RetroSnow: Castlevania (Nintendo 64) Review

Also known as Castlevania 64, this one is a great game that deserves more respect and attention.

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[gregorymwishart]

i played this when it came out. i did not like the jump to 3D and did not like this game and since have no got into any other castlevania 3d games, i gave lament of innocence a chance back when it came out and again didnt enjoy the experience. i may give lords of shadow a chance in a bit, i do agree with you on the music though. i love the violin solo on the games title screen

[snowcon3]

@gregorymwishart Great insight! I can understand not liking the jump. I still don't in a lot of ways. I didn't care for Lament, but I really enjoyed Curse of Darkness. Lords of Shadow is definitely worth playing; it's a tremendous game!

[Animekingification]

Thank god we think alike! This castlevania was a milestone and it was pretty dam good! I see little 12 year olds reviewing now a days saying this game sucks and they die every 5 mins, its cuz they think if its not like xbox 360 or ps3 it sucks. So to those reviewers I WILL NEVER subscribe to u as long as I breathe! and @snowcon3 subscribed, liked I enjoy looking for more!

[snowcon3]

@Animekingification Thank you sir!

[tjjavier]

What was the racing game at  0:14?

[snowcon3]

@tjjavier That's Gale Racer (Rad Mobile) for the Sega Saturn.

[Noyjeetut]

When AVGN reviewed this I was upset he didn't go into more detail, which makes me glad you did this because you really delve deep in all your reviews. Kinda sucks when games like this and Contra can't make even power ups instead of one all powerful weapon you better hold onto. Really want to get this now.

[spida1a]

Excellent review! I "totally" agree with you my friend. I couldn't wait for this one to come out (just as I am for mostly EVERY Castlevania game)! I enjoyed it immensely! And wow, we also agree about our favorites. I was just shooting a segment for a Turbo Views DVD about how the PC-Engine version is one of my favorite iterations (and one of the few I imported as a kid). Great stuff!! :)

[qmto]

I got this game when it came out in 99 and loved it. It was actually the first castlevania game I'd ever played so I didnt know about other games in the series.

[moviemetalhead]

Shadow Man 64 is a good one to review too...

[moviemetalhead]

I liked the violin solo in the beginning but that was about it. Legacy of Darkness was better...

[JBHutto]

Casltevania 64 / Legacy of Darkness are 2 of the best adventure games on the 64, hell 2 of the best games for the system period when you consider the library is only about 300 games total. Those are just 2 games that you really feel like you've been through something by the end. It's annoying how a lot of kids hate on them since it's the "in" thing to do.

It's good to see Bloodlines get some love too, another overlooked but strong entry into the series.

[GameroftheLost]

Sorry to say but all the praise does not help the fact the game is nearly unplayable due to the horrible camera but I like legacy of darkness because it fixed that glaring flaw.

[RetroDamm92]

I have only 1 problem with this game; the camera. For me is implayable but since legacy of darkness fix that issue i found this game pretty good, i love the ending and the final boss fight.

I think that the only reason people bash this game; the camera.

[Cobrasaturn360]

what a dissaponitment this was... i loved super castlevania 4 and i remember paying £50 for this horseshit. it was awful with crap music crap story crap graphics even for the time. avoid this game!

[PiinkHairspray]

@Thexrayscope I know, but i wish i could like buy them or be able to put them on my ipod so i could listen to them everywhere D:

[Thexrayscope]

@PiinkHairspray

You can search for the soundtracks here on youtube ^^

Just type : Castlvania 64 music

;)

[PiinkHairspray]

I was 5 when this game came out, and when i became about 9 i played it constantly! I LOVE this game! I wish i could find a cd with the soundtracks on it :(