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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

Here's the Super Castlevania IV video from 1992! Playing Super Castlevania IV in 1992

[@biberbotzemann]

sweeet! :D

[@theelfkilla]

Hey James or Mike, how about you guys play "Masters of Darkness" on the Sega Master System. Its Sega's answer to Castlevania. It came out on the Game Gear also. I'd like to hear what you guys gotta say while playing it.

[@samuellopes3935]

Kaiser Jose I also wanted them to play that game, but I've seen their collection list on their site and it seems that they don't have the game yet. At least, the Master System version. Seeing as both of them like Castlevania, they definitely should get their hands on that game.

[@TickleMeCthulhu]

Doesn't the same skeleton kill you at 7:20 in this video, 22 years later?

[@smooooth_]

You guys should play Five Nights At Freddy's one day. I know it's isn't a retro game, but I think it would be funny to see you and Mike's reaction.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Beating a boss and dying at the same time, the worst feeling ever

[@HunterX57]

It's worse in certain megaman games where you don't become invulnerable after killing the boss, but the game still freezes your inputs as soon as it dies forcing you to stand in the way of an oncoming attack and die to it.

[@esmooth919]

Not as bad as a Double KO in any fighting game (particularly Street Fighter)

[@HunterX57]

esmooth919 As long as you aren't down a round, that usually leads to a sudden death round, or another chance. At least in your standard versus/arcade modes. It sucks to high heaven in survival mode runs though.

[@Pichustrikesback]

esmooth919 worst than that was when in the slow motion ending hit both are apparently KO but then your opponent had like zero energy left but stands up again.

[@blackspiraldancer6]

Just happened to me the other day in Diablo 3. Worst part about it, they dropped a legendary, but I had to beat him again, and for some reason, all the loot was gone.

[@Jeffmetal42]

Damn James, I can hear that SNES controller screaming in agony. Got a death grip on that thing.

[@SuperNintendoZach]

I can hear cracking...cracking!

[@needleman08]

9:35

[@alexkfridges]

I love so much that the microphone pics up the desperate clenching and straining of the controller as they play through the stressful parts - Brings back that feeling of playing through a difficult game on the SNES with your childhood friends, and the stress and intensity when you made it far. It's a feeling modern games; full of autosaves, beginner gameplay mechanics, and unlimited internet walkthroughs, rarely reproduce.

[@Max_Payn3]

That’s why I and so many other people love dark souls (and other from soft games like Sekiro and Bloodborne) because they actually capture those elements and that vibe, but with enough modern elements to be something new.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

We remember those sounds so well lol

[@AmbiencePT]

Upload dat 92 shit !

[@gigaganon]

yeah, everyone, like this comment!

[@Darthpederos]

Yeyeyeyeye!

[@certee]

young avgn videos? sign me up!

[@GilWanderley]

I want the 1992 review on the channel!

[@dab88]

same

[@muertomaniaco]

Me too

[@townsjim]

***** James made a video review of the game in 1992

[@ehqheredia]

Me too!

[@thesaskatchewankid]

Bring the '92 review!

[@ghostywun8844]

A true classic, a gem of the snes era. I remember getting this game for Christmas back in 1991. I consider this game to be a masterpiece in many more ways than one to a point where I and many others consider it legendary. One of the best games ever made, for sure. It blew my socks off -- fond memories and good times

[@jasonleveck8546]

100%

[@russellcampbell3500]

Absofuckinloutly agree

[@llm7676]

Part one to me is the best, but only because it has heavy Nostalgia with it. I was around 5 and my father came home late from work, I was playing Super Mario Bros as it was the only game I had. He came into the room and surprised me and my brothers with 3 games, second hand of course, we weren't the richest family growing up. Along the games were ExciteBike, Thundercade, and Castlevania. I went ape shit like any 5 year old would and popped that sucker in and played for hours. I never got passed the 3rd stage until recently when I finally beat that game. I was never a fan of the RPG style castlevanias, CV4 is a damn good game and I enjoyed that one too. I'm still trying to get ahold of all the castlevanias I missed out on the N64 titles and SEGA titles.

[@symir547]

20:35 That's some real SNES concentration right there. You guys are awesome

[@astrangeone]

Lol. My mother called it the "constipated look" and took many pains to stop me from playing when I got really quiet. It was highly annoying...:P

[@PetProjects2011]

1:51 "What you just walk over it? You can just WALK over it."

[@DarthKato]

I got that reference. Well played! ^_^

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

I thought the exact same thing. I was sure James would say it, but he didn't

[@MotionRideVideos]

Ha! I wanted to quote that too and checked if someone else did. And you beat me to it. :D

[@pjbrown4736]

Love the frustration, as I can relate. I will say it was worth playing hooky from school to beat that 23 years ago.

[@mathers1980]

Mike is that guy who makes u feel good while ur having a bad run. These 2 together work on so many levels!

[@emiranda2491]

That part when Mike finishes Dracula off then shouts is so priceless!! Lol XD

[@SnowFairy1999]

mike: " you're fucking mental" referring to james mike: 21:00....

[@StrokedGT]

Rondo of Blood is definitely worth playing, it's one of the best in the series.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Maybe the best more linear game of the series. The alternate levels and Maria are awesome and best OST of the whole series. The Adventure ReBirth is great too and I like metroidvanias as well.

[@UltrosTako]

I found this channel a long time ago and skipped over it. Whyyy did I do that? This is art. Nostalgic, Hilarious, frustrating, thought provoking, 4-16 bit, you-tube art!! Mad props to you two for bravely going where a lot of us have been (but forgot about) before. This reminds me how amazingly easy gamer kids have it these days! SUBBED! thank you cinemassacre. :D

[@Mikodemuz11]

Agreed

[@PeteSkerritt]

I'm gonna start calling you two the Cardiac Kids, because you find ways to make boss battles very close-- and very exciting to watch as a viewer. That final 1-2 combo of Death and Dracula will test the patience of a lot of players; I remember many attempts, staying up late at night, trying to take both down... until I figured out movement and attack patterns and learned to counterattack. I still struggle a bit with both bosses to this day, but years (and years) of experience do serve me well when I play through the game every year. I finish in one sitting, usually using a handful of continues along the way. Like James, I consider Super Castlevania IV to be the best of the series. Symphony of the Night is a close second. I spent TONS of time playing Super Castlevania IV just after release; I also taped the soundtrack to listen to in my car, thanks to having my SNES sound output through my stereo. There's just something about the direct approach that this game is, rather than the combination of genres that Symphony of the Night is. It's pure action, with little item management or character-building to interfere; not that either or both of these things is bad, but the lack of them here makes the game more pure, in my eyes. I'd love to see you take either of the PlayStation 2 Castlevanias for a spin, if only to see and hear what your responses might be. They are definitely flawed games, but I personally think both get a bit too much hate from the community at large. Looking forward to next week, guys; thanks for keeping these video coming. I really enjoy them.

[@امانيطلافحه]

i dont know

[@امانيطلافحه]

i dont remember

[@MKillBill]

Don't give them THAT much credit. They purposely make the battles look close that way just for entertainment. I'm sure they are better than what they portray on screen.

[@امانيطلافحه]

نعم لقد تذكرتها فعلا

[@Supermarioman3027]

tymMKillBill Really? I don't think so, James said he would stop dying on purpose...But then again he said that for the NERD, not for Monday. Still, I think this is the real deal...

[@otterno.1128]

Best game of all time for me. The feeling of fighting Dracula as the music swells and hits full blast at the end can’t be beaten.

[@cazovejanegra]

I still remember how epic it felt hearing Simon´s Theme when you were about to kill Dracula. Amazing!

[@Freako]

7:56, Realistically the worst thing to drown in would be sand. Imagine trying to breathe and just getting a mouth full and snorting sand until you asphyxiate. Wonderful!

[@pepekong]

Would be worse if it was diarrhea smelling and tasting sand.

[@starklombardi]

Pepe Silva I agree with the diarrhea drowning, choking with a terrible smell, way more awful.

[@Indomitable]

Drowning? Looks up Saw 3 pig vat scene. Enough said.

[@AdamJunqueiraRocha]

Now replace sand with powder juice.

[@algol291]

I can think of worse, but won't say. disgusting.

[@TheVGViking]

It's Thanksgiving in Dracula's castle?! This came out yesterday... which was Thanksgiving in Canada... thus it's been confirmed, Dracula's Canadian.

