[Pijaibros]

[lolipalooza]

[Sklabah]

I got home from work, and I'm still pretty stoked about this news. I am also hoping that they work the Saturn version stuff into the SotN port; Maybe even flesh out the other character's stories a bit? As in, give 'em proper endings and castle scenes or whatever.

As someone else said, I think that Konami is really one of the only companies putting out "need to own" PSP titles, and I find that interesting. Someone at Konami must love the handheld devices, as I'm sure they could triple their profits by releasing these collections on PS2 instead of tiny user-base PSP.

I would much rather have Gradius Collection on PS2. Hell, I bought Gaiden after playing it on PSP because I wanted to stop dying so cheaply.

I wonder if they'll put full voice into Rondo's cutscenes for the American release. I hope, at least, they put subtitles, if they won't change the voice language.

Don't cut 'em out, Konami. Thanks.
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[JamesE]

You know, anyone who buys this over using emulation deserves the endless parade of rehashes the PSP is going to slowly choke on. Remember when there were new games and ideas and stuff? I miss those days.

Just emulate it. Konami don't deserve your buck for this kind of behavior.

[negativedge]

[showka]

[diplo]

[lolipalooza]

Guys I think this remake will bring Recap to a depressive state

[JamesE]

[JamesE]

[Westacular]

[SplashBeats]

I think a lot of the PSP haters haven't really played a PSP much. The system suffers from a lack of software, most definitely, but it's very nicely built.

I had no real issue with the controls while playing Megaman Powered Up and the few hours I've logged into DJ Max Portable.

[LWJoestar]

[SplashBeats]

It's pretty damn nice. 8key is insanely hard to play because really, using 6 face buttons and the triggers is an awful idea for a rhythm game, but I very much enjoy the song list and various extras. 6key is quite fun once you get the hang of it, and there's plenty of challenge to keep you coming back for more.

If you like beatmania/beatmania IIDX you'll love it.

The song list (for the first one, at least) is a big lump of k-pop, some techno, some trance, a little bit of bossa/lounge kind of stuff, one pretty fun minimal song, and some drum and bass here and there.

There are a LOT of things to unlock, and while some are fucking useless it's always nice to have something other than high scores to struggle for.

[Deets]

[SplashBeats]

I don't remember it being much of a problem. The timing window is pretty loose in the game anyway. I probably got a few 80 percents on those chords though.

[dongle]

I beat progear on the PSP d-pad. It's not that bad and I haven't even done the mods.

And the battery life is just fine if you run your stuff from the memory stick. NDS goes about 5 hours on the heavier games, and I get b/w 4-5 on the PSP.

Anyway, back on topic. We like sprites, sure, but I think the continued exploration of 3d graphics in 2d games is a good thing, and Konami is giving us the original so we can be satisfied. Also, I don't know what the timeframe is, but I think that with a few months of refinement the 3d version could turn out ok. The blandness comes from a lack of polish and finesse, imo.

[negativedge]

[oneEIGHTkevin]

I'll probably buy this because it's an excellent value but I don't really think it will be all that fun because well I actually know it won't.

The two main reasons to own this game are emulatable on the PSP already and if you ever played on an actual console they aren't a joy to play on the PSP at all. Man just thinking about entering the command for soul steal on the PSP dpad makes me sad.

I bet GAF is creaming their pants at this news announcing PSP as the portable winner by now...

I'd love to see this on PS2 but as it is I was more excited for Portrait of Ruin when that was announced.
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[Predator Goose]

Joe and Pijaibros, you're my heroes.

Just to throw my two cents in, I love the PSP. I think it's a great system with a lot of potential and a really sexy screen. I just wished Sony loved it as much as I did. Furthermore, I actually like the d-pad for the PSP (I'll admit the analog could be improved). The only game that I've had a problem with it in is Street Fighter Alpha 3, but that's only because it hurt after a while, not because it was that difficult to use.

As for the emulation jib, I always like to pay for things when I can. And having a portable version sounds pretty sweet to me.

And yeah, it's a Capcom and Konami console. Furthermore, at the moment, it's a Capcom and Konami port console. And I'm pretty cool with that, given the games that I'm getting. And if they ever get the PS1 store to actually work with the PSP alone, with a decent lineup, I'll be pretty happy. Of course more original games would be nice, but the lack of more of them isn't a deal breaker for me.
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[Loki Laufeyson]

the 3D version looks like sega ages golden axe on ps2.

[negativedge]

[JamesE]

[negativedge]

I am sorry that you do not agree, James.

