Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (NES) - Extraordinarily Hard Games

[@Pluveus]

I like the original format, because actually watching you play these hard games is kind of the draw.

[@andrewericdavison]

Pluveus yeah for sure - you’re an incredible player and the fun is watching you execute. I don’t mind if it’s more of a highlight reel as long as we get to see a mix of narration and live gameplay/reactions

[@tiannaroberts6153]

He probably did it this way for this episode because the gameplay is likely full of curse words. The original series was made before he started using family friendly language. It sounds like he probably did the voice over for the video recently and revoicing the entire gameplay would not have worked.

[@griffinmackenzie]

Tianna Roberts sucks because swearing Ryu was 9000x better to watch

[@jonteguy]

@MPDeity The sad reality is that those 20% most likely watch other content that is not family friendly whether it's KZbin or somewhere else. All he's really doing at the end of the day is ruining it for people who are not kids because those kids are 100% watching people curse somewhere else. Cursing is bad but it's also kind of fun to see the real emotion of someone who's playing a game or something. Catering to a minority is a bad business move in almost all scenarios because you end up punishing the majority who are most likely more commited anyway, I learned this at Uni in Sweden. This obviously depends on what kind of business it is etc, sometimes you just *have* to do that, but this is not one of those cases.

[@ChaseWSanders]

@@jonteguy He's ruining it for you by not cursing? That sounds really dramatic. I don't necessarily disagree with your sentiment: I don't have a problem with cursing. Still, I don't think Ryu refusing to curse ruins the content.

[@kalythgaming]

A new Season of the series would be cool, Ryu!

[@TheDarkMurf]

Yes! i love this series

[@cbrackin531]

agreed!!!

[@TylerBrainerd]

Am I mistaken or are all the original series NES games? it would be fun to do an SNES version.

[@natediggitydog8]

Yeah!!!

[@richardbeathe9177]

Zombies ate my neighbors

[@ScaredX]

I highly recommend keeping the old format of getting as far as you can in one or two attempts and keeping the reviews for the end when you're ranking the game difficulties. I would enjoy seeing this return for a part two.

[@Nateguana]

I agree

[@TheYellowKazoo]

I agree with you, ScaredX!

[@kevinlemon3467]

Loved the old format. It's fun to see you adapt and get better at the game. Everyone does reviews, especially of crazy hard old games, but few people go from newb to master like Ryukahr. There's something immensely satisfying about watching you learn and analysis a situation.

[@Luigifan180]

Simon belmont: So we meet again! My archnemesis, STAIRS! If Dracula wanted to win against Simon, he just would need to have his arena be stairs.

[@Pluveus]

Trevor

[@TrevorRS05]

You called for me?

[@hartey33]

Would love to see this series come back. Personally I love watching u actually play the game for a longer vid & then either review them all together like in season 1 or do a sit down style at the end of each vid. Just my preference though.

[@johnforrestboone1]

I do think i agree with hartey 33 that i really like your playthrough videos.i personally think Ryu is more entertaining to me when he is not scripted. But regardless i still enjoyed this vid.

[@BiffHorrific]

"what were they thinking!"

[@Delcaek]

Ryukahr is James confirmed

[@nrkey9166]

He gonna take back to the past.....

[@syumisan36]

@@nrkey9166 To play shitty games that suck ass?

[@daronofennell3474]

Take a diarrhea

[@jpet3]

dump in his ear

[@vanecps]

A lot of AVGN references here. Well done Ryu, well done. Liked this video :3

[@xaviertwist4419]

Why not both? Have each episode in two parts, part 1 being the playthrough and part 2 being the review/recap. Best of both worlds.

[@Macop]

I hope you bring this series back! I like the format, where if you play a hard game for the first time, that we get the actual raw reactions to the hardships you meet in the game. Review is interesting, but those are plentyful of, and they are hard to be unique, to stand out, in an entertaining way. Raw reactions however, will always be unique since everyone reacts differently. :)

[@sliverpretender3156]

I think you struck a winning formula with the Season 1 format. The only things I might tweak would be making all first impression videos the same length (ideally 30 min) and including more of what wasn't seen in those videos in the final ranking video (e.g. later levels, final bosses). And do please keep the ranking aspect - it may be tricky, but it's really interesting to see how all the games compare in difficulty at the end.

[@1KamaronConClase]

I would be ok with one video based on the highlights of a stream (like the other ones) and then a recap / review. Listening to your thoughs is always interesting. Great job as always, love the channel.

