I just beat OG Castlevania this week for the 1st time, save scummed like a crazy person because I have been meaning to beat this game since the 80's and you know what, it wasnt gonna get done any other way.
Anyways, I was planning to make a LTTP thread because it was SO good. It was not overly packed so frame skipping was at a minimum, it uses the available memory beautifully so bullshit enemy respawn is minimal, THE MUSIC, THE ART, BOTH EXCELLENT. The use of the hyper saturated palette mixed with the spotted blacks, consistent lighting direction throughout, the fearless use of music to give each stage such a vibrant, alive feeling .... playing it at the same time as Bloodstained made it obvious just how many missed opportunities are plaguing that game.
Now Im starting Castlevania 3 (JPN version, heard it was better, especially the music) and it seems like the obvious evolution so Im pretty excited. The stained glass background early on is sublime.
Never played SC4, Bloodlines or Rondo enough to make a call. the SFX in Bloodlines are REALLY annoying though. Dracula X is whatever and Id like to think we all know that.