[@Gudamangipo]

I love the genuine rage of a geek. It's so unlike the Aaaaaaaaaaaah from a lot of youtubers now a days.

[@Jspotstudieos]

Adam Sams a lot of those KZbinrs we see are connected through corporations to capitalize on revenue

[@sammylane21]

When you hear that iconic music at 20:36 ,you just know that shit just got reals,huh??Haha!!

[@Glasses0N]

+Sammy Lane exactly!

[@Rukalin]

Of course we wanna see that 1992 review :D

[@Jared_Wignall]

For people that say the E.T. episode was exactly the same as the end of the movie, they didn't show the game footage, as they couldn't get the rights to use the E.T. name or likeness, so it was something similar to the game footage, but not what's shown in the episode, as the name and footage was changed to avoid copyright and getting sued from Universal and Spielberg. So no, it's not exactly the same as the review in the movie. So now, that portion has the name and footage from the game so it's now an Episode. Even James says the E.T. episode is an official AVGN Episode on his website. Also there will be a new Halloween Episode soon, so shut the fuck up people. You people just like to complain about absolutely nothing. It's just really sad.

[@Mitcellie]

Lol when hes wearing the whole reebok getup.

[@AUSRASTERMODUS]

omg i love the soundtrack so much !!!!

I generally don't like "Let's Play" videos, but your series is really really fun to watch, two old pals talking about anything they like, playing video games is revive very good memories. This episode, I think, is my favorite until now, the nostalgia, the excitement and the joy of you two playing this game of your childhood and college years is pretty genuine. Thanks for this :)

[@Vetteman4691]

James beat 3 gold bats with half life. Half-Life 3: Confirmed

[@Austin-ue5kh]

Dumb

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

2020 Just what's with that game and people dying for a sequel though

[@owiseone1]

The graphics of this game still look good.

[@spokehedz]

You know things are serious when you are sitting up straight, eyes locked on the screen and feet planted firmly on the ground. "You'll pay for the whole seat, but you will only need the edge!"

[@Hozak]

I always love watching James and Mike play games because its great watching people genuinly enjoy playing a game and talking about it. Just beating a game and speaking about what they love. also the frustration at fighting a difficult boss.

[@rennievidjagameman2000]

The 4 castlevania reviews of the nerd are my favorite episodes. I watched them at least 15 times. They are so good because it is the nerd but playing games he actualy likes and enjoyes for the most part. I hope some day there are more episodes like this, actual nerd episodes where the nerd gives himselve a break and plays some good games. I think that could bread new life in the nerd and will let him evolve as a charecter. It's time for something like this. Anyway great episode!

[@GatorMilk]

I was born in 97, and I grew up on SNES, NES, and N64. I never beat any games (I was a dumb fuckin kid).. I went back last summer to beat this, my childhood favorite. IT WAS GLORIOUS.

[@dragonofspades6914]

Definitely the best Castlevania in my opinion.....

[@tetsujin_144]

Rondo of Blood may beat it IMO. Symphony of the Night is a contender as well.

[@OmegaCoolsterDX]

Scope-Eye video yeah i personally prefer Rondo of Blood, i don't know when it comes to classic Castlevanias i prefer the "clunky" controls because it makes the sub weapons much more useful, in Super Castlevania 4 if you master the whip you don't need any sub weapons

[@devilmikey00]

Scope-Eye video Depends if you like the more RPGish ones vs. the classic ones like this. This is definitely the best of the classic style ones.

[@SuperNintendoZach]

This is my favorite also.

[@meermadon]

In regards to atmosphere I agree, but for gameplay I've always like CV3 the best of the original sidescrolling games.

[@SuperDuperJamer]

Yes, we all want to see James as a twelve-year-old reviewing a game. :3

[@C-J2000]

You two are such a great duo, I just love watching you guys play these games from my childhood. Keep up the great work m80s

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

I guess the next logical step is playing Dracula X on the SNES. Just to rinse out the sweet taste of Super Castlevania 4 with some diarrhea mouthwash.

[@stevenclark5173]

I'd rather not watch them lame out that final boss fight. Plus in order to get the good ending you have to not screw up at the end of level 3 and not die in stage 4 (because of that key).

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

Steven Clark I doubt they'd get to the end, even in a two-parter. That game is brutally difficult, for all the wrong reasons.