[@g1x077]

Sounds like Calmer AVGN

[@ssssip]

so just a video game nerd

[@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct]

He’s the Bearded Nintendo Nerd He’s the Bearded Mario Maker Nerd He’s the Bearded Kaizo Endless SUPER Expert One-Life Hail Mary Nerd He’s the Bearded Video Game Nerrrrd :P

[@g1x077]

@@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct 😂😂

[@frostburnwoof]

I don't mind this format Ryu. It's like a history lesson for classic games. Though it is pretty darn enjoyable to watch you play these games. Makes some us here feel we've played and conquered them ourselves. lol

[@mmopronick7443]

It's rare that someone known for one genre of games has videos of another type do so well on the channel like this. If you enjoy it I'm sure most of us would LOVE to see this rather unique series on youtube.

[@natediggitydog8]

RYU! I have watched that whole series this past week and watched all your old playthrus of the ehg series on twitch. You were RIGHT. IT IS about the journey! AND your old format where we experienced the game with you was 90% of the entertainment. This format, while comedic, isn’t what your channel is made for. But experiencing the grind of tough old games with you def is so much fun. I say “More!!”

[@copyleft2880]

The recap-like video was super fun. I personally never had interest in playing castlevania, but you gave me a piece of your experience and reasons on what is good or bad and why. This is valuable information delivered in a short and funny format that I would like to see again sometime.

[@KandyKane1888]

You really should continue this series. Always enjoyed watching it.

[@spongyoshi]

I personally really like to see you play through those games but your review-style is also honestly excellent!

[@jonbull7363]

I wish that was longer! 😂 Happy to see this! I really look forward to season 2 if you do it! They really remind me of my childhood. It’s probably why I like Mario Maker so much.

[@jmr2373]

I like the old format more because the videos are a little longer. Anyway you could make like a mixture of both. Love it

[@bmb-ub6ec]

I would really like you to bring back the extraordinarily hard game series but keep the original style. I like this way as well but the other way was more personable and I enjoyed seeing your reaction to obstacles within the game. Either way if you put it out I would definitely watch it. You are one of the most entertaining KZbinrs out there and I value your hard work.

[@avaedana4763]

I like the idea of you doing partial play through and then a review at the end. It’s always fun to see you tackle difficult games.

[@MrYuriTambor]

Ryu, if you asked me, I would prefer the format you had before. BUT any format is good, just do more EHG!!! And keep the whole archive on Twitch, because the whole journey is very fun to watch!

[@abtinbarzin8369]

Definitely prefer gameplay to reviews. Keep it up my dude, give us that Ryu content we all want

[@beardymcj2026]

1:19 The Castelvania equivalent of Mario Maker Bomb excavation

[@varunc2605]

@Silviu Marian Why?

[@IBadmoon]

Man I'm glad for any EHG I can get, would love to see a full series 2. Its so fun revisiting the games I grew up with and remembering the simpler times.

[@TheDarkMurf]

i loved the original format with the reviews/ranking on the final episode. but this was also great!

[@jabraltermcwheelwagon6656]

These videos are awesome ryu. Been watching ur mario maker videos for about a year now, love ur content. Personally, I think you have a huge potential with game reviews like this. Your outlook is great, humor is on point and very well organized. Might wanna keep doing game game reviews and list videos. Your very good at it and I feel it will lead to a bigger fanbase that you rightfully deserve. Dont stop playing mario maker tho cause ur a god at it.

[@MrAaronjt1981]

Love the series please do more. The style of playing thru the game while commenting was the hook for me, it was nostalgic. Seeing all the stages and your progression was awesome too, I found myself saying " that's how you beat that part!" A lot. Gg bro great vids👍🏼

[@nienautn]

Hey Ryu! Loved the analysis you made of the game, but I also wanted to see a gameplay commentary, maybe you should combine the two formats. Start with your typical "first impressions" with gameplay, go as far as you can and in the end, make a review of the experience of playing it. That would be a best of both worlds cenario. I love this series and you should keep doing them (:

[@comstocktheprophet9144]

I like this new format Ryu!!!!!! Nicely done. Actually I think you could do it both. First publishing a video of you playing the games, then the review

[@Cressy89]

Great video, one of my favourite castlevania games and a really fun speedrun to watch too if you get the chance. Hope this series does come back, it was fun watching you go through tough games. :D

[@jjwkoester]

You should definitely bring back the series and I love the review format! It’s quite nice and relaxing. Adds that extra variety to the channel as well :)

[@1Onsokumaru1]

I love this format. So much personality in the review. Keep doing them, bro

[@steelwa6814]

Damn, i cant like twice. This format is a nice flavour. Dont get me wrong i like your other videos, but this is top tier content right here.

