metroidquest have you made or "revamped" any other games?

[metroidquest]

@hayesman24 I have a rom hack of Final Fantasy III called FF6: The Eternal Crystals. I started to revamp Zelda 2, but I just didn't have the resources or time to commit.

[lapthom]

@DamascusTer

Please, please try to beat it without a guide. It is possible, although you still have to turn every stone, when looking for clues on where to go next. If you ever get stuck, just drop a note here instead of looking in a guide. I might drop a subtle hint, so the experience of finding out for yourself won't be completely ruined

[DamascusTer]

@lapthom I finished the game years ago, my friend...

Clues ? "Hit Deborah's cliff with your head to make a hole", what a great clue !!!

[lapthom]

@DamascusTer Uh.. Ok sounded like it was one of those chillhood games that you never finished. The game is basically the same puzzlewise, so no need for a guide. But it is worth playing through again, if you are a die hard fan, looking to spot all the minor changes.... Btw, if you want a true Simon's quest remake, where you might need a guide, then you should try to google Dracula's Shadow ;-)

[DamascusTer]

@lapthom thx

[lapthom]

Oh and thanks to metroidquest for creating a good reason to revisit a game that I have played to dead. A true delight to see all the minor changes ("..graveyard. Duck..." instead of just "...graveyard duck..."XD). And suddenly a diamond costs 150 hearts? What a bum deal XD.

[lapthom]

Wow. A 16 bit remake of a game that I love for every wrong reason possible: Obscure dialog, annoying controls, frustrating dead ends and lack of proper bosses.

Thanks for making this game the way it is supposed to be. The child in me can't wait until tonight. (What a horrible night to have a curse!) ;-)

[flipysrevenge96]

Thank you for making this amazing remake of an instant 80's classic! :D

I beat it in about a day, and might I say that you nailed everything exactly and more. (I.E. the precisely placed pitfalls, the enemies, dialogue with the lack of mistranslation)

I hope you don't mind, Metroidquest, but I'd like to make a video review for this game. It might help get the word around.

[metroidquest]

@flipysrevenge96 thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it. I'll look forward to your review!

[Kurki]

I´m the greatest CVII:SQ fan in the world, and I approve this remake... it solves the two big mistakes in the original game: the lack of final bosses and continue just were you died. This is one of the best games in history and it wasn´t even really made by Konami. Thanks Metroidquest dude

[ChFrMo]

Is there a Mac version out?

[metroidquest]

@ChFrMo now there is

[ChFrMo]

@metroidquest Thank you very much. It's a great game!

[TepesBelmont]

just finished CV revamped WOW! THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[wrathh121]

brings back painful memories I love it!

[AllHailKingKurt]

Looks nice, I might give it a try later!

[TheShepherd82]

love since the first time i started the game :)))

THX

[ZAPPSOFT]

This is so awesome! I remember plaything this for hours at a time back in the day. Now I get to play it again and this time even better than the first time!

[ZAPPSOFT]

A great game remade! Thanks! Is it ready for download or close to it. I was a little confused in the description.

[metroidquest]

@ZAPPSOFT the download link will be active on Friday.

[WaterExodus]

I can't wait for this!!!!! Thank you for doing this!

[CelicetheGreat]

Awesome possum :O

[paulthewhite]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[qwertine]

Looks Cool !

[needsleepnow14]

This looks cool :) ... I'll definitely give this a try.

By the way:  Which version of Bloody Tears is playing in the vid? That was rockin :)