[@legoflyingpig]

Well he beat ghosts n goblins...

[@MrBaconNater]

They should play Rondo of Blood or Blood Lines.

[@kokodoko8036]

I prefer them to play Rondo of Blood, to use the PC Engine :D

[@kinorai]

Do Bloodline please! For us Genesis owners that did not have a Snes back then! (And it will still fit with the halloween spirit/)

[@bryankelly335]

Love this , guys..! I lost my shit when *Mike* called *James* mental for freaking out after beating a boss but then raged twice has hard at the end ..! haha I love it ..!

[@jordanrudner]

Great video. Thanks for putting them up. One of the best SNeS games and the best castlevania game. I'm surprised you didn't comment at all on the music. The music in this game is beyond epic.

[@schwarzerritter5724]

I guess playing and talking at the same time is really hard. Castlevania IV isn't all that hard if you just focus on playing.

[@philbateman1989]

I may be a complete nut for this, but I always find the rattling and creaking of old school controllers a part of the nostalgic experience when playing retro games. I've always thought it would be a cool feature for re-releases of retro games or emulators to have an option to dub in the rattling and creaking sounds of the buttons when you press them to emulate the sound of the old controllers. Sorta like how some bands add vinyl crackle to their tracks nowadays because people miss the distinct sound I guess :P

[@FannyPackMan100]

Controllers still do this to this day, so what would be the point? You can even get custom old school gaming controllers made to play emulators and computer games to mimic the nostalgia.

[@ramiel555]

Thanksgiving in Dracula's castle sounds like it'd be some shitty cartoon holiday special, that's kinda like the Grinch, where all the townsfolk are getting ready for thanksgiving, and talking about what they're thankful for, but Dracula is being a dick hole and is all like 'myah', but then in the end, he realizes the error of his ways, and invites everyone to eat thanksgiving dinner in his castle. Oh, then kills 'em all in a horrendously savage blood-orgy of destruction, the likes of which have never been seen, gorging himself into chaos.

[@notyoursavior78]

I guess I liked the NES ones bettter. Even if Castlevania II was cryptic as fuck that was a good game heh you guys made this a really fun video. Congrats Mike on the win!

[@SonicChaocc]

I think Mike has more anger than the AVGN

[@PAPA_BUNGO]

lol

[@Knightimex]

I love these guys and everything they do. But as a hardcore castlevania fan, this was hard to watch. lol You should do a Jame &Mike Mondays play of castlevania 3. :P

[@astrangeone]

I love this game. I still have in somewhere + my SNES (my precious). I gotta set it up one of these days. I never finished the game - mostly because my parents didn't let me have much play time. Now I'm an adult, and I say when! :D

[@JohnSmith-id7qi]

I don't understand why some people would prefer no content on this channel rather than the videos Mike has been posting while James has been making a movie or just taking breaks. I find Mike and James hilarious together and hope they continue to put out videos together. Just my opinion though

[@alieninthevideo441]

John Smith They both definitely make the video better.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I wish you guys had shown Gaibon, my favourite boss from this game.

[@BigK0003]

SotN has my vote for best. Love that damn game :)

[@zeroinifnite5730]

It's definitely the best. James is just viewing this one through nostalgia goggles. Castlevania 1 is also better. I'd say 3 and Bloodlines are even better. Having to swing like Indiana Jones in SC4 was the biggest flaw. There's a reason it never came back.

[@Camps2630]

Play "The Tick". Don't recall seeing you playing that

[@SuperNintendoZach]

Underrated game imo

[@Ninten70]

Well Mike has Beatin Mike Tyson in Punch-Out Now he beats Dracula in Super Castlevania IV! You are a Powerful Gamer Mike.

[@jond5830]

The Force is strong with this one.

[@TimWUnderwood]

Between playing this and Symphony of the Night I think I like this game better. While I don't have anything wrong with symphony of the night, it isn't so much skill based to win. In fact, there's a weapon in the game where if you obtain it the game becomes ridiculously easy. Besides, Super Castlevania felt more satisfying to beat

[@shadowmage661]

Brett R but the Crissaegrim was such a bitch to get. I mean i must have killed like 200 of those ghosts to get it to drop. As far as a cheap easy-mode item goes, they really made you grind for it. Still i have to say the Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow are the best Castlevania games. Fun level design and bosses. Also the alternate play mode of dawn of sorrow was awesome and one of the hardest fights i have had on a handheld was that version of dracula (the alternate story version that is). The games had nice weapon variety and so many specials to equip. It probably comes from not playing in the NES/SNES era that I find only a whip as a weapon and a few subweapons rather uninspired and thus dull.

