![]() ![]() This is one of those tidbits that even the most practiced Nintendo scholars might not know. The players still must use their brains to help Simon reach Dracula's tower and save the world. This Castlevania is just as challenging as its predecessors. But don't think smoother controls make for an easier game. The infamous jumping mechanic is now smoother and on-point, Simon can crouch-crawl into tight spots, and the chain-whip is twice as accurate and twice as deadly. Control-wise, it's almost a completely different game. Simon's traded in his blonde locks for brown, his leather armor is replaced by steel, and his mace tip has been replaced by a spearhead. ![]() There are, of course, the obvious aesthetic changes to the character. That being said, there are a few notable differences between the Simon in the first game and the Simon in the fourth. Both titles share the same layout, similar bosses (with a few fresh spins), similar locales and enemies, and even an updated soundtrack with some of the same tunes. In the Castlevania series, two titles are considered the cream of the crop, Castlevania IV and Symphony of the Night. The former title is considered by the fans and community a remake of the original Castlevania on the NES. We certainly look forward to seeing Simon slash it out with the rest of Nintendo's character roster. It's nice to see Nintendo throwing back to the classics and giving us this blast from the past. Though the aesthetic is clearly inspired by the first game, the morning star chain is a reference to Simon's Quest, at least to those players deep enough in the series. The blonde hair, the fur boots, the leather chest guard, it's all there, and he's ready to rumble. Just from watching the video we can see the call back to the classic NES box art for Simon's design. The reaper soon gets his comeuppance when a certain monster slayer steps into the ring. He's on the run from mummies, snakes, and even gets his soul sliced by Death himself. In his reveal trailer, we see Luigi with his ghost-hunting gear having quite the bad night in Dracula's castle. Speaking of his original design, it has recently been revealed that Simon, along with Richter, will appear in the latest Super Smash Bros. installment as a playable character. ![]()
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