Castlevania X Chronicles for PSP!!!!!

[rodeojones903]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

This better come out in the US. :D

Two versions of Dracula X: Rondo of Blood and SotN on one UMD. :drool:

[Apossum]

weird, strell said something about a remade Castlevania game on the PSP with 3D models in the 360 SOTN thread. Was this announced before?

[naes]

I. Must. Buy.

[javeryh]

Nice!

[furyk]

Oh fuck yes. Looks like I'm buying two Castlevanias this year (this and whatever the new DS game will be).

[Ace Harding: Private Eye]

This is undoubtedly cool, but I think the original's graphics look better.
Then again, Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins looked better in person than on videos.

[Roufuss]

Fuck YES

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

RONDO OF BLOOD FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rodeojones903]

This is undoubtedly cool, but I think the original's graphics look better.


Good thing it includes the original then. :D

[62t]

So are people still planning to get SotN on Xbox Live?

[Roufuss]

So are people still planning to get SotN on Xbox Live?

Not anymore.

Espicially since this one will have a new translation.

I'm wondering if it'll be the PS or Saturn version of SOTN... I'd shit my pants if it was the Saturn version.

[Mid Boss]

Fuck. Looks like I'm buyin' a PSP. The only way they could make this better is if they added to SOTN the extras from the Saturn version :drool:

[Sarang01]

Will buy. This is considered the best 2D Castlevania EVER.

Roufuss if this comes out over here I wonder if we get the import with all the familiars or the American version. Why not Danny? You just gonna beg a friend to borrow his PSP?

[suko_32]

Holy..

[Strell]

weird, strell said something about a remade Castlevania game on the PSP with 3D models in the 360 SOTN thread. Was this announced before?

I didn't know about this when I made that post.

It's no SOTN2 but it'll do for now.

[Roufuss]

Even if this dosen't come out in the US, I will just import it. I won't mind missing out on the brief shitty dialogue anyways.

But there is a huge huge huge 99.9% chance it's coming here anyways since this is one of Iga's favorites and he hates the fact we never got it.

[The Mana Knight]

Holy shit I'm excited. Castlevania on my favorite handheld, in WIDESCREEN. OMG, I'm so excited, I can't contain myself. Day one purchased confirmed.

Greatest news all year, so far.

[Chacrana]

Holy fucking shit, this is the news I've been waiting for for like... forever. Oh my God. I can't believe I'm reading this. This is perfection. This is... this is the greatest thing ever. Thank you Iga, you have given me what I've wanted for so long. Finally, I'll own all the Castlevania games that I want.

HOLY SHIT.

[Strell]

If I find out Rondo of Blood sucks, however, I'm going to hunt people down.

Besides. Where's my Castlevania 2 remake? Give me that with SOTN's experience system. THAT would be beyond badass. Then make it about 2-3 times as long, with new dungeons and stuff.

But still, SOTN on PSP is kewl. That'll do for now.

[Sailorneorune]

This might actually make me buy a PSP. Dammit Konami (I love you).

[Sarang01]

Holy shit I'm excited. Castlevania on my favorite handheld, in WIDESCREEN. OMG, I'm so excited, I can't contain myself. Day one purchased confirmed.

Greatest news all year, so far.

Ummm. Here's a tissue, clean yourself off. Vomits.

Chac now we just need "Policenauts".

[crazytalkx]

Holy Fucking Shit.

If this comes stateside I'm getting a PSP.

[Chacrana]

Guys, this is clearly coming stateside:

A straight port of the legendary Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, complete with full-screen graphics and a newly glossed over translation.


And it's not like importing is that difficult either.

[Sarang01]

This might actually make me buy a PSP. Dammit Konami (I love you).

Don't hate, appreciate. There's also "Princess Crown" for you to buy as well as both Suikodens.

[Roufuss]

Don't hate, appreciate. There's also "Princess Crown" for you to buy as well as both Suikodens.

Unless you've got a good knowledge of Japanese, buying the Suikoden's won't do you much good.

I really wish Konami would dump them out over here.

[The Mana Knight]

I really wish Konami would dump them out over here.Ditto. :)

[Chacrana]

Unless you've got a good knowledge of Japanese, buying the Suikoden's won't do you much good.

I really wish Konami would dump them out over here.

Actually, how the hell is Sony letting this Castlevania compilation come out here? It's old stuff. Sure, it's unbelievably good, but it's not like that's ever mattered to Sony in the past. Maybe the PSP is getting hammered well enough that they decided to put something decent on it regardless of age?

[Roufuss]

Actually, how the hell is Sony letting this Castlevania compilation come out here? It's old stuff. Sure, it's unbelievably good, but it's not like that's ever mattered to Sony in the past. Maybe the PSP is getting hammered well enough that they decided to put something decent on it regardless of age?

Rondo of Blood has never come out over here, and even if it has, it's also getting a new 2.5D remake. SotN is just like the icing on the cake.

Old stuff isn't the problem, they just didn't want straight ports of old stuff that was already on the Playstation, IIRC.

But yea, maybe they are getting their ass kicked enough that they will let Suikoden 1 and 2 come out too... I imagine that, combined with this new CV game, would start driving up PSP sales. You'd be able to get something like $350 worth of games for the cost of two $40 games.