[@kanasas2]

I kinda liked circle of the moon...it had a unique system.

[@Omnifas]

VixXstazosJOB there wasn't much of an internet back in '97.

[@Omnifas]

Super Castlevania earned that "super", it wasn't Super because it was on the Super Nintendo, it was Super because it perfected the original castlevania formula.

[@Omnifas]

VixXstazosJOB There were Strategy guides of course, but internet...we had FAQs and Walkthroughs and primarily 33.6k to 56k speeds, but for walls of text that was okay.

[@darkhyrulelord]

Dracula voice: "Velcome to ze castle! Vere we av all the turkey you could ever vant! Ah ah ah!!" Really entertaining playthrough. Thanks James and Mike!

[@IMZorkTheDork]

I want to see this 1992 Game Review by James.

[@videogamegenius]

Damn he killed the hell outta Dracula!

[@Kryxx07]

My favorite parts are when James pauses the game to go on a mini rant. Every time I hear the pause chime I just start laughing.

[@Orion26DML]

I love when that boss rush starts. i was genuinely rooting for you guys at that point. you guys almost gave me the same feeling i get when i beat a game. what a fantastic game... made for a great video.

[@WebVManReturns]

I got the NES Action Set in 1989 at the age of 7. Maybe 2 days later, my uncle and aunt got my California Games. Maybe a month later, my mom got me Super Mario Bros. 3. Those 3 games were so awesome. Honestly, I only picked out 4 NES games myself out of the 18 I had from 1989-1992, Mega Man 2, Zelda I, Adventure Island II, and Bart Vs The Space Mutants. My mother picked out every other NES game for me and they were all awesome games. She really knew how to pick good games like: City Connection, Snake Rattle 'N Roll, Rad Racer II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Wrecking Crew, Rescue Rangers, Adventures in the Magic Kingdom, etc. Real classics.

[@diabz]

Man, these videos are so good at taking me back. Dem feelz

[@andrewhickman4551]

Super Castlevania 4 has always been one of my favorite Castlevania games from the franchise! It's always fun to watch you two play games, and hang out.

[@rezurrectionfox1314]

Super Castlevania IV will always be the best Castlevania game in my book. Symphony of the night will always be second compare to this game. Now I got the itch to play this game again :)

[@skytroopermp]

I remember I had a shit load of Nintendo games then a week before Christmas someone broke into our house and stole it...along with all the effing presents. Saddest day of my childhood.

[@thefateshavewarned]

Got this game for my 21st birthday a few months ago. My dad was gracious enough to buy it for me when we were at our local game store. Still one of the best games I have for the system. I got really good at it playing it on an emulator and I finally managed to beat it once I got it on the cartridge. It really helps when you're playing with an actual controller as opposed to a keyboard, as you can more easily activate the special weapons. The controls also seem more fluent on the SNES as well. It has great replay value as well, especially with the hard mode added at the end of the game. I'll keep playing this one until I stop breathing.

[@hotsause1328]

Whats the actual play time? That would be an interesting bit of info at the end of the vids! Or give some other stats. LOVE THE SHOW

[@douglasmarkwith]

I never realized how loud those old-school controllers were.

[@Zeldaschampion]

If you read the Donald Duck comics, the Uncle Scrooge comics are intertwined with them and a lot of them were used as episodes for Duck Tales later on.

[@MarvelousMadDog]

This is Castlevania. Not that Lords of Shadow PIECE OF SHIT

[@ShadowSumac]

Just go away, troll.

[@MarvelousMadDog]

***** I'm a troll because I said Lords of Shadow is a piece of shit. Nice one.

[@cloudtx]

Lords of Shadow is not that bad. I really enjoy the old-school titles and SOTN-like games but Lords of Shadow was pretty enjoyable too. It was a long game with many different techniques for your whip and some enjoyable boss fights. It's not amazing by any means, but it was a cool little reboot to a franchise that was getting stale with the constant repeat of SOTN-like games.

