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Castlevania Fans -
SNESkid16:
Hey guys,
So I know this is hard to believe, but I have never played a Castlevania game. I have heard nothing but good things about them and am eager to play one for the first time. My question for all of you: What Castlevania game should I get if I'm just starting to get into the series? I'm worried that I'll get turned off to the series if I choose the wrong game. I've looked at some game play for a number of games in the series and Symphony of the Night looks awesome.
I collect for SNES, N64, Wii, and all Nintendo handhelds (except for 3DS) - I do have a PS2 and Dreamcast.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Kriegspire:
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the DS would be a good choice.
taigr81m:
I will recommend the N64 games Castlevania (Castlevania 64) and Castlevania Legacy of Darkness. I never really liked the SNES games. The snes games are okay, but the 3d versions are better. I have been playing Castlevania since N64 now and I like all of them. The Dracula fights in the N64 games can be difficult, thus, you may not like these games.
However, the best way to learn why people like a series is to play the newest or most popular release. Twisted Metal is my favorite series of games but I did not start playing the series until TMIII. Most SingleTrac fans hate 989 studios versions but I like them. The 989 studios games are the reason that I started playing TM. I bought 1 and 2 after that, then TM 4, Black etc.
segamer:
Castlevania Symphony of the Night is considered the best in the series. However, I'd go with Super Castlevania IV for SNES if those are the systems you're limited too. As a note, Castlevania 64 and Castlevania Legacy of Darkness are considered the worst in the series. They are truly terrible.
Blumpkin:
I highly recommend the new Lords of Shadow Castlevania too. It's not linked to the original series, but it's a great game and I can't wait to play the sequel.