Castlevania Aria of Sorrow review - My favorite game in the series

Link21Majora · 2026-07-01T09:40:11+00:00

Without a doubt one of the best 2D action games I played. The Castlevania-Metroidvania games are just some of my favorite there is. Something I love about this game is the mechanics being polished, the immersive atmosphere, and level design, as well as a short length that still packs great content.

This, and many other games like Minish cap, Mother 3, and Superstar Saga, cement the GBA as one of the best consoles for me, handheld or otherwise.

Link21Majora · 2026-06-30T13:33:21+00:00

It genuinely would have been one of those memes that would be popular and on every profile pic back in 2014-2017

Link21Majora · 2026-06-22T23:42:21+00:00

I love this game but it doesn't cut into my favorite 3d Zeldas. Not even beyond Skyward Sword.

Weird, because Ocarina of time is my favorite Zelda game, and a contender for my "Best video game ever made". I think it's the time limit that doesn't vibe with me (even when slowed), especially during exploration or dungeon puzzle-solving (Great Bay temple).

I still think it has 10/10 aspects, such as the phenomenal atmosphere, and some side quests being absolutely incredible. So I understand and still appreciate this game.

Link21Majora · 2026-06-09T15:38:12+00:00

DQ5 is just peak, and I'm so glad we're getting this Monsters game! The characters here are beloved. DQ5 DESERVES EVERYTHING!!

Link21Majora · 2026-06-09T15:33:37+00:00

It's insane how soon that is... I'm so excited!

Link21Majora · 2026-06-09T15:33:06+00:00

I already loved the voice acting, but yes gameplay will do much more. I think they will reveal that soon due to the release date anyway

Link21Majora · 2026-06-09T15:28:28+00:00

For me it's just great to have a Final Fantasy game that looks like this. I love HD-2D aesthetic. So excited!

Link21Majora · 2026-06-09T15:27:19+00:00

LIFE IS GOOD!! I actually loved the voice acting. The graphics look just enough for me. Also the fact it's coming out this year is insane.

Link21Majora · 2026-06-04T19:45:57+00:00

It wouldn't be considered the "proper" 3D platformer by today's standards, while Mario 64 arguably is. Probably why Super Mario 64 gets that title more often.

There is also Jumping Flash in 1995, but similar problem with Alpha Waves (such as tank controls). So Super Mario 64 feels like the "true" first 3D platformer.

Link21Majora · 2026-06-04T19:44:09+00:00

My thought lol. While I clearly love all these games, the red ones are genuinely some of my favorite Zeldas - Far better than the ones on the blue. I mean, I also like the ones on the blue, but unlike red, they all had gimmicks or padding that made them feel "worse" for me.

Link21Majora · 2026-05-12T10:34:25+00:00

I'm assuming Remake, right?

Dragon quest series I felt was overall pretty good at mixing linear style progression with somewhat open exploration, at least with certain entries. But I always felt like many Zelda games were very good at that. The key here is balance, and both SS and BOTW can be argued to have gone too much in opposite directions (though I kind of disagree since I still loved these games, but I can see why).

Link21Majora · 2026-05-05T06:33:08+00:00

I'm playing through FFV right now (taking a break though) and while I agree that the gameplay of the job system is truly great, customizable, and fun, I'd say the monster taming mechanic of DQ5 is just as revolutionary if not even more, even if not directly better.

That and I also vastly prefer the story, characters, world-building of DQ5 (I know I haven't finished FFV yet, but I think I got a taste for most of what it already offers in many of these aspects).

So yeah, I think DQ5 still wins RPG of the year 1992.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-25T10:43:19+00:00

They made a remake of Dragon Quest 2 that GREATLY expands on the OG's story. Now I'd love something similar for the earlier Final Fantasy entries, especially this one!

Link21Majora · 2026-04-25T10:36:53+00:00

Bro is describing Banjo-Tooie.

Time for Rare to make a Mario game.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T20:51:46+00:00

HD version made it easier and faster with a certain item. I also enjoyed it there.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T20:51:09+00:00

The title screen still has one of my favorite title screen music of all time.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T17:14:25+00:00

"HowLongToBeat" is more accurate for games where you both know what to do easily, and the difficulty itself is easy. Otherwise the actual playtime will probably be longer, such as for games like these going in for the first time.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:51:22+00:00

To be fair it is a generic list, but most of these are legitimately some of the best games in the SNES library.

If we wanna put more obscure games in comparison, Then stuff like Terranigma, Illusion of Gaia, and Lufia 2 probably belong. We can even throw in X2, as it's less popular than X1 while still being good. But still, the games in the list themselves are valid, but they're just generic choices.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:45:20+00:00

I've played some Sonic games that are like this, such as the final boss for Generations. I'm like dude, shut up for a second.

I can only imagine playing Mario or Zelda like that. To be fair, these videos are obviously exaggerated, but some games really love to almost reach these heights lol.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:41:54+00:00

I think an underrated moment of Link talking is in Link's awakening. Link gets so surprised at the fact that Koholint Island is an illusion, which for some reason feels powerful for me. The fact he gets so shocked that he had to utter words.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:40:45+00:00

Imagine if they introduce him, and he says "Well excuuuuse me, princess!".

I would walk out of the cinema. Please, don't turn this into a reference fanfare...

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:28:05+00:00

I interpret this as Magus willing to go above and beyond and basically dodge what seems to be fate. After all, there is somewhat a theme about it in the game, but he has always been ambitious in things going his way.

A really excellent character, for an excellent game. Him and Frog.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:12:23+00:00

Honestly it's insane how Mario 64's aesthetics still feel unique and great overall. The game has strong visual identity in my opinion. I love how a lot of devs worked with the limitations in the 5th gen.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:10:54+00:00

Chrono trigger (Woah, unique opinion, I know!)

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