[@ShadowSumac]

You are troll because you can't make a step without bashing LOS like a crazy fanboy you are.

[@MarvelousMadDog]

***** All must be aware of how terrible Lords of Shadow truly is.

[@savethezombies]

At Castlevania Thanksgiving, I wonder how Dracula feels about everyone putting their coats on his coffin.

[@ossyni]

ALL TIME BEST CASTELVANIA GAME ! :)

[@BlackMetalWorld]

Have to argue that sotn is the best, just because I like metroidvania.

[@13Carrey1]

LOS? :D Come on it has a Great Story but I can understand why most of the people say that SotN and SCV4 are the best but I can't understand why AoS..

[@stevenclark5173]

Thirteen CarreyOne AoS was arguably better than SotN aside from the cryptic soul equips at the end so I gues DoS was better in that regard. I actually liked Castlevania 3 more than 4 because of the challenge although 4 is objectively a better game.

[@stacetheface47]

Idk I think its what you grew up with. My personal favorite Castlevania's are circle of the moon and Order of Ecclesia. However CV4 and Rondo of Blood are excellent.

[@shadowmage661]

Steven Clark Agree totally. Though I think the best was the alternate story mode for DoS. That last fight was epic.

[@brianbotkiller]

Is it wrong that the end of this game kind of makes me want to cry? There's something about the ending, the music, and everything else - just a really powerful game.

[@kuwassaki]

Any fan of ORDER OF ECCLESIA?

[@ShiitakeWarrior]

*PROTIP #1:* On downward staircase blocks (like those on Stages 7, 8 and B), you don't need to walk down the staircases. (Save for the last one.) You can simply jump down to the lower platforms. *PROTIP #2:* Attacking bosses in a suicidal manner will (usually) always result in failure.

[@ndSpaz]

We want that 1992 review!

[@Revegelance]

Funny that you made the Thanksgiving joke, when today is Canadian Thanksgiving. Also, as good as CV4 is, Rondo of Blood is better.

[@JohnDiabol]

When it comes to Castlevania, I still have my finger on Symphony of the night.

[@savigy1301]

Yeah, I love it too. But when it comes to castlevania before the whole RPG infusion, this one is indeed my favorite as well.

[@OcelotDAD]

SotN is an amazing game, but a little bit too easy IMO. Aria/Dawn of Sorrow are the best RPG Castlevanias IMO and this one is the best overrall.

[@jjjsalang]

@@OcelotDAD , yes. SOTN becomes easier when using the Crissaegrim or Soul Steal or Shield Rod + Iron Shield. If I would play SOTN again, I would avoid the overpowered moves and try the different weapons and techniques instead.

[@Cowclops]

If it hasn't been said regarding your Ghostbuster's comment: Indeed, a good version of Ghostbusters exists, and its on the C64. Its what the NES port was supposed to be but somehow they ruined it in translation. The C64 version on the surface looks a lot like the NES version, but has more features, less broken bullshit like the stairway at the end, and actually plays like a real game.

[@bingobot]

goddamn the music in the treasurelevel is so good

[@GazTheKitman]

This series reminds me of Beavis and Butt-head, but a kinda retro...game...type...thing. Never mind.

[@therollingbeatles123]

Awesome u defeated Dracula at the end !!!

[@EnriqueDominguezOficial]

:-)

[@RussianCthulhu]

Did James showed his tattoos in any video/photo? I just googled that it is dragon and Judas Priest trident, but no photos. How old are these? He's been hiding them for all AVGN episodes? O_o

[@zborgerd]

The best Castlevania game, still... Except for all of the better games like Dracula X: Chi no Rondo and SoTN.

[@TheRextc]

This, Super Mario world, SFII, MK, and Starfox were my favorite games on SNES.

[@derek221122]

best. game. ever.

[@InfinityDz]

"Fuck weapons; castlevania's all about the fuckin whip"

[@timm_3r]

You obviously have to continue on to Dracula X now.

[@SpookyouKnowIt23]

I think Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi should play Dracula in the Castlevania movie XD

[@Thebuster91]

Mike when apeshit when he finally beat Dracula lol

[@NickLMears]

Please put the 1992 review on the channel! I always look forward to James & Mike Mondays. (might be a suck up, but it's true)

[@Sephiko]

Apparently I'm in Dracula's castle, happy thanksgiving.