[@GretgorPooper]

I love this mini "review" you made in this video, Ryu. Would love to see more videos like that from you.

[@13akeman]

"what where they thinkiiing?!" haha, made me giggle, nice reference

[@closerseemsfurther]

YES! Thank you. Awesome series. I especially liked the Battletoads episode, as I played the heck out of that game as a kid.

[@Crumbling_Vortex]

I'd love to see more of these, and I think the format is great! Love your content, Ryu!

[@tob98viol]

Yeah please bring back this series... I love it

[@randomsomeone1617]

Old enough to really appreciate this series. Keep them coming!

[@potomax]

Wow, as a big fan on review/opinion based videos on youtube, this was super enjoyable. I'd definitely love more stuff like that from you !

[@BarnacleBrown]

Sweet this format of video sure helps your professionalism shine. This video was so crisp and of high production value!

[@ThePaulFord]

I like this format a lot! I think it’d be cool to see you publish this on a Sunday, and then maybe a level or two in the original format as a bonus video the next day? I’d watch both for sure.

[@funkyflickerbean2503]

Actraiser, Earthworm Jim 2, Barts Nightmare, Xombies Ate My Neighbors, Batman, Demons Crest, Lion King, RoboCop, Indiana Jones... you have enough for a few more seasons yet! If it gets too much just just out the Game Genie, lol.

[@tinymarsracing]

I will worship the KZbin algorithm as my new God for finally giving this underwatched series of yours the viewers it deserves!

[@lf2334]

Watching you play games with your personality is what it's all about for me. Super awesome entertainment value. This felt more like a review to me. I like to see your pain and anguish playing these games. 😃

[@SavingPrivateBob]

I really like this change of pace, Ryu. You're taking your content super seriously to this day and it's great to see

[@botronas6039]

You uploading League and Extraordinarily hard games just makes my little heart beat even harder

[@katf9513]

I liked to watch you play through these games, not just talk about what makes them hard, but showing them in full context and how they affect the gameplay. I would love to see another season of this series, including titles from different consoles or genres of games, such as the infamous Touhou.

[@mikeleonard8521]

I really enjoyed this format. Kind of a behind-the-scenes look and review.

[@dannysg3229]

All I can say is that 8-bit music is so good. 🎶🎵

[@phillipkristufek4494]

If you check out his extrodinarily hard games series he played it and 9 other really hard games

[@IcemanBrother1992]

It sure takes much effort but imo the format that works best includes both: - 1 medium-long video with edited highlights from your first try (and all related "wtf??"s) - 1 short conclusive review/commentary like this one (and the full successful playthrough on Twitch of course) But whatever you choose to go for, I'll be looking forward to it!

[@CrystalEN7]

"What we're they thinking?" Definitely an influence of the AVGN there!

[@aarontavernier5605]

I would definitely love to see more of you playing extraordinarily hard games, but I prefer seeing more of you play the games. Either way I'll be watching any more of these that you do 😁

[@ryancalder7198]

I think the way you did it before was good. You playing through first and then reviewing them all in one video is nice and concice

[@tylernol1566]

I went back and watched the WHOLE SEASON 1! Can't wait for more. Doesn't matter what content format. Love your shit, dude. Keep it up!

[@rasui80]

Really enjoyed the video, I love the series. :) Keep up the good work man

[@HappyHistorianGaming]

Please do more videos like the original extraordinarily hard games. They were awesome! Truly reminiscent of when I was a younger lad and trying to beat these games on the original consoles.

[@davidwoodward7948]

Would love to see a continuation of this series of hard games!

[@hunterosborne2373]

Was looking for a multiplayer madness after all the hype. "A video like none I've ever done before," Ryu 2020. Thanks for the content.

[@BlakeTheSnake98]

Hey Ryu love your content. Keep it up. Also you should play more hard games. That would be pretty dope.

[@imblayck]

I like this style of EHG a lot more than the original one. Really nice video overall man.

[@mattman8436]

A review/recap on classic games are great! Would love to see more!

[@jeremyjensen6924]

Hoping this means a whole new season of this series...such fun to watch!

[@wispurkultus9585]

Wooooo! Glad to see this series coming back! But I did like the old format better. Reliving the pain of struggling through levels hits that nostalgia.

[@lovepirate14]

Ryu! Bring it back! I like the style of this format, but I also like the old style as well. Personally I think the best bet is to play through 10 more hard games, then rank them and review them in this style at the end of the season, so basically the same way as the first set. This was such a fun series!

[@kenthejanitor3134]

I like this format, it’s short and sweet and to the point

[@DudeMcAwesome]

I would definitely love to see the return of the Extraordinarily Hard Games series.

[@jjwkoester]

I know that this is a bit later down the line in terms of video gaming but the game that always drove me mad was MediEvil. That 1998 PlayStation game was either really difficult or I was too unskilled and young. Anyway I love this series man! It’s super cool seeing you play these games!

[@3percentforlife]

This format is great. I would love a season similar to this

[@user-gk5vw4in8w]

Never knew why extraordinary was used to describe something special, it’s just the words extra ordinary.

[@jadeblack21]

I prefer the original format personally. To me it's more fun to see exactly how the games work - otherwise it's hard to appreciate how difficult they really are. Your content is amazing man :) Keep it up!

[@bryanvickers]

I like the review style, BUT I LOVE watching you play and react to the games as you try them out. Would be cool to do a combo where you do your typical playthrough where you laugh at the challenges and react to the game. And then tack on a 3 - 5 minute review like this at the end.

[@timothyritchie5290]

I think the other format was better. AVGN has rather nailed analysing/moanibg about how hard some games are. What makes your other videos great is your perseverance and positive attitude to difficult challenges.

[@DarkDuncan90]

Really hope you bring back the series! Any format you feel passionate about will be more than welcome!

[@mysty1353]

Hey, this was going to be my request for Season 2. Awesome

[@ZeldaManic]

Please do Season 2!! Love this series!

[@square444]

Awesome! If you keep putting these out, I will keep watching them

[@itamar20112]

Ryu: "Do you know what is one of the worst aspects of the game?" Me who watched the AVGN episode: "hmmm... stairs?" Ryu: "Stairs!"

[@Jornker]

I love the editing and style of this video!

[@ShinoSarna]

Regardless of how, I'd love to see this series return. Do it however you like.

[@AdamTheHammer]

the review is a nice change form the usual gameplay, it reminded me of an AVGN episode without the swearing haha

[@TraneMrs]

"What were they thinking?"

[@billyswift5923]

Samd

[@colereed2370]

Aaassssssss

[@griffinmackenzie]

Adam The Hammer the swearing is what made it good

[@KruhlSentru]

Still hoping this series comes back for season 2! So many extraordinarily hard games to see still.

[@mkleftascar2686]

I liked the format of this video. I would love to see more like it.

[@jyrki2370]

Yes please. We need the second season. I have personally watch the first seoson multiple times now, but would be nice to see New games.

[@TealLlama]

Love uour setup Ryukahr!!

[@schnatterpick]

Personally i really, really, really liked the format you were using in Season 1. It lets me as a viewer kind of participate or atleast feel how hard the game actually is. This video was fun to watch but i would prefer the old format way more.

[@Ricardodelamuerte]

I’d watch every single episode of you started this series again Ryu ❤️

[@sanity1123]

I absolutely love this format! 😊 it’s reminiscent of old Jon Tron videos in your own Ryu style. Would love to see more of these 😍

[@director982]

I just asked for EHG to return, and here it is! I’m so happy!

[@lucianostertz2354]

Please bring the series back. I prefer the original format.

[@lm9327]

Thank you for posting!! I would love another season of extraordinarily hard games please!! I vote for the original format!

[@jdotoz]

I like the narrative format. It's a good digest of what makes it hard.

[@alexiscerrud199]

This was a fine video ryu I'd watch this as a series

[@bartold7080]

Remember this phrase at the name menu before starting the game. "Help Me". Gives you 10 lives. By the video content, it seems you got Grant DaNasty and Alucard. Somehow you didn't get Sypha, or didn't show it. Each alternate character has different strengths to offer and weaknesses to work around. Each offers a different ending, as does Trevor solo. Replayability was good for this game back in the day. The difficultly seemed unforgiving at times compared to the first Castlevania, but satisfying upon completion. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Nate_ROB_]

Loved this format. Keep it up!

[@Bada4ever]

Hope we get the new season of Extraordinarily Hard Games with the old format of watching you play the game, then review and rank them.

[@slumpcat6352]

Ryuuuuuu, you just have to do season 2! It would be so rad! If you do end up making season 2 and want some input on the format, I personally love the unscripted gameplay and it's cool to see your genuine reaction to the challenge and the process of overcoming it. If you gave each game like 3-4 videos of just gameplay (edited to show your progress through the entire game) that would be so freaking cool dude! Some games I would recommend: Bionic Commando (NES) Zombies Ate My Neighbours (SNES) Super R Type (SNES) Bayou Billy (NES) Fester's Quest (NES)