Playing this right after Castlevania 1 really made me appreciate how great this game is.
I haven't played 2 (and I don't plan to for now) but this feels like the perfect sequel to 1. They took what worked in 1, refined it perfectly, whether it's the challenging level-design, the OSTs or the graphics, and increased its scope to such an extent this might very well be an SNES game, with so much levels - their variety too! - and multiple playable characters per playthrough.
Though there are also much more bosses, some might be disappointed with how easy and lackluster they can be at time. Imo I'm fine with it as long as certain bosses are challening, and some really are, to the point where I had to think about how and when to switch characters depending on their patterns.
All in all, a true classic which I hope Curse of the Moon will take inspiration from when I get to play it.
I haven't played 2 (and I don't plan to for now) but this feels like the perfect sequel to 1. They took what worked in 1, refined it perfectly, whether it's the challenging level-design, the OSTs or the graphics, and increased its scope to such an extent this might very well be an SNES game, with so much levels - their variety too! - and multiple playable characters per playthrough.
Though there are also much more bosses, some might be disappointed with how easy and lackluster they can be at time. Imo I'm fine with it as long as certain bosses are challening, and some really are, to the point where I had to think about how and when to switch characters depending on their patterns.
All in all, a true classic which I hope Curse of the Moon will take inspiration from when I get to play it.