Topic: Best of the Belmonts

I just got 1000 points, and I have a Castlevania itch that I need to scratch. Anyway, I looked up and saw the original NES trilogy, Castlevania 4, The Adventure Rebirth, and the new Rondo of Blood. I have the remake of the original on my PSP, and I know that Simon's Quest isn't that great, so which one of the 4 should I get. I'm leaning towards Rondo of Blood for it's graphics and sound, but should I get it? Also, should I get Castlevania Judgment while I'm on the subject of Castlevania.

I would recommend getting Super Castlevania 4. In my opinion its the best of the linear series of Castlevania and perhaps the best of all time. I also really like 3: Draculas Curse but its hards as balls. It's your call though.
And I haven't played Judgment but from what Ive read the reviews look a little mixed. I guess it depends if your into fighters.

You should get Akumajou Dracula X Chi no Rondo. It's the second best Castlevania game ever conceived, imo, best game in the series being Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Go with Super Castlevania 4. It's awesome.

Super Castlevania IV.

I haven't really played Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, but from what I've looked up, it's one of those (many) love it or hate it type of games.

Simon's Quest isn't that great? OMFG

Well acording to everyone I have heard from. Plus it's just so cryptic. Even the site doesn't like it that much. Not even the AVGN likes it!

That's not true. Some people actually like Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.
I also recall reading some time ago that AVGN reviewed the games that he loves.

When I saw this title, I thought you were talking about Dion. LOL!

Super Castlevania and Rondo of Blood are both exquisite games to own, so I suggest that you get one of these now and save the latter for your next points card

Agreed. You can't really go wrong with either to be honest. I would probably give the edge to Super Castlevania IV but they are both great games.

Yeah, it's a tough decision, both games have their pro's and cons.
Let me quickly write down the specific aspects of each game for you:

Super Castlevania 4:

• You can whip in all directions,
• Crouching
• The 2nd weapon is an extra button
• you can jump down from stairs
• very difficult
• great graphics and music

Rondo of blood:

• More classic control-scheme with certain twists (i.e. backflip)
• You can Jump on and off of stairs
• 2 Playable characters
• "Special" attacks for each of your 2nd weapons
• no need to upgrade the whip
• great graphics and music
• Very difficult

I hope that helped

Having finished both games, I'll be honest: Super Castlevania IV is not really that hard; it's actually easy compared to Akumajou Dracula X Chi no Rondo, which I don't think is too hard.
It's not really my favorite, Super Castlevania IV, but it's still worth giving a shot. Oh, and if you're into harder second quests, this game has one. Just wait until the end of the credits, once it fades out, you'll be back at the beginning of the game. But once you progress a bit, you'll fight more enemies than you had to in the first quest. Sad thing is: not everyone is familiar with the second quest.

Get Super Castlevania IV or Rondo of Blood.

The thing about controlling Richter is that I miss controlling my midjump in the air. Simon can control his midjumps, Richter cannot.

I like Simon's Quest a lot. I think if you can enjoy games which are apart of a classic series, but different than the norm, then you will enjoy Simon's Quest, just like I really enjoy Zelda II and Super Mario Bros 2 as well. At least give it a shot, you have the right to make your own opinion.

I also looked up that Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and the other Metroidvania titles, trace its roots back to Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (nonlinear gameplay wise).
Also, I don't like dying the moment you touch spikes. I think that's unfair. I'm glad that Richter doesn't die the moment he touches spikes, but still loses damage.

I'd call Rondo of Blood the best, with Super Castlevania IV close behind, both are phenomenal purchases.

Castlevania also falls into that category, it's just not quite as good as the other two. (But it's also harder, and more satisfying)

Out of all the ones I've played, I like Castlevania ReBirth the most, mostly because of how smooth it looks and plays.