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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: kazekirifx on May 30, 2018, 02:44:32 PM

Title: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: kazekirifx on May 30, 2018, 02:44:32 PM
So is anyone playing this great new 8-bit Castlevania-style game?
It's really a great loveletter to Castlevania 3 and I highly recommend it.

My brothers and I made a youtube review if anyone wants to know more of my thoughts.
https://youtu.be/YyhaZqyN4qQ

I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on the game.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Medic_wheat on May 30, 2018, 02:58:49 PM
I am in the middle of moving and have all my stuff boxed up.

Do backers get this game as well?  Will it be included physically with the full game? 
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: GaijinD on May 30, 2018, 03:09:17 PM
Do backers get this game as well?  Will it be included physically with the full game?

Backers get download codes if they backed at at least $28. Unfortunately, there seems to have been a snafu with the console codes, so they haven't all gone out yet.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: kazekirifx on May 30, 2018, 03:17:38 PM
Backers get download codes if they backed at at least $28. Unfortunately, there seems to have been a snafu with the console codes, so they haven't all gone out yet.

Yeah. It's so sad that some of them probably ended up just buying the game again in order to play it sooner.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: NightWolve on May 30, 2018, 04:04:45 PM
Oh never mind, so there is a Windows PC Steam port. Maybe I'll add it to my Steam library soon out of respect -- despite my backlog hell/quagmire -- as I usually do with my game purchases.

So it's some kind of special treat/bonus 8-bit game that they threw in, an "appetizer" if you will before we get to sink our teeth into the "main course" (see what I did there? :mrgreen:), I didn't know this was part of the plan, that's purty cool!

https://kotaku.com/bloodstained-curse-of-the-moon-is-an-8-bit-style-spino-1825974670
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: kazekirifx on May 30, 2018, 04:12:27 PM
Definitely worth putting at the top of your backlog, NightWolve. It's a nice little treat of a game. And if you only want to do one playthrough, it only takes a few hours playtime at most. There's plenty more to do though if you're interested in unlocking other play modes.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on May 30, 2018, 07:18:00 PM
Yeah, I'm waiting for my Vita code.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Pfloydguy2 on May 31, 2018, 11:09:36 PM
I've been having fun with it.  I backed the main game, so I'm supposed to get two digital copies of Curse of the Moon for free.  My download codes still haven't shown up yet.  IntiCreates gave all backers a temporary Steam code for it, so I've been playing it on my PC.

Overall it's a great throwback to CV3.  I don't think the soundtrack is especially memorable.  One of the BGMs is distinctly Michiru Yamane, which is good except that she gets more generic the more she does.  I haven't played through every path yet (the game has branching paths through the levels similarly to CV3) and I know there's still quite a bit of content I haven't seen, but I'm waiting til I can play it on console to do much more.  On my computer, I have to put up with screen timeouts, controller compatibility, interruptions from anti-virus updates, and similar garbage (PC mastur race!!!!!1!1!).
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: NightWolve on June 01, 2018, 03:30:30 AM
On my computer, I have to put up with screen timeouts, controller compatibility, interruptions from anti-virus updates, and similar garbage (PC mastur race!!!!!1!1!).

(https://s5.postimg.cc/n973d6wbb/s8cz7oaangey.png)
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: nopepper on June 05, 2018, 10:45:54 AM
Got it for Vita, as it's PSTV compatible and I am enjoying it quite a bit. Nothing gimmicky about it, just good, solid level designs and quite inspired boss battles. The graphics are well done, and very pleasing, with good utilization of the limited NES like palette. The music is nice as well, although it doesn't give me the Castlevania vibe. Maybe it's the instruments used, but it sounds very Shovel Knight to me.

Always enjoy your videos, especially the Neo Geo stuff. Keep it up mate.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on June 05, 2018, 06:26:01 PM
Vita TV compatible!?  Awesome, I missed that.  One more great reason I chose the Vita version!  I(as a backer) think maybe I'll get the code for the game this friday if I remember right?
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: nopepper on June 06, 2018, 03:52:34 AM
It absolutely is compatible and not like Axiom Verge that supposedly works but is unplayable due to lack of touch screen controls being mapped to PS3/PS4 controller. Curse of the Moon works 100% of the time 100% of the time.

Very addicting game; everyone that likes classic gaming should give it a try.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Flare65 on June 11, 2018, 02:19:34 AM
Did they ever send the codes out to the console backers yet?

Kinda shitty that you can buy it for the consoles, but the backers have to sit and wait.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Medic_wheat on June 11, 2018, 05:33:25 AM
Did they ever send the codes out to the console backers yet?

Kinda shitty that you can buy it for the consoles, but the backers have to sit and wait.

I have seen some people have gotten them. However those who have seem to be youtubers doing streams and what not they might have had preference to drunk up word of mouth and sales.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: nectarsis on June 11, 2018, 06:12:30 AM
Did they ever send the codes out to the console backers yet?

Kinda shitty that you can buy it for the consoles, but the backers have to sit and wait.

I got my code sometime last week and already beat it
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: ParanoiaDragon on June 12, 2018, 06:32:22 PM
Same here, though haven't beaten the final boss yet.  Got tired & haven't had a chance to try again.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Emerald Rocker on June 15, 2018, 07:26:18 PM
I am currently loving this game.  It's clearly a throwback to CV3 (as others have noted) but you can also tell that it was made post-Drac X.  Having just recently played CV3, I'd say that Bloodstained is actually better.
Title: Re: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Post by: Flare65 on August 06, 2018, 02:37:11 AM
Did they ever send the codes out to the console backers yet?

Kinda shitty that you can buy it for the consoles, but the backers have to sit and wait.

I got my code sometime last week and already beat it
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I'll have to reach out to them.  I still have not received my code yet.