I've been taking a look at 3D Castlevania games on PS2. I didn't actually know they existed until quite recently: - Lament of Innocence (2003) - Curse of Darkness (2005) - ThreadSky

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dreofthedead.bsky.social • 28 days ago

I've been taking a look at 3D Castlevania games on PS2. I didn't actually know they existed until quite recently:
- Lament of Innocence (2003)
- Curse of Darkness (2005)

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dreofthedead.bsky.social•28 days ago

Lament of Innocence is a step-up from the N64 games but is still flawed. Combat is a simple, button mashing affair but lacks the depth and flair of DMC which came out 2 years earlier. My biggest gripe is the level design which sees the same boxy rooms and corridors being reused over and over.

manadono.bsky.social•28 days ago

nah this game is peak, and they way the boxy rooms are reused as soft hazard later in the game is 👌 chef kiss. my only gripe is the difficulty spike for the last boss gallery 🙁

dreofthedead.bsky.social•28 days ago

Curse of Darkness improves on its predecessor slightly, this time opting for a more modern feeling "orbital" camera and marginally better level design. You play as Hector, a forgemaster who can resurrect the dead, and therein lies the games central gimmick...

dreofthedead.bsky.social•28 days ago

Hector call upon demons known as "Innocent Devils" that will follow you around and assist in combat with healing, offense and defense as well as aiding with exploration with a range of access and/or traversal skills. "IDs" evolved, learning new skills as you progress through the game. Pretty neat.

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