So why do people like Bloodlines so much?

[SuperDeadite]

Of course it came out much later, but Saturn Sonic Jam adds a spin dash
into Sonic 1.  Only version that has it.

[SNKNostalgia]

I actually borrowed a friends genesis to play games like Bloodlines, Contra Hardcorps, Phantasy Star and Shining Force in '94. I didn't get my own system until '95. At the time I liked Bloodlines since the only other current game I played was IV on the SNES. I agree that the graphics could have been better but the game had a unique dark feel to it. Seems Konami did this style with quite a bit of their games for the Genesis in '94. Hard Corps, Snatcher for Sega CD and even Rocket Night had this look and feel to it a bit. Of course the latter two put in a little more color, but this was just Konami's style with the Genesis in those days. I do prefer Rondo and III over all the others though.

[DragonmasterDan]

So I'm digging this topic out again, I beat Bloodlines for the first time today. It's a great game, there's fantastic visual effects in this game for the Genny, it's really a game that pushes the systems limits far, it retains that Castlevania challenge and visual style. I don't see why people are ripping on this game, it's excellent!

[Bernie]

So I'm digging this topic out again, I beat Bloodlines for the first time today. It's a great game, there's fantastic visual effects in this game for the Genny, it's really a game that pushes the systems limits far, it retains that Castlevania challenge and visual style. I don't see why people are ripping on this game, it's excellent!

I agree!  Loved the game.

[blueraven]

Why?

Because they Don't have Dracula X yet.

[Bernie]

Why?

Because they Don't have Dracula X yet.

I have Dracula X, and still love Bloodlines.  Guess I just really like the Castlevania series.. 

[PunkicCyborg]

I just played Bloodlines for the first time the other night at a friends house. It was pretty fun and challenging and it's style and sound really give it that dark Sega Genesis feel.

[Emerald Rocker]

I was going to answer the topic's original question, but SuperDeadite stole my answer and posted it on the first page four months ago.

[DirkFunk]

I like it.

I feel it really was one of the few games (Konami also did this with Hard Corps) from a 3rd party company to really push the Genesis.

The strong suit of the Genesis is speed. Therefore, spazzy gameplay. But I quite enjoy it.