Castlevania: Bloodlines (Sega Genesis) James & Mike Mondays

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James and Mike take a quick look at Castlevania: Bloodlines for Sega Genesis! Also, the new Best of James & Mike Mