Castlevania: Harmony of Despair speed run (Simon, all chapters) in

[@antonio.3432]

*Simon enters Dracula's room* *Sees Dracula* Simon: Hello

[@nemesis_patriarch8055]

@@xdlimao 'You dont belong in this world" :D

[@SakakiShizuma]

Simon: Hello There Dracula: General Belmont

[@wallymeatson4430]

Simon has fought Dracula so many times already it's casual at this point

[@duskythedergun1654]

Summing up stages. Chapter 1: Simon realizes he is pink, and gets pissed, consequently becoming Dio as he fights the target boss. Chapter 2: Simon is still Dio. He no longer gives a shit about being pink, and just channels his rage into spamming. Chapter 3: Simon becomes Samus and flips off sequence-obedience by instantly entering the boss' lair with a timed kick and a double jump. Chapter 4: More sequence-breaks, followed by an obligatory Dio moment. Chapter 5: Simon is still spamming daggers. Just how broken are they? Chapter 6: Simon can't help but feel pity for Dracula, and greets him with a 'Hello' for a pace of change. When Dracula threw the chalice aside, he felt as though Dracula didn't mean to and said "Oops". And as Dracula faded, he bid his mortal rival farewell with a casual "Good-Bye". (Truly, Simon and Dracula are friend behind the scenes, and this shows their respect for one another during their battles.) Chapter 7: Simon navigates a pyramid, and is parched by the time he reaches the boss. he lets loose a torrent of holy water, and hopefully quenched his thirst after the chapter was cleared. Chapter 8: Simon gets tired of the Legion spamming corpses and making such a ruckus that he violently shoves the bible in their face. Chapter 9: Twin Bee Chapter 10: Simon has PTSD as he relives his first adventure. Chapter 11: Simon has no idea where he is anymore.

[@Xaintrix]

I love the chat you have with Dracula. Awesome touch.

[@NotaSkeleton]

8:15. Favourite part of the entire thing.

[@davenwatts8173]

Way too perfect timing

[@dungeonwallmeat2113]

"Oops"

[@jruler93]

I love how the Origins stage isn't just an homage to the first Castlevania game, but literally the entire bloody thing.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

I kind of love that, though. It's almost like the devs are saying: "Yeah, we know Castlevania on the NES had frustrating controls so here's a chance to play it properly"

[@zallard1]

Randomly stumbled on these runs again and watched them all again; I had a blast playing through this forever ago. Love the Death fight at 6:36 where he's just chillin, then the barrage of knives start hitting him in the back and he just starts screaming WHAT... WHAT!?!?

[@TheSuperSNES]

Hahaha. Brauner, too. His fight usually goes "Blood art ARGHHH". My favorite antics in this are definitely at the end of chapter 6. The jump kick rhythm syncs perfectly with the music during the staircase climb. Haha.

[@zallard1]

@@TheSuperSNES Hahaha yeah Brauner's is great too. And yeah, that syncs up so weirdly perfectly.

[@timm_3r]

This was a game that deserved a sequel that expanded the rosters and a fleshed out a campaign. It could have included more online players with lobbies and dedicated servers. Damn it was a special game and this run is not messing around. If you knew how many hours he had to grind for that loot you'd know how he moves like a ninja on meth.

[@SithCats]

It's amazing how much fun this game was, considering how halfassed it was. It was almost entirely recycled assets from old games, and yet somehow it was amazing. Just imagine if they created something like this from scratch and actually balanced it (rather than just making Soma the best at almost everything while screwing over Alucard and almost all the female characters).

[@timm_3r]

@@SithCats I made the mistake of making Charlotte my first char to grind. She has some impressive run times but still lacks abilities like you mention. I'm just happy this game is finally able to be played through emulation. Someone will eventually figure out how to resurrect the online component.

[@sonicboy678]

Thus far, the closest I've seen to that is Grimoire of Souls. Yeah...

[@LoneOtaku158]

Unsurprisingly, the Castlevania 1 stage takes Simon the longest out of all of them. He _might_ be suffering from PTSD...

[@eduardopipinel]

It's because Castelvania 1 gotta be thoughest no matter what 😎

[@MrCrespo583]

Kills Dracula in Dark Form Opens victory chest [Foie Gras] Hell Yeah!!