[Chacrana]

Rondo of Blood has never come out over here, and even if it has, it's also getting a new 2.5D remake. SotN is just like the icing on the cake.

Old stuff isn't the problem, they just didn't want straight ports of old stuff that was already on the Playstation, IIRC.

But yea, maybe they are getting their ass kicked enough that they will let Suikoden 1 and 2 come out too... I imagine that, combined with this new CV game, would start driving up PSP sales. You'd be able to get something like $350 worth of games for the cost of two $40 games.

They deserve to get the shit knocked out of them sales-wise, but yeah.... I'm starting to maybe reverse my thinking after this annoucement. I still can't believe this. They're putting the original versions on there, SOTN gets a new translation, they won't be stretched into widescreen artificially, and there's a remake of Rondo of Blood should anyone care. This still seems too good to be true. It's like a dream... probably because I've been holding out hope for years that this would happen.

[mykevermin]

If I find out Rondo of Blood sucks, however, I'm going to hunt people down.

It doesn't suck by any stretch, but to be rather honest, its hype really exceeds the quality of the game. It's one of the best pre-Metroidvania games in the series, and would be the best if not for Super CVIV. The SNES game's control really shines compared to the NES games, and it makes Rondo seem a lil' archaic by comparison. On the plus side, it is a phenomenal game, with tons of hidden passages, extra bosses, alternate exits, and things like that that give it a great deal of replay value (it's less linear than most of the early games, save for Dracula's Curse).

I think finally being able to play the game will be a reality check for American gamers - think of the hype surrounding Final Fantasy III DS compared to the attitude towards the game before a DS version was announced or in development. Now that the game's out in the US, it's great, and a fun game to play. No doubt about that. However, a lot of the romanticism for the game died pretty quickly, once people realized that they're playing a 15 year old RPG that's been virtually untouched, save for a fancy new coat of paint. I think the same can be said for Final Fantasy V and the FF Anthology (or was it Chronicles?) on the PSX. Ubernerds held out such a hardon for those two FF games...and now V is not only not romanticized, its probably regarded as one of the least liked FF games (I think it's damned fine, but it ain't no 4 or 6).

Rondo of Blood will be a treat to play, but we'll see how this title is perceived in 5-6 years, and if people even remember the 14 years of forum posts, rumors and anticipation to play this in the US. My guess is that it will be quickly forgotten, just like FFIII and V.

All that said, the remix of the game sounds amazing, and the animation on Richter looks top-fuckin-notch. It gave me that feeling that the old prince of persia/flashback style of platformers, which gave an unparalleled amount of animation to the main character. The new 1st level looks very different from the PC Engine version, and showed a lot of areas and bosses I don't remember seeing at all. And, it also lacked the "crazed zombie bull thing" that chases you from left to right through level 1. It's too early to call it an incomplete remake, though.

[Rasen]

I see this as a good game to get. But I'm still waiting a while to see whether or not there's a psp2 coming out. I'm a patient guy, and the PS2 rpg library has one hell of a shelf life. (Got a lot not beaten yet.) COme to think about, I have FF 1-6 to beat all over again. (Well, 4+6 again.)

[Roufuss]

It doesn't suck by any stretch, but to be rather honest, its hype really exceeds the quality of the game. It's one of the best pre-Metroidvania games in the series, and would be the best if not for Super CVIV. The SNES game's control really shines compared to the NES games, and it makes Rondo seem a lil' archaic by comparison. On the plus side, it is a phenomenal game, with tons of hidden passages, extra bosses, alternate exits, and things like that that give it a great deal of replay value (it's less linear than most of the early games, save for Dracula's Curse).

I think finally being able to play the game will be a reality check for American gamers - think of the hype surrounding Final Fantasy III DS compared to the attitude towards the game before a DS version was announced or in development. Now that the game's out in the US, it's great, and a fun game to play. No doubt about that. However, a lot of the romanticism for the game died pretty quickly, once people realized that they're playing a 15 year old RPG that's been virtually untouched, save for a fancy new coat of paint. I think the same can be said for Final Fantasy V and the FF Anthology (or was it Chronicles?) on the PSX. Ubernerds held out such a hardon for those two FF games...and now V is not only not romanticized, its probably regarded as one of the least liked FF games (I think it's damned fine, but it ain't no 4 or 6).

Rondo of Blood will be a treat to play, but we'll see how this title is perceived in 5-6 years, and if people even remember the 14 years of forum posts, rumors and anticipation to play this in the US. My guess is that it will be quickly forgotten, just like FFIII and V.

All that said, the remix of the game sounds amazing, and the animation on Richter looks top-fuckin-notch. It gave me that feeling that the old prince of persia/flashback style of platformers, which gave an unparalleled amount of animation to the main character. The new 1st level looks very different from the PC Engine version, and showed a lot of areas and bosses I don't remember seeing at all. And, it also lacked the "crazed zombie bull thing" that chases you from left to right through level 1. It's too early to call it an incomplete remake, though.

What would be awesome if the 2.5D remake was actually a twist on the old game... it would give me a reason to play both the original port, and then this new 2.5D version. At first I thought it was going to be just a graphical facelift, but if the game itself is significantly different, than that's 3 games in one package pretty much.

