explorations of fears

So I finally got ahold of a copy of Rondo of Blood and began playing it. I really enjoy it so far, I'm just not too great at it thus far. Not sure why... I've heard that it's extremly easy, but maybe   more...that was a misleading statement heh. But anyway I decided I'd let you guys get a glimpse of the game since most people haven't had the honour of playing this lost gem.

I know the video and sound arn't the best but I had to use a different program to get it since there is no built in recorder for the PC-Engine Emulator. So sorry about that, but it should be bearable. Normally I'd change the audio, but I'm going to leave it in this time due to it being a rare game. Enjoy!  less

The 6th and final stage of my Castlevania playthrough. I hope you enjoy and I do apologize for the length, I probably should have sped up the part with me collecting hearts. However, I thought it might   more...actually help someone who didn't know you could do that. Drac really got me worked up, my palms were all sweaty. You see if you've never played this game before the final boss fight is generally super hard. Anyway, enjoy and maybe pickup some tips from the video if you're new to the game.

Footage: Castlevania (NES)
Stage: 6 - Clocktower
Music: Cross A Fear (Rock Version)  less

The fifth stage of my Castlevania playthrough. I couldn't really avoid too much damage in this level so I got to the boss as quick as I could and let him have it with the holy water/stun trick. Otherwise   more...Death would have been a bitch, he always is; especially at the amount of health I had.

Footage: Castlevania (NES)
Stage: 5 - Torture Chambers
Music: Don't Wait Until Night (Rock Version)  less

The fourth stage of my playthrough of Castlevania. This stage was a tad bit harder than the others. I'll admit I'm being cheap with the holy water, but you know how difficult these games can be without   more...taking advantage of the loop holes. Plus I'm trying not to die at all, so it'll at least be mildy entertaining even tho I'm no gaming god.  less

The third stage of my playthrough of Castlevania. I tried my best to not let things get to slow and boring. However, those damn skeletons did manage to get several hits in on me. *shakes fist in the air*

The second stage of my playthrough of Castlevania on an emulator. In this stage I tried my best to avoid all damage, but I'm only human. Needless to say I got hit a couple times. Also at the end I'm sorry   more...about the short-lived Medusa fight, she had it coming. ;) So yes, I cheated her!

Footage: Castlevania (NES)
Stage: 2 - Castle Tower
Music: Theme of Simon (Rock Version)  less

The first stage of my playthrough of Castlevania (NES). Keep in mind this is only the third or so time of me beating the original. So I'm no master, I just felt like editing the clips a little and adding   more...in some really good music. But don't complain to me if it isn't impressive. More stages to come.

Footage: Castlevania (NES)
Stage: 1 - Castle Entrance
Music: Vampire Killer (Rock Version)  less