[@me-xz8zf]

We need a Castlevania maker game that follows this exact style of gameplay but well with the ability of adding whatever you want in it (just like Mario Maker, of course)! It should include: Castlevania (NES); Castlevania IV; Castlevania Rondo of Blood; and Symphony of the Night!

[@kappakiev9672]

And Aria of Sorrow

[@zackcvfair]

me how about all good 2d castlevanias lol

[@jatabo1574]

There was a PC port of this game whose creators could exactly do that, but they eventually abandoned the project.

[@playgrounddog691]

harmony of dissonanace please

[@q8k169]

me castlevania harmony of despair unihd on pc but we need developers to add things we need

[@ArmsDealer001]

"Hello" "Oops!" I about lost it laughing.

[@giogioscominghome4331]

😂

[@C-Vite]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin, saw this before when this released

[@Specter_ZXR]

God I miss this game, sick Simon play man, well done.

[@NeoDanomaru]

Yet another Harmony of Despair player that plays the game better than I do!! Can't seem to stop running into one!

[@Iminbrawl]

Man I miss this game, it was always good to see a fellow Simon player in the sea of Somas.

[@Irisfantasies]

the remixes on this game are godly :D

[@someoneusedtobeknown2645]

I love how Braumer went "Blood AUGH art AGH te- AAAUUUHHHHHH"

[@teamdoa]

That stage end music from chapter 7 the pyramid stage is the same tune from Konami's Kings Valley 2 on the MSX.

[@FoieGras]

He may 2-feet tall, but Simon Belmont by any sprite is still SIMON Mother-F-ckin' BELMONT!

[@Kevinmiami1]

God damn, I was loving this video and about to subscribe when I found out it was PJ the whole time!! That's amazing lmao. Love your stuff dude.

[@TheSuperSNES]

[@terrasque13]

This is amazing! Awesome work!

[@igodreamer7096]

Great gameplay! :) "Hello" part was genius xD

[@Sir_Bone-Head]

Ah yes, the Belmont's sacred weapon . . . a lotta daggers

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

20:25 "Simon belmondo! You are a bold one!"

[@kaolee2188]

8:18 that music sync

[@adachitohru7000]

Nice jump kick remix bro!

[@BeanBlaster117]

I was never great at this game, or could afford the extra characters, but damn do i miss this. Thanks for the video! Job well done!

[@Stroggoii]

You don't get how floaty Castlevania got until you see NES sprites moving like Igavania characters. Careful platforming? What?

[@sasakithesolemnone8108]

The time of pixel perfect jumps has long passed. As much as I understand how you guys want games to be balls to the walls hard, no thanks. Tight jumps over invisible pits of Simon's Quest are just infuriating as all hell. I want my challenge with a bit of respect.

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

@@sasakithesolemnone8108 Oh sure, I'm pretty sure the dude's just pointing out how much the series has evolved since the OG titles. Excepting Lords of Shadow, I love this series for trying out new things like inventing Metroidvanias, or doing hack and slash titles, or making a horribly underrated entry that relied heavily on a spooky ass atmosphere.

[@playgrounddog691]

Strog

[@playgrounddog691]

wut is igavania

[@joeguy9817]

@@playgrounddog691 it's a nickname for the metroidvania type castlevania games

[@niczx0578]

Dracula's castle: exists *Simon Belmont:* *Helo*

[@tums666]

the most obnoxious thing about this game was solo running chapter 11 no less than 50 times with fuma and still not getting fuma plate

[@Jimmeeehhh]

Struggles are indeed real. Just hit 360 kills on Astarte and she will not give me the second Miser.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

Monsters: "He's like a Goddamn howitzer, he's just mowing through us. What the fuck did Dracula do to this guy to piss him off so badly?!"

[@flintecho3591]

Simon skipping the entire clock tower stage is an absolute crime

[@nocturneprividyenie2391]

Your skills are crazy, dude.

[@aputridpileofb-movies6542]

I believe chapter 11 may be a map from the NES game Getsu Fuuma Den, more popularly known by its remake(?), Samurai Ghost.

[@BuckFastZombie]

Would love to have the engine/tools they used t make this game, you could make a really awesome new castlevania game with it, even co-op camaing/chapters.

[@getsufuma9337]

you beat the entire game under the time it takes to complete a level

[@KingDaveth]

"Dracula you dropped your drink :C" - Simon

[@anthonyb41995]

Awesome run! God, I miss this game… 😢 i wish they did a remake/remastered of it.

