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Author Topic: Castlevania PoR  (Read 891 times)

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« on: December 11, 2006, 03:41:12 AM »
C'mon, dammit!  I can't be the only guy playing this beauty!

I've read some mixed reviews, but I'm enjoying myself pretty well.  I liked SotN better, but that had more to do with the novelty of the gameplay than anything.  

Right now I'm stuck at a false ending, so that's a bit of a downer.

Where are you in the game?  Did you get the pre-order swag?
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2006, 06:32:02 PM »
I was thinking of getting it but it sounded to much of a rehash of DoS and not enough to offer for a new game.  So instead I picked up Final Fantasy III.
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2006, 10:31:01 PM »
I've never been a Castlevania fan...:o
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2006, 10:57:40 PM »
You boys are missing out on catgirl ninja.
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2006, 10:39:28 PM »
Somehow, I think I'll live...
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2006, 12:30:59 AM »
After the dissapointment I got with my GBA SP I'm quite reluctant to get another handheld.
I'll just keep on playing pc games for now.

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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2006, 12:38:33 AM »
The DS is definitely the best handheld system I've ever seen. Your decision, though.
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2006, 04:21:20 AM »
My thoughts on PoR so far:

Less oriented toward the obsessive completist than either of the last two games. Also more challenging, especially in boss fights.
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2006, 01:25:40 AM »
Quote from: Yamo
My thoughts on PoR so far:

Less oriented toward the obsessive completist than either of the last two games. Also more challenging, especially in boss fights.

I'm with you as far as that goes.  My old-school side tends to think that the "main quest" part of the game is just a warmup for the Richter/Maria mode that you unlock.
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2007, 08:05:12 PM »
im saving up for PoR so i will have it soon i cannot wait!!!!!:D
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