[dementia]

[Lestrade]

I really wanted Rondo as a Virtual Console/XBLA download. But I guess my wife will be keeping her PSP around, seeing as she wants to get the Twin Bee and Parodius packs.

The morning after, the 3D version of Rondo still looks (and sounds) really bad. I can't put it any other way.
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[aerisdead]

I have no interest in this title (3D port of overrated game, not interesting new IP) but I will probably buy a PSP THE MINUTE THAT THEY REDESIGN IT SERIOUSLY FFS

I will then buy the Gradius, Parodius and Twinbee packs and have MANY MANY HAPPY TIMES.
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[Predator Goose]

I don't get why everyone is so hung up on the 3D port. It's like gravy on top of the fact that we're getting the classic Rondo and SotN. The worst that happens is that it's terrible, at which point you just fire up the classic version. No problem.

And there's also the possibility that it will actually be pretty good. See Mega Man: Powered Up for an example of a 2D->3D port that works.
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[kiken]

I might be alone in saying this, but I'm just not feeling Ayane's revised character art in Chii No Rondo. I prefer the early 90s manga look. But I guess this brings something of an artistic continuity to the Dracula X series.

Hey Konami... Akumajou Dracula X 3 on a fucking CONSOLE please. Hi res 2D FTW.

kthnxbye.

[gooktime]

[dmauro]

This seems like something I should be excited about, especially since emulating both titles was something I was really excited about on the PSP, but the thing is, both games look pretty shitty on account of the PSP's screen (too dark and ghosty). And those screenshots of the 3D rondo aren't doing anything for me, although I can hope that it looks better in motion.

[showka]

[Waffen]

this looks kinda cool but I can't justify buying another PSP for it unless I buy one off ebay for like $20-30 :/
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[Loki Laufeyson]

[Lestrade]

[Moogs]

Why is Simon's Theme being played in that video? That's not the first level music for Rondo.

Also, that remix was beyond cheesy.

At least they're including the original version.

[dmauro]

[firenze]

Couple comments...

Anyone who doesn't bitch about Ultimate Ghouls and Ghosts graphics is a filthy hypocrite if you complain about Rondo's 3D mode. And frankly, this is how they should ALL be done - include the original source material as well as the remake. The Megaman PSP games (also generally praised) should have done this too. I would have really loved a 2D version of FF3 on DS too, though I know that's asking a lot.

I can't see how anyone would complain that a game people have been begging to get translated for over a decade finally gets a port. And a damn good one at that, including a whole other game that's often hailed as the finest in the series. And it gives you not only a straight port, but a remake for those who whine about "old" looking graphics. I can't see this as anything but sour grapes for anyone who complains.

To everyone saying Capcom/Konami system... Don't forget Namco. They're responsible for some great titles - Ridge Racers, Tekken DR, Ace Combat. Some lower profile but still quality stuff like Snoopy and the Ren Baron (it's really good!) and Moto GP. Even RPGs with the Legend of Heroes games and several Tales series ports (though only Eternia has been released in English so far). Sega isn't bad either. They gave us impressive portable versions of Outrun 2, Initial D, and Guilty Gear #R and Slash (published by Sega) as well as the nice Genesis collection and Sonic Rivals. New Afterburner game is coming.

Edit: Heck, Square-Enix may be shaping up as a decent PSP publisher too. I don't think they're comfortable giving Nintendo 100% support, seems like they want to release exclusives for Nintendo and Sony to not let either one get too much power. Yeah, for now most of the PSP stuff is ports - FF Tactics, Valkyrie Profile, FFI&II (again). But Crisis Core will sell, and I'd be surprised if they don't announce more games.

[lolipalooza]

[showka]

I always thought that Castlevania sprites were drawn sort of realistically, even when the style was cartoony. Thats why the Rondo sprites fit in Symphony of the Night, even though the official art style was different. They're drawn so realistically that in the games themselves, the main characters have never even had eyes. It was realistic yet with an artistic edge just like the models in the Metal Gear Solid games.

I don't know if its better than the old style but the new 3D stuff is pretty impressive in motion. It looks kind of polygony, but they're trying to replicate how the in game artwork looked for those games, in terms of how the enemies are posed and placed. I hate how they change the camera to introduce enemies and slow things down ala Contra SS (we get it guys, its 3D, NOBODY FUCKING CARES), but this otherwise appears to be extremely high quality.

I'd be overjoyed if IGA was able to use this as a learning experience of some kind to go on and make a 2.5D platformer to surpass Symphony of the Night on a more advanced system, since thats the only kind of platform gaming those worthless fucks at Sony USA will allow.

[SplashBeats]