The Saturn version of SotN would seal the deal.

And who the hell is saying Final Fantasy V is one of the least liked FF games? It's a damn fine game... it's one of my favorite FF's. I don't ever see it getting bashed.

I just wanted to add I love the age we're leaving in now... we've got the proper MSX ports of Metal Gear 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 3, and now Rondo of Blood... all we need now is for Square Enix to translate the missing Dragon Quest games for us :drool:

[Rei no Otaku]

I came...

[foltzie]

I'll admit it, I've become a Castlevania whore lately... This might prompt me to get a PSP.

[mykevermin]

What would be awesome if the 2.5D remake was actually a twist on the old game... it would give me a reason to play both the original port, and then this new 2.5D version. At first I thought it was going to be just a graphical facelift, but if the game itself is significantly different, than that's 3 games in one package pretty much.

The Saturn version of SotN would seal the deal.

And who the hell is saying Final Fantasy V is one of the least liked FF games? It's a damn fine game... it's one of my favorite FF's. I don't ever see it getting bashed.

I just wanted to add I love the age we're leaving in now... we've got the proper MSX ports of Metal Gear 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 3, and now Rondo of Blood... all we need now is for Square Enix to translate the mission Dragon Quest games for us :drool:

The video of the Rondo remix sure looks like a damn-near new game, but I only played through it twice, never really taking the time to explore every nook and cranny. It'd be nice to have both be a touch different.

As for FFV, perhaps it's not always dumped on, but it sure tends to be ignored for as long as we went without it in the US. Moreover, the anticipation of it coming over was a lot of fun, and when it came out in Anthology, that was the end of it all. No more waiting was great fun, but ultimately, it's just another FF game. We'll see if Rondo can get around that.

[NamPaehc]

You guys see the video yet? (http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/8896) It is about 5mins long.

[Rei no Otaku]

all we need now is for Square Enix to translate the mission Dragon Quest games for us
Don't forget the Front Mission games. THEN everything will be complete.

[Strell]

You guys see the video yet? (http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/8896) It is about 5mins long.

What is is with Konami and not being able to make good walking animations?

The GBA/DS characters are either floating or stomping. Richtor looks like he's trying to not step on a crack and break his mother's back.

Besides, I broke her back last night anyway.

[omegaweapon7]

I'll make a exception for SOTN and other legendary games (FF7, MGS), but godammit sony, stop making me pay 40 for a 8 dollar download, EXPAND YOUR PSP DOWNLOADS ALREADY.

[FriskyTanuki]

Damn. I look forward to seeing this make it to US shores, as it'll be another great PSP game. I've neither played SotN nor Rondo of Blood, so this looks like a great place to start.

[hxhawkeye]

I haven't missed my PSP at all, and then they do this? Konami, I hate you as much as I love you right now.

Here's hoping for a PSP price drop by the time this rolls out.

[FurryCurry]

What is is with Konami and not being able to make good walking animations?

The GBA/DS characters are either floating or stomping. Richtor looks like he's trying to not step on a crack and break his mother's back.

Besides, I broke her back last night anyway.

Why stop at walking...

Might as well just go with a fluid character.

I mean, Capcom knew what to do with Ghost n' Goblins. Homie got all sexy and fluid and learned a dash technique too.

This still has plenty of time though.

I'm buying this for the Rondos. Fuck SOTN. Haven't you guys played that game enough? I can't stand going through that crap again just to spend hours working toward the Rune sword and Vermillion (or whatever the name of the 1,000 slashing sword is called). HOWEVER...

Gather around... idea time. Sony/Konami put SotN on the Playstation store for PSP owners. Iga and his team port the Saturn Version of SotN with this new Dracula X compilation.

Everybody wins!

I wish there was a way that I could reach Iga or his team and personally beg them to port the Saturn version.

[RelentlessRolento]

awesome to see and hear, even though after playing SOTN that was enough castlevenia for me. Will be a great purchase for anyone though :)

[Sarang01]

Don't forget the Front Mission games. THEN everything will be complete.

You're missinjg "Rpmancing Saga", "Treasure Hunter G" and "7th Saga 2".

[jkam]

I guess this was the PSP game they were hinting at on the 1up show. It's funny I was just going to play through SOTN on my PSP (waiting for my memory card to do so). Good news.

[Purple Flames]

I now officially want a PSP desperately when this game comes out.

[jollydwarf]

I guess this was the PSP game they were hinting at on the 1up show.

And in last month's EGM. Sorry to go against the grain here, but it's kind of a bummer that it's not a new game for one of the consoles. I would take it worse if I actually had any respect for Shane "Sony Suckoff" Bettenhausen's hyperbolic bullshit.

[RelentlessRolento]

I guess this was the PSP game they were hinting at on the 1up show.

And in last month's EGM. Sorry to go against the grain here, but it's kind of a bummer that it's not a new game for one of the consoles. I would take it worse if I actually had any respect for Shane "Sony Suckoff" Bettenhausen's hyperbolic bullshit.


agreed.. was hoping for something bigger and better than this.