[@mr7oclock346]

You made that fight against retro Dracula look to easy. For anyone who hasn't played this game, Retro Dracula is super over powered in this game

[@techscv3]

I was never able to beat him on hard mode solo

[@krispycreamxd1075]

@@techscv3 same here

[@techscv3]

@@krispycreamxd1075 I always got VERY close to beating him due to the amount of hits I gave him but I always died at the end. I think about going back to the game soon and then hope I still got my save and try to actually beat him

[@krispycreamxd1075]

@@techscv3 i am also thinking going back to play that game.

[@reeverfalls2069]

@@techscv3 you guys should. I've been playing the crap out of it the last three days... unfortunately I gotta grind all my shit back from scratch cause I had to wipe my hardrive. Didn't backup like an idiot. So now I'm just spamming yasutsuna alucaed till I get valmanways lol

[@rightwing707]

*Nods in pink Fuma main.*

[@andrewvangils3112]

That stage 2 run…. Genius

[@chadwicked444]

awesome stuff! i know what game i'm playing tommorow

[@acemeister1624]

TerminalMontage presents: Something About... Castlevania: Harmony of Despair - Simon Belmont Edition

[@davenwatts8173]

Get em Simon!!

[@Thewicked117]

There’s a cheese you can do in chapter 10 to skip all the bosses after Medusa, any character can do it, it’s the elevator cheese

[@AaronDarkus]

Feel the true powah of the 8-bit! :V.

[@phobia2720]

12:10 Simon Belmont II: Dies instantly

[@destinationskyline07]

25:11 is a bit too close for comfort.

[@ValentiaAlm]

I know there technically isn’t really “speedruns” for this game but if you tried submitting this to an official site i don’t think they’d let it slide cause its a replay and not live but still super impressive good job

[@eppinizer]

Interesting how zoomed out everything is. Almost a Risk of Rain feel. I don't think I have seen a Castlevania game that looks quite like this. I suppose this design choice might be for co-op purposes?

[@TheSuperSNES]

+Jeff McIntire This isn't even the full zoom! I believe there is one level further zoomed out and then a full-map zoom. Haha. That is very definitely because of co-op purposes and to make it easier to navigate the maps. Some of them are rather maze-like and being able to see the entire thing helps to find out where to go.

[@eppinizer]

+TheSuperSNES Ah cool. So because of the zoom are you able to plan out your run better? For instance, seeing a moving platform that you won't actually use for a while and knowing you have time to grab an extra item since the cycle is going to be bad? Or maybe you load into a level and see a sprite spawned in a certain location that clues you in to what RNG will be like elsewhere? I don't know anything about the game obviously haha, just speculating the possibilities.

[@TheSuperSNES]

+Jeff McIntire Haha, unfortunately not! I use this zoom simply because I am most used to this perspective from casual play, so it is "easier" for me to hit corner boosts. The zoom is nice for helping to keep track of your partners and play through it casually, but it really is inconsequential in speed runs.

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

@@eppinizer You can zoom in more like what'd be the standard but it is generally easier to navigate with it at least slightly zoomed out. I don't recommend the pixel hunting full map zoom out, so if you own this on PS3 which has a local co-op option, stick together with your friends offline.

[@dapplebaumer]

SKIP TO 8:14 FOR THE BEST PART OF VIDEO HANDS DOWN

[@ArcaneMaiden]

You JUST had to kill the poor Salems, don't you? :'(

[@jeankirstengbf895]

This is Badass gameplay

[@newgameld2512]

THOUSAND BLADES!!!

[@GeminiNES]

Great game, awesome play :)

[@totallynoteverything1.]

16:00 how Castlevania 1 actually happened

[@centurion-gaming9334]

I've played this game for a while and what i want to understand why use the fool's tablet am I missing something about it or what?

[@TheSuperSNES]

Fool's Tablet gives a really big INT boost, which is what sub-weapons scale off of. Since those are my primary dps over whip (which scales on STR), they're preferable to Miser Ring or any other accessory.

[@eggyboi5737]

Lean, The first Belmont story-wise. Simon, The first Belmont to have a game. Me: this doesn't add up..

[@bryancesar4603]

Incredible!!!!

[@despawningenemy420]

Why do you start with that super strong dagger barrage thing? Man this looks fun lol

[@AlluMan96]

I always enjoy seeing speedrunners do games I am very familiar with, because it's like looking at a whole different game being played. Not only do they just absolutely dunk on parts that I'll struggle many sessions with, but also just the way they do things so differently, manipulating level design in such weird ways. Drawing aggro of enemies behind walls to use them as step-ladders, using secret breakable walls as a means of keeping his momentum, just stuff I wouldn't even consider doing in a conventional playthrough, not the least for the fact that I am as far from "Speedrunning" as you can be when it comes to playstyle. In particular, I appreciate somebody absolutely taking a shit all over Stage 3. That thing is just the worst level in Harmony of Desair, bar none. It's all built around this really cool boss encounter, but the stage itself just feels so vacant and boring with nothing special about it.

[@paulofduty9790]

Awesome 👍

[@jimmythegrunt7371]

I wish it would have been the Super Castlevania IV Simon instead of the NES Simon, but ah well, I guess.

[@shaisaavedragutierrez4173]

No elevator glitch in CH 10? or it will be an insta kill due to the spikes with your present gear/ring set

[@TheSuperSNES]

Nah, these runs were done without using zips. There are a few options for Simon to zip in chapter 10, but I wanted to do every chapter without them. :P

[@shaisaavedragutierrez4173]

Oh Interesting, Regardless that was an impressive run of this game.

[@m4554c73d]

one boss i could never master was chapter 10 retro drac.....

[@superaielman]

Thought about running this with any different characters (I saw that you had a few Charlotte runs up) or are you HoDed out for the moment?

[@carlmosley3492]

what gear are you wearing on this character

[@thegreatfatwhale7269]

Why didn’t you do the elevator glitch with Simon? If you fall from high enough then slide it’s possible to go right to retro Dracula in chapter 10

[@TheSuperSNES]

All of these runs are intentionally done without zips. Every level has to follow the same rules, and I think zipless makes for much, much more interesting runs of the other chapters, so I unfortunately had to play Ch10 the honest way.

[@luisanunes4365]

Whatever the dracula s monsters do,they still dont have a single chance to beat simon belmont

[@getter3in1]

for a moment i thought you using item crush, but wow

[@Kidddas]

FYI xbox live players the reason u can't unlock chapter 7 after u pass chapter 6 is u gotta download add ons to play chapters 7-11

[@lucaspuppetsmaster]

I need this game on pc or ps4

[@elflordyt6830]

Is Simon a skin for Julius or Richter or someone?

[@TheSuperSNES]

Simon is a DLC character. He is himself. He doesn't have any special abilities except for a whip fireball (useful in very few situations) and being short. Simon doesn't get any of the special techs like Richter or Julius or the others.

[@elflordyt6830]

TheSuperSNES, oh! Ok! Thanks!

[@Rihcterwilker]

This game is like "we have lots of assets from old castlevania games... hum... we should make some money with that..."

[@dreamweaver5803]

Richter WLK yeah, that's part of it, but the result was excellent. Pretty under rated in my opinion.

[@Isaac.769]

and what happens with all the good stuff you obtain einning the levels? can you use it for next levels, as farming items and weapons to make them easier? or each play is with any armor?

[@TheSuperSNES]

You are precisely correct! All items you earn (whether you survive the round or die) are added to your inventory. You can equip them next time, sell them for money, or just let them sit. it's a really neat game, but very grindy!

[@Isaac.769]

oh, thanks!

[@irvincastillo5724]

Why Simon's health is counting down?

[@TheSuperSNES]

I equipped an item called Fool's Tablet, which poisons me in exchange for giving some really nice stat bonuses. It increases my subweapon damage quite a lot, and damage is all that matters here. :P

[@k1ngsavage15]

TheSuperSNES what chapter do you get it from?

[@adriangiovanniraynorumboh358]

Don't fuck with 8-bit.

[@RichterTheRat]

They really should have used his Chronicles sprite.

[@opplerdop]

Is there any reason a Miser Ring Soma run wouldn't be faster? Or is this just a Simon run.

[@2PacPRNDL]

huh

[@Roach_Toast]

I'm pretty sure it's just a Simon run

[@elfmonster3082]

BLOOD AR- *WHAT?!*

[@josephpowers7155]

What exactly is the point of constantly losing 3 hp per second?

