Excerpt: As far as sequels go, modern Castlevania games are some of the least adventurous: endlessly recycling the core ethos of 1997's iconic Symphony of the Night, right down to
Excerpt: I’ve been destroying Bone Pillars, whipping Merman, and dodging annoying Medusa heads ever since a strapping young Belmont graced the box of Konami’s NES classic
Conclusion: I’d recommend Harmony of Despair only to the savviest of Castlevania fans, as they'll probably stick with the multi-player long enough to appreciate its moderate value
Conclusion: I’d recommend Harmony of Despair only to the savviest of Castlevania fans, as they'll probably stick with the multi-player long enough to appreciate its moderate value
Summary: Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a multiplayer game first and a single-player game second. This is a daring twist on a tried and true franchise, one that may split a...
Conclusion: If you aren’t familiar with the difficulty of the Castlevania games previous to SotN you will probably see Castlevania HD as nothing but an exercise in frustration.