[NamPaehc]

agreed.. was hoping for something bigger and better than this.
The creator of Castlevania has been shunning the PSP since the get go. Mainly because of your comment. People expected any PSP Castlevania to be huge, full of new features that push the system to its limit. Why he has had the team working on 2D stuff on the DS as it is a bit "simpliar" in many regards.

If these improved "ports" do well, maybe that'll get him to focus on actually sitting down and working up some new stuff to take advantage of the hardware.

[RelentlessRolento]

The creator of Castlevania has been shunning the PSP since the get go. Mainly because of your comment. People expected any PSP Castlevania to be huge, full of new features that push the system to its limit. Why he has had the team working on 2D stuff on the DS as it is a bit "simpliar" in many regards.

If these improved "ports" do well, maybe that'll get him to focus on actually sitting down and working up some new stuff to take advantage of the hardware.

I meant more as in a different franchise than Castlevenia... Soul Calibur or a Suda 51 game would have sounded better.

[jollydwarf]

If these improved "ports" do well, maybe that'll get him to focus on actually sitting down and working up some new stuff to take advantage of the hardware.

Well, then I hope this is a phenomenal, runaway success, because I've been hoping for a "huge" and true successor to Symphony on the PSP since I purchased it at launch (cue general mocking laughter, a la Peanuts gang pointing at Charlie Brown). God knows the system could use it and the odds of 2-D Castlevania hitting even the PS2 are virtually nil.

Don't get me wrong, the GBA/DS games have been a lot of fun, but they collectively feel like more of a continuation of the same formula than a gameplay and graphical leap.

[Scorch]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67783

;)

not exactly the complete collection though.

[2Fast]

Good news this is, very happy it makes me.

[Ebraum]

Good news this is, very happy it makes me.


Yoda?

[Thomas96]

If I find out Rondo of Blood sucks, however, I'm going to hunt people down.

Besides. Where's my Castlevania 2 remake? Give me that with SOTN's experience system. THAT would be beyond badass. Then make it about 2-3 times as long, with new dungeons and stuff.

But still, SOTN on PSP is kewl. That'll do for now.

Castlevania 2 was ahead of its time - in the Castlevania series at least. Even if they don't remake that title... I'd like it if theyd just use that format.. I think they should remake at elast the first 3 Castlevania... just like capcom redid Mega Man x

[mykevermin]

I guess this was the PSP game they were hinting at on the 1up show.

And in last month's EGM. Sorry to go against the grain here, but it's kind of a bummer that it's not a new game for one of the consoles. I would take it worse if I actually had any respect for Shane "Sony Suckoff" Bettenhausen's hyperbolic bullshit.

You think he fuckin' divorced you and took custody of the children the way you fail to pass up even the *faintest* opportunity to bash him.

[CrimsonPaw]

Never played Rondo .... guess I will now. Played through SotN about 3 times, but that won't stop me from buying this!

[ashram]

damn... missed the original since it was trashed by a former friend..... now i can relive fond memories (with hidden passages/stages) on the go..... this is one of the few games that i played over and over... beat it atleast 20-30 times.... it was a good time not to have a job... or bills..

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Wow, this is big news for the PSP, or is it really? For gamernerds like us forum regulars, this is a big deal. For the typical PSP owner, notsomuch. I don't really think that a Castlevania title, as great as this one will most likely be, will do much for PSP harware sales. It is still a great addition to the PSP library, but talk of it revving up the PSP is a little premature.

Not to mention I guarantee that this will hit the PS2 as well at some point.

With all of the Castlevania whoring going around these days, here's hoping for Rondo on the VC as well!

[CrimsonPaw]

I would take it worse if I actually had any respect for Shane "Sony Suckoff" Bettenhausen's hyperbolic bullshit.
Hence the primary reason why I can't stand listening to video game centered podcasts. I have yet to listen to one where there's not two guys talking about gaming and coming off as total retards. I've been tossing around the idea of creating a weekly "gaming news" podcast by myself to recap the week's events in the gaming industry. Really it would be to appeal those who are sick of listening to a couple of guys spend 5 minutes making "Wii" jokes.

Anyway, I agree with those who want a successor to SotN; Iga needs to go back to his roots and make another decent 2D game for the consoles. The GB/DS games are allright, but I'm not a big fan of the flashy / anime style they've gone to. Give me some Bloodlines / SotN graphics and a huge area (hell, doesn't have to be a mansion, it could be like CV II and be set in the country side) and I think we'd all be more than happy.

[Roufuss]

Wait... people are complaining we're finally getting Rondo of Blood, after 10 odd years of the fans begging and begging at Iga and Konami's doorstep for it?

It's like I stepped into a parallel dimension of retardedness.

For all intents and purposes, this IS a new sidescrolling Castlevania game since probably only 2% of the fans or general public ever played Rondo of Blood.

I'm hoping this sells just as well as the GBA ones which will be undeniable proof that the fans still love the 2D Castlevania's - it would be something if it outsold both PS2 ones, wouldn't it?

[Ace Harding: Private Eye]

To all the people who want the Saturn version of SOTN: have you even played it? It sucks. The jail level is alright, but it's short and the ghost enemies look stupid. The garden level is utter hogwash full of hacked sprites; it's cheesy beyond belief.

I wish they remade Dracula X's first stage music instead of another Castlevania 3 remake. It would have been cool to hear it with a real guitar.