[@TheSuperSNES]

The HP drain/poison is from an accessory called Fool's Tablet which gives a huge boost to our INT stat (I think +8 each? +16 for the pair). Subweapon damage is based off of INT, and we rely on that for all of our damage, so it is definitely worth being one hit away from death for the damage boost.

[@josephpowers7155]

@@TheSuperSNES I see// thx for the reply & have a nice day

[@elowell85]

What is this, a Castlevania for ants?

[@elflordyt6830]

HOW DO I UPGRADE SIMONS WHIP

[@TheSuperSNES]

All the whip users power up as you gain levels in their subweapons (through the DLC subweapons don't count, iirc....at the very least the retro subweapons don't count, idk if javelin does).

[@elflordyt6830]

@@TheSuperSNES, THANK YOU!

[@porygonlover322]

Is this runnable in multiplayer? Could be fun at a GDQ if so.

[@TheSuperSNES]

+porygonlover322 It is! Aftermath, Mecha Richter, and I did the first 6 levels multiplayer. I would maybe be fun at a GDQ, but we would need 3-4 Xbox 360's hooked up to XBL at once on site. And some players would need to drop/reconnect as we go because certain levels are faster for just 2 players. It would be very difficult to get set up, and it'd probably be very difficult to follow along if you don't know the game. This game just isn't very well suited for a GDQ, imo. :(

[@Irisfantasies]

maybe just a one person speedrun?... i would still throw my money for something like this :)-

[@marcoantonioramosrodas8935]

It will be cool if Simon had had his moddel from the super nintendo.

[@lucaspuppetsmaster]

Klaige play this too?

[@TheHeroExodus]

this game was almost great, they should give it another go

[@MrRastephen]

Don’t be disheartened, people only don’t play if nobody plays.. I still play on Xbox.. they came out with a backwards on xone.. gt:alucard is born

[@MrRastephen]

I kept all my previously bought dlc but had to start fresh with gear and xp :(

[@reeverfalls2069]

@@MrRastephen dude same. I'm playing on Xbox 360 right now. Lost ALL of my stuff :( sad days.

[@Raishun0358]

人力サウザンドエッジwwww

[@elflordyt6830]

Is there only 1 chapter in the demo?

[@NC-lu1xb]

1 on the demo, 6 on the full xbox360 version and 7 on the PS3 version. 11 in total but PS4 version only has base 7.

[@elflordyt6830]

N C, thx.

[@lucaspuppetsmaster]

@@NC-lu1xb ps3*

[@MisfortunaExo]

Wait this is an actual game?

[@sykesreborn8628]

Is he using hacks? Or can Simon really throw that fast?

[@TheSuperSNES]

Haha, not using hacks. You can cancel the throwing animation with a backdash, and cancel the backdash with a crouch. You can just map R.Dagger to "down+special", hold "down" and alternate mashing "backdash" and "special weapon".

[@sykesreborn8628]

@@TheSuperSNES That's awesome! I never new about that kind of stuff. Thanks man! Awesome video by the way.

[@eduardopipinel]

Simon seems a little overpowered, but just little 😅 Anyway, l love the way he recklessly hacks though the level, just because he can

[@thiccboss4780]

*why is he glowing pink* i came to see orange Simon -i mean not orange just.....brownish-

[@TheSuperSNES]

I picked pink because I liked the pink. Unfortunately, though, even if I used his normal colors he would still appear pink because the accessories that I use poison him.

[@thiccboss4780]

oh well.........still it IS simon , and not weaboo Simon but NES Simon , and you're pretty good with him!!! here's a reward for your Vampire Hunting Skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICtnn6MgNZ8rpI

[@baguetteotaku3834]

Wow your good

[@cfuenza4106]

Is this like a remake of SOTN??

[@Aerowind]

It's a multiplayer loot grind game.

[@captainalucard4212]

Hey wanna play some CHOD? ;)

[@captainalucard4212]

Jk, Awesome video ! I'm very impressed :D

[@captainalucard4212]

+legion belmont si ! hola es un placer!

[@somerandomkid3805]

Who wants to play this on Xbox 360 with meh

[@ZelgadisEddy]

Impossibru

[@Kidddas]

games with gold anyone u should play online and help other players pass the levels.