[@Makron5]

I'd like to see him play Symphony of the Night, but that will be like 15 episodes if he knows what he's doing.

[@IncessantWake]

it truly is the best Castlevania game.

[@passose7329]

Incessant Wake fuck symphony of the night, castlevania 4 is the shit

[@IncessantWake]

I really don't understand why people here are hating on Symphony of the night. It quite literally is just as great as Super Castlevania 4 if anything. It literally is the next best thing that came out after 4. Even the art style is somewhat similar. I mean they even took slogra and gaibon sprites from 4. 4 took the standards of how the game should be and sotn expanded on it. I respect and love both

[@brooklynitebryon9675]

Blakkheim not everyone loves Metroid or metroidvania

[@johntumahab323]

You CAN drop to the right on stage 8, and that's what I always do. Sure, you'll get hit, but it's better than spikes. :P You can also just move straight across most of those disappearing blocks. Stand directly below the Zapf Bat when you hit him. Then the gold splashes on either side of you. The most "forgiving" part of this game compared to old Castlevanias is you get a password save before each of the four final bosses. And if you know about the secret power ups before Dracula, it's almost too easy.

[@thegreatgramcracker]

The irony, today is Thanksgiving in Canada.

[@hatezis]

actually, this is why Monster Madness is timed for this part of the year, so no irony in that ;)

[@mikkolovesgaming1723]

hatezis ...So it has nothing to do with Halloween, huh?

[@hatezis]

MikkoLovesGaming yeah, Halloween is overrated :) (sorry guys, I've just re-read my original comment, and it makes no sense, so please imagine it is not even there:S )

[@EGNCBKBullSpitGaming1]

ghostbusters was one of the shittiest games of all time. Yet I still played it for for the challenge. --- CBK

[@stephencsoma564]

Castlevania IV was pretty good but Symphony of the Night was by far the best one

[@Laveticus]

I'm a Castlevania die hard and I hafta say, how is it the best when you can't even fall in a pit and die? WHY am I making such a weird complaint? Because it's what makes a game challenging and even though I mastered this one their playing (also my fav Castlevania. I was blown away by this a child), sotn never made me feel intimidated like this one did, except maybe Beezelbub and Galamoth, but even then I knew it was just a matter of figuring out the strategy. Never was their a moment in that one where my heart jumped into my throat like this one did, especially with the instant-kill spikes (hate those things). As far as coming close to being terrified like watching a good horror movie, this one delivers because of it's surprise deaths! Plus no sword could ever make up for the fun factor of using the whip. Sorry if I seem rude (I still really like Symphony) I just don't see eye to eye with a lot of fans about this.

[@Pastoolio88]

Laviticus Play it as Richter.

[@ForbiddenFruit73]

Laviticus It's a matter of preference. Fans of the classic Castlevanias always say that they're better because they're more challenging, but not everyone plays video games primarily for the challenge.

[@EvilForgemaster]

Laviticus Why should there be a pit that kills you when you are an agile vampire who can transform into a bat and fly? Also, you are pretty wrong here. There were enough moments where you felt kinda intimidated. There were countless times where I has with really low HP and I was searching like crazy a save point or potion to be able to continue. Do you remember the spiked room? Do you remember the Doppelganger fight? The Guardians near the central clock in the reversed castle? And now that I said reversed castle... this alone was a whole new game. Even though Super Castlevania 4 was more difficult, it doesnt have much of a replay value. SoTN does. The procedure of searching to find everything in this game, to unlock all powers, find all rooms and secrets and all sort of weird combos between weapons, is what makes this game a masterpiece. Castlevania in the past used to be ALL about difficulty. The ones after SoTN added more elements without removing the difficullty factor entirely.

[@wp6192]

I want people opinion do you thing 3ds CastleVania is as hard as the Nes version For me it is Yes only thing that makes it easy is the save at anytime

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Some of the best music in a video game, period. Ah, memories.

[@metae.4256]

Great work guys. Do up the vid from '92! Also, theres people saying to do both Rondo of Blood on TG16 and Bloodlines. Do them please. They're great as well. I would like to see what you think of CV64 beyond the fifth stage, but I doubt you'd be willing to do it, after that last time.