[jkam]

Wait... people are complaining we're finally getting Rondo of Blood, after 10 odd years of the fans begging and begging at Iga and Konami's doorstep for it?

It's like I stepped into a parallel dimension of retardedness.

For all intents and purposes, this IS a new sidescrolling Castlevania game since probably only 2% of the fans or general public ever played Rondo of Blood.

I'm hoping this sells just as well as the GBA ones which will be undeniable proof that the fans still love the 2D Castlevania's - it would be something if it outsold both PS2 ones, wouldn't it?

Come on Roufuss you've been here long enough to know its always
Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch. It is funny how even with good news people find a way to complain. At least we will be having fun playing it when it comes out :)

[Chacrana]

Come on Roufuss you've been here long enough to know its always
Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch. It is funny how even with good news people find a way to complain. At least we will be having fun playing it when it comes out :)

Yeah, at this point I really don't give a damn what assorted CAGs are menstruating over. This is perfection, regardless of what some ultra-bitchy person who won't buy the game until it's $5 anyway says.

[Strell]

Hope I didn't come off as bitching. I am just a bit incredulous at the moment is all.

Again, wide screen SOTN? Yes please.

[evanft]

You think he fuckin' divorced you and took custody of the children the way you fail to pass up even the *faintest* opportunity to bash him.

Dude, I thought I was the only one who noticed this. Good to see I'm not alone.

Oh, and I'm gonna sacrifice a virgin whore tonight in hopes that this comes to the PS2.

[pete5883]

I was mildly excited at first, but that video looks kind of...slow. I don't know, I picture the game being much faster.

[chewster777]

Man, I still don't have a psp, but with this, MGS, Lumines II, and a few others, I'll be forced to buy one. Kudos to Konami for bringing this though!

[Vinny]

Greatest reason to own the PSP. Ever. This single compilation makes every dollar I spent on the PSP worth it... I am no longer bitter about my purchase.

[Rusty Ghia]

Seeing as how I've never played Rondo of Blood, I'm definitely getting this. But now the question is if I should get the 360 version of SotN. I already have the PSX version, and I don't know if I need three copies of the same game. I don't care about Achievements, but there is still the fact that buying it would send the message that there is indeed a market for 2D Castlevania games on the big consoles.

[Mid Boss]

To all the people who want the Saturn version of SOTN: have you even played it? It sucks. The jail level is alright, but it's short and the ghost enemies look stupid. The garden level is utter hogwash full of hacked sprites; it's cheesy beyond belief.

I own both actually. If it wasn't for the problems with slowdown, I'd probably play it on the Saturn more. Its not like the the Saturn version is JUST the extra levels. If Konami would fix the slowdown for the PSP, it would be just like the PS1 version but with a nice a little bonus of a couple of extra levels and the ability to play as Maria. It would be a great surprise for the people who have already played SOTN to death on the PS1 to see on the PSP that there's some new areas to explore and an extra character to play as when they play the game again.

It really doesn't matter in the end though, we all know Konami is just going to port the Playstation version. Its just easier to port and its obvious that most of their energy has been put into Rondo of Blood.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, at this point I really don't give a damn what assorted CAGs are menstruating over. This is perfection, regardless of what some ultra-bitchy person who won't buy the game until it's $5 anyway says.
QFT.

[buttasuperb]

I've had Rondo on my PSP for awhile now.

I'll still probably buy this though.

[mykevermin]

I've had Rondo on my PSP for awhile now.

I'll still probably buy this though.

I'm new to homebrew on the PSP - can you tell me how you did this?

[CrimsonPaw]

I'm new to homebrew on the PSP - can you tell me how you did this?
QFT

[MSI Magus]

Hmmmm this is awsome awsome awsome....but im not sure if its enough to convince me to buy a PSP, even if I do buy a used one for like $130. Still the PSP is slowly looking like its worthy of a purchase, but its kinda sad that its because of ports of good PSX titles. Regardless ill probally be buying this on day one incase it gets rare...and man if they do any kind of preorder bonus at all im deffintly getting it day one even if I dont own or want a PSP just yet.

[CrimsonPaw]

Hmmmm this is awsome awsome awsome....but im not sure if its enough to convince me to buy a PSP, even if I do buy a used one for like $130. Still the PSP is slowly looking like its worthy of a purchase, but its kinda sad that its because of ports of good PSX titles. Regardless ill probally be buying this on day one incase it gets rare...and man if they do any kind of preorder bonus at all im deffintly getting it day one even if I dont own or want a PSP just yet.
Well, actually there's quite a few original games that are worthy of the purchase (MGS:PO, WipeOut, BurnOut, SOCOM FTB, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror) plus with the ability to move to Dark Alex's 3.03 OE-C firmware, you can have the ability to run these games and homebrew ... it's the best of both worlds.

[MSI Magus]

Well, actually there's quite a few original games that are worthy of the purchase (MGS:PO, WipeOut, BurnOut, SOCOM FTB, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror) plus with the ability to move to Dark Alex's 3.03 OE-C firmware, you can have the ability to run these games and homebrew ... it's the best of both worlds.

There are some good games, but given the upcoming DS release list has so much more to offer, not to mention there are still so many good games from last gen to still play I cant see popping out $200 for a PSP. Not to mention that while many of the PSPs games are good the genres are too limited, for someone like me that plays platformers, RPGs and quirky games its just too limited.

[telemundus]

Seeing as how I've never played Rondo of Blood, I'm definitely getting this. But now the question is if I should get the 360 version of SotN. I already have the PSX version, and I don't know if I need three copies of the same game. I don't care about Achievements, but there is still the fact that buying it would send the message that there is indeed a market for 2D Castlevania games on the big consoles.

I think IGA hinted in an interview with 1up in September that SOTN on 360 is a testing ground for the market of a new 2d console Castlevania. I will probably end up buying it out of respect and hope that he does come through, even though I do own the original PSX one and have it on my PSP right now anyway.

This is freaking awesome news though. I really hope this sells insanely well so we get a brand new SOTN style the next year from IGA. I've been playing the crap out of this system since early December and way more than my Wii thanks to MGS: PO and the ridiculously good PSone emulator. Konami is stepping up huge here, now all that's left is a new 2d Contra.

[trunks982]

oh man thats fucking sweet. now i dont have to worry about buying SOTN ps1 on ebay.

[Blind the Thief]

I could care less about SOTN at this point; subsequent Metroidvania games have made me lukewarm to that whole affair.

Rondo of Blood though? Hell yes. Let's hope this might persuade Iga to do a new 'vania game with levels again.

[buttasuperb]

I'm new to homebrew on the PSP - can you tell me how you did this?

It was awhile ago, I'd have to see if I still have the page bookmarked on how to do it.

If I remember correctly, there was an issue with the music, it doesn't loop. Perhaps a newer version of the emulator fixed that, I dunno.

Anyways, I'll do some research and let you know.

[rodeojones903]

Konami has it listed on their US site now.

http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20113/si2247126/cl1/castlevania_the_dracula_x_chronicles

[CrimsonPaw]

There are some good games, but given the upcoming DS release list has so much more to offer, not to mention there are still so many good games from last gen to still play I cant see popping out $200 for a PSP. Not to mention that while many of the PSPs games are good the genres are too limited, for someone like me that plays platformers, RPGs and quirky games its just too limited.
Yeah, I can see your point. I'm quite the opposite, I don't think I've given my DS more than 2 hours of love in the last 5 months. IMO there's not a compelling DS game that really has me jonesing for it; they all seem to be some jacked up japanized game (cooking mama, brain age, etc.) or quirky sim type game (Phoenix Write, Trauma Center, Out of Blue (or whatever it's called)). I prefer to have my ports or straight action game, though I would love to see a remake of LoZ:OoT made for the DS, that would SOOOO kick ass.

[rodeojones903]

There are some good games, but given the upcoming DS release list has so much more to offer, not to mention there are still so many good games from last gen to still play I cant see popping out $200 for a PSP. Not to mention that while many of the PSPs games are good the genres are too limited, for someone like me that plays platformers, RPGs and quirky games its just too limited.

That is what I do not understand though. The PSP has more and imo better platformers and RPGs. The DS is very limited on those too genres. There is no platformer that even comes close to being as good as Daxter if you ask me.

Alot of people just don't give the PSP a chance. It really is an amazing handheld with a great library.

[telemundus]

It was awhile ago, I'd have to see if I still have the page bookmarked on how to do it.

If I remember correctly, there was an issue with the music, it doesn't loop. Perhaps a newer version of the emulator fixed that, I dunno.

Anyways, I'll do some research and let you know.


http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=7099&highlight=pcep

The PCEP emulator is the best for PSP. I think v.07 is the most up to date even though it's almost a couple years old now. There is no music loop built in which kind of stinks but you can pretty much play Rondo in ok quality. It's hard to play for me personally on PSP just cause the framerate is not as good as it should be and the sound is glitchy

I will definitely be getting Chronicles when it comes regardless since this game is amazing.

[Masterkyo]

I don't like the Unlockable idea .. why don't they just put 3 games in 1 disc and let you play any game you wanted instead beat the game & unlock it to play another game.

[Chacrana]

1UP's got a release date: http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3156895

9/15/07

[trunks982]

wow thats around my bday

[Strell]

Mine too. 9/9 FTW.

[moonknight25]

This is great news and it might be the system seller the psp needs....that is if everone doesn't f'ing pirate it. Support IGA!! Buy this game

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Phew, good thing I just sold my version of the PS1 version!

[telemundus]

A video of the normal second level is up with a great new remix of Bloody Tears!

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/8909

[crazytalkx]

I wish they remade Dracula X's first stage music instead of another Castlevania 3 remake. It would have been cool to hear it with a real guitar.
Yeah that's what worried me a bit watching the trailer but apparently a lot of it is still place holder music so here's hoping.

[NamPaehc]

GameSpot has a video interview with the producer of the game. (http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/castlevaniathedraculaxchronicles/news.html?sid=6165250&tag=topslot;action;1)

[MSI Magus]

That is what I do not understand though. The PSP has more and imo better platformers and RPGs. The DS is very limited on those too genres. There is no platformer that even comes close to being as good as Daxter if you ask me.

Alot of people just don't give the PSP a chance. It really is an amazing handheld with a great library.

I know the library. Besides checking a half dozen news sites a day for info on games I also check gamerankings atleast once a month and keep track of all the good games coming out. Im sorry but iv given it a chance and your out of your damned mind if you think PSP is the better format for Platformers and RPGs. Mario and Luigi, Contact, Castlevania PoR & DoS, Castlevania , Final Fantasy 3 and games like FFXII, DQIX and Pokemon coming up. Come on seriously it makes the PSP look like a joke. I mean seriously whats the PSP got to compete with this thats out right now? And the stuff coming up that can compete are mostly ports of PSX titles.

As far as Platformers the PSP has 4 games currently ranked a 8 or above where as the DS has 8. So again dont see where your coming from on this. And again looking at the future the DS seems to dominate.

[Roufuss]

Why does every PSP thread ALWAYS have to turn into a DS / PSP war?

Please, just shut the fuck up.

Marked all this garbage for moderation too, because it dosen't belong here.

[mykevermin]

Why does every PSP thread ALWAYS have to turn into a DS / PSP war?

Please, just shut the fuck up.

Marked all this garbage for moderation too, because it dosen't belong here.

Because these bitches have to justify their purchases to each and everyone else. Even though they're trying to make their feelings known, the irony is that they're still seeking approval from everyone else because they're uncertain that they're right.

For tit's sake, relying on composite game reviews to tell me that one console or another is better? That's a weak excuse for an argument, but par the course for that dumbass.

I like my PSP. I just downgraded and installed 3.03-OE-fuckin' whatever, and been playing Xenogears on it. It's a damned fun system that can do a lot of things. Now I've ripped by Dracula X, and I'm gonna figure out how to get that shit running. I can play my SNES games, NES, PSX, and PSP titles. Forgive the shit out of me, gaming world, but I happen to think the PSP is a goddamned amazing console.

I like my DS. I just picked up Hotel Dusk, I just finished Phoenix Wright, I'm in the middle of Final Fantasy V and hoping to pick up VI next week - I love that I can play any number of games, that it can be used for software like kanji dictionaries, educational titles, and the New York Times Crossword game? Fuckin' A.

I like my WonderSwan too, actually. I only have three games, but they're good fun.

In the end, I don't need any of you to tell me that I've made a good or bad decision with what I've bought. I'm fuckin' thrilled with what I own, and if I don't like something, I'll sell it. One thing I don't goddamn need, however, is for any of you to tell me that I made the right or wrong purchasing decision. Why? Because you don't know me and my tastes, so you're fuckin' wrong even when you're right.

[MSI Magus]

Why does every PSP thread ALWAYS have to turn into a DS / PSP war?

Please, just shut the fuck up.

Marked all this garbage for moderation too, because it dosen't belong here.

Look back. This time it started innocently enough, no insults or anything. I guess it was my fault but I didnt insult the PSP or anything, just said that this is awsome news but not sure if im ready to get a PSP or not yet. It just spiraled after that post.

[NamPaehc]

Did you guys watch the second video I linked? What are your thoughts on his ideas for improving SotN?

[CrimsonPaw]

Look back. This time it started innocently enough, no insults or anything. I guess it was my fault but I didnt insult the PSP or anything, just said that this is awsome news but not sure if im ready to get a PSP or not yet. It just spiraled after that post.
I hope you guys aren't thinking that I was attacking the DS. I actually like the system but not nearly as much as my PSP. Honesly I use it more for a GB player (have about 10 GB games as opposed to 4 DS) but I do like some of the games. Who knows, I might get on a DS kick later this year when Zelda comes out and start favoring that system for a while. Either way, I have no ill feelings towards any game system (even the 3DO) since I'm a multi console owner.

Either way, I'm psyched for this game especially after seeing the video.

[furyk]

1UP's got a release date: http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3156895

9/15/07

Shit I was hoping for some time over the summer to pretty much guarantee Konami pumping out another DS Castlevania: Something of Something else for Christmas. Since this is in September though, I can see Konami putting this up as their yearly Castlevania entry where as if it was Summer I think more people would be ready to bite the bullet on two Castlevania games in a year. I also sort of hoped it would be 80% done and a surprise Q2 game for the PSP. Ah well, September is better then December I suppose (and better then never certainly). September 15th can't get here fast enough.

Any speculation if we'll see some wacky extra content too? Maybe a few new unlockable characters?

[FurryCurry]

This is great news and it might be the system seller the psp needs....that is if everone doesn't f'ing pirate it. Support IGA!! Buy this game

1) The PSP has at least a dozen system sellers. But a 200plus price tag still makes the portable console a luxury item.
2) Oh of courses it's going to get pirated. Everything does. The PSP = Dreamcast.

[SpikeSpiegel]

What about those of us with Custom Firmware? I thought I read somewhere that moving from custom firmware to Sony's firmware may brick your PSP.


Also correct me if I'm wrong but if the firmware isn't decrypted that the game runs on you won't be able to load it with any utilties right?

I reckon Castlevania's future rides on this. If it does well the higher ups may allow Iga to produce a 2D console game.

[M3wThr33]

You can go to normal firmware just fine.
However, the 3.03 downgrader does leave some files in the flash, so you may want to wait for a cleaner before abandoning it.

[DJPUN]

I am excited about this news

I'm a huge fan of Castlevania ever since I was a wee lad playing Castlevania 3 on my nes.

I was going to get the port for the 360 but since this is coming out there is no need.

[Rofl Master]

Haters be damned the PSP is on fire! The games are really starting to roll in now. This news makes me happy.

[agws]

Oh this is so mine. Now someone needs to release a downgrader for the psp 3.03 that works without grandtheftauto :o

[NamPaehc]

Another interview with Koji Igarashi. (http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Media/Media.htm?CS_pid=%7BA7514F7D-C21D-48AB-A3D1-F4A28DC6F1E7%7D)

[Chacrana]

Another interview with Koji Igarashi. (http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Media/Media.htm?CS_pid=%7BA7514F7D-C21D-48AB-A3D1-F4A28DC6F1E7%7D)

Only Gameinformer has a fanbase that needs their movies broken down into 5-10 MB chunks.

[NamPaehc]

From Konami press release:

" The legendary action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling gameplay in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. The first time Rondo of Blood has been released outside of Japan, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles lets gamers take up the Vampire Killer whip as Richter Belmont as they seek to destroy the maniacal Dracula once and for all in this pivotal piece of the ongoing Castlevania saga. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles also includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, delivering incredible gameplay and value while updating two of the most beloved video games of all time for a new generation of gamers. Features

The classic action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood re-imagined for the PSP system with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music
Includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for the PSP system
Old-school side scrolling action through more than 10 gothic stages and additional hidden areas
New song collection system adds additional depth to classic gameplay
Complete special event to unlock an additional playable character
Return to previously completed levels to explore over and over"

[depascal22]

I hope this is great so we can stop hearing all the haters talk about how the PSP doesn't have any good games.

[trq]

I hope this is great so we can stop hearing all the haters talk about how the PSP doesn't have any good games.

Might not want to hold your breath. However much we gaming nerds see this as neat, a port of an obscure 14-year-old japan-only game isn't likely to get PSPs to start selling like hotcakes, and a graphics-but-not-gameplay upgrade isn't likely to win any Game of the Year awards, either. I'm glad I can finally play Rondo all the way through, but it's not exactly the second coming of Christ.

[mykevermin]

I hope this is great so we can stop hearing all the haters talk about how the PSP doesn't have any good games.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but if they haven't stopped saying that yet, then nothing will stop them. I'm still trying to figure out just what needs to come out on the PSP for people to decide it's a good system. If one is wary of the $200 pricepoint, I totally understand and won't argue. If they want to claim that the games are too expensive up front, I won't argue that either.

When they claim that there are no good games for it, I simply refuse to argue at that point. They're just obtusely set in their ways, that the PSP is a garbage system with garbage games. If you own a PSP, you know it has amazing platformers, RPGs, action titles, sports titles, puzzle games...you name it. It could always use *more* of each genre, but what console couldn't?

[hupp]

The 2 classic games are going to be awesome!!!
The 2.5d remake looks kinda weak though.

[furyk]

Might not want to hold your breath. However much we gaming nerds see this as neat, a port of an obscure 14-year-old japan-only game isn't likely to get PSPs to start selling like hotcakes, and a graphics-but-not-gameplay upgrade isn't likely to win any Game of the Year awards, either. I'm glad I can finally play Rondo all the way through, but it's not exactly the second coming of Christ.

Too true. Mega Man Powered Up flopped on the system despite being a great remake of the game. Plus even though it'll look great, the PSP has been pushed as a 3D experience. It'll sell well (hopefully) but it won't drive a whole lot of new blood to the PSP since 2D platform gamers should already be on board. If they're not, well, they're poopie heads.

[depascal22]

It's funny. Every system out there has great games for it but the PSP gets most of the hating. I'm not calling this the second coming of Christ but it's nice that we're getting a game like this.

[tiredfornow]

just got the new EGM and I think this may make me get a PSP again. :bouncy::bouncy: the screens look awesome.

[ElfAngel7]

damn, now i'm gonna have to buy a psp.

::waits patiently for price drop::

[Chacrana]

It's funny. Every system out there has great games for it but the PSP gets most of the hating. I'm not calling this the second coming of Christ but it's nice that we're getting a game like this.

Are you some kind of dumbass? It's made by Sony, so it sucks.

(yes, sarcasm.)

[angrywolf]

I just read about this, it's awesome that we're finally getting this game! Only problem is that there isn't any other PSP game that I want to play and I don't want to spend more than $200 to buy the system just so I can play this one game :cry:

[martin8me]

This would be great if the upgraded Rondo of Blood had some sort of RPG elements.....

[Kawnhr]

I don't really think that would work very well.

[thekeybladewars]

2D gameplay with 3D graphics, i've been watiing a while for this. I'm going to pray for a ps2 port!

[anarchyburger]

i dont know if this was posted already (cuz i didnt want to read all 7 pages)... but the new March EGM has a hands-on preview of it and it says the release date is October 2007 so it is in fact coming to the states...

gawd i wish i had a psp, i would buy one just for this game...

[Kawnhr]

It just dawned on me that this would probably look better and more faithful to the series if it was cel-shaded. Ah well, still looks nice.