This hybrid of Castlevania, Blackthorne, and Altered Beast is a fantastic action title that the English speaking world really missed out on when it got left its native Japan.
Wonder if it has anything to do with the Succubus in the cell/topless boss etc. - clearly it wasn't a localization issue as the game has minimal text. *watches further* - oh, and that girl being tortured to death on the train probably had something to do with as well.
I cannot but agree with your consideration of this as an hidden gem in the SNES library. I also like train levels, so the one here is possibly my favorite part of the game. There is also a bad ending. You can decide to not take any orb and stay human all the way through but, apparently, it works even if you take only some (just saw another video with the bad ending, and the player fighting with Abel in dragon form). The cat in Iria's arms in the intro is very goofy!
+Davide Mascolo Yeah, I loved the whole thing. The good ending is actually kind of hard to figure out, you have to collect the three gems specifically in the order I got them in to get it. Otherwise you'll always get the bad end
@@NintendoComplete ....How the hell is the player suppose to figure that out. Damned japan and their cryptic BS. I have a repro of this and I got the "bad" ending....
You can also keep using the same form three times, without cycling through other forms. Doing so and reach the final stage will also net you the super version of the form you stick with. (EX Blue Dragon -> Platinum Dragon)
The first time I played this game, I got the so called "good ending" totally by accident. I had no idea the crystals were relevant to it, I only wanted to try new forms.
mack papi Here's a summary: Bayer is Abel's ex-bff. He sold his soul to the devil, and included Abel's wife and kid in the deal. The wife and kid were then used to help resurrect the devil. After he finishes his exposition dump, Bayer nearly kills Abel. Abel sees a vision of his family that makes him decide to sac up. He then proceeds to fuck up his evil buddy in a bad way. His wife has been killed, but her spirit becomes a fairy to help her husband in his attempt to save their daughter before she is killed too. Does that help? :D
i LOVE the aesthetics, minimalist story, and overall concept but my god is this game frustrating, and not in a good way. your characters attacks and movement abilities feel so limited, especially compared to the bosses
This hybrid of Castlevania, Blackthorne, and Altered Beast is a fantastic action title that the English speaking world really missed out on when it got left its native Japan.
The only time gamers will have aquaphobia is when they play water levels.
Wonder if it has anything to do with the Succubus in the cell/topless boss etc. - clearly it wasn't a localization issue as the game has minimal text. *watches further* - oh, and that girl being tortured to death on the train probably had something to do with as well.
Also it has a little bit of Demon's Crest, especially on the bosses.
This is also has a little conta alien wars vibe final boss to it 😆
One of the most iconic dialogues in gaming history: 1:20 "Meow!" -Elia
i wonder what happened to the cat... did it also become a demon-cat or did it die?
the fairy/spirit of the mother was as powerful as you were despite the transformations.
How have I not heard of this game. This looks really good and just my type of gameplay.
This is the type of game that i wanted in year 2024
Starting minute 11:11 the game's explosion sounds joins the music and makes the beat even cooler
You do great work sir. Great videos
@10:48 The F-word on the train caught me off guard while playing this game the other day. Has anyone else noticed it?
Ive seen ur msg last year but i didnt reply. Yes, i finished the game. You might be dead now cuz 3 yrs but i just wanted to lyk..
SMT : The platformer(chaos route)
I cannot but agree with your consideration of this as an hidden gem in the SNES library. I also like train levels, so the one here is possibly my favorite part of the game.
There is also a bad ending. You can decide to not take any orb and stay human all the way through but, apparently, it works even if you take only some (just saw another video with the bad ending, and the player fighting with Abel in dragon form).
The cat in Iria's arms in the intro is very goofy!
+Davide Mascolo Yeah, I loved the whole thing. The good ending is actually kind of hard to figure out, you have to collect the three gems specifically in the order I got them in to get it. Otherwise you'll always get the bad end
@@NintendoComplete ....How the hell is the player suppose to figure that out. Damned japan and their cryptic BS. I have a repro of this and I got the "bad" ending....
Reminds me of the manga and anime called "Devilman".
Heavy devil man vibes
Or Urosukidoji for us more cultured folks.
Definitely Go Nagai influence. Devilman, Demon Lord Dante etc. Badass game.
5:35 jiggle physic?
O.o
what a pervert. i thought was a candle
LOL even back in 1994 there were jiggle physics damn
And now that u mention Castlevania, there is an unused boss in the tv spot of Super Castlevania IV that looks very similar to 24:34 mini boss
after that centipede boss my game just wouldn't proceed :(
This is what Altered Beast would had been like on Super NES.
WTF Ending!
I heard that this game have alterntive endings that you get if you beat it with only using the gun and never transforming into demons.
You can also keep using the same form three times, without cycling through other forms. Doing so and reach the final stage will also net you the super version of the form you stick with. (EX Blue Dragon -> Platinum Dragon)
awesome! love it. thanks for the video. really an amazing game
Looks a lot of fun.
Nice varied elements and creepy feel it’s a nice hidden gem this one
I love easy games :D Thanks for the suggestion! Hopefully I can beat it..
The first time I played this game, I got the so called "good ending" totally by accident. I had no idea the crystals were relevant to it, I only wanted to try new forms.
same here today LMAO
is no one ever going to talk about 10:50 were the cart says "fuck" at the bottom?
Hahaha! No shit, I never noticed it! Thanks 😆
oh ... um ... ok, when I first glanced at the thumbnail, i thought it read "playthrough of KISS's 1995 horror-themed game" KISS as in the rock band.
That'd be sweet
That intro was really hard to understand.
mack papi Here's a summary: Bayer is Abel's ex-bff. He sold his soul to the devil, and included Abel's wife and kid in the deal. The wife and kid were then used to help resurrect the devil. After he finishes his exposition dump, Bayer nearly kills Abel. Abel sees a vision of his family that makes him decide to sac up. He then proceeds to fuck up his evil buddy in a bad way. His wife has been killed, but her spirit becomes a fairy to help her husband in his attempt to save their daughter before she is killed too.
Does that help? :D
NintendoComplete yes, that clears up alot of confusion, love these longplays by the way.
+mack papi Thanks!
King of.....Sarkazs(?)
Bayer is literally the worst friend in existence.
Snes the best console of time
Wish there was a rom for this game...
But there is a rom of this game, and it's been available for years
I'm getting shin megami and devilman vibes
Never even heard of this until today. This game DEFINITELY has tits broooooooo
bro my dad played this back in 1999... this was top notch. U MISSED OUT ALOT OLD MAN!
@moments1590 took a lot of shots, missed a lot of shots! And now? I make every shot I take
i LOVE the aesthetics, minimalist story, and overall concept but my god is this game frustrating, and not in a good way. your characters attacks and movement abilities feel so limited, especially compared to the bosses
It’s definitely the type of game you have to practice and feel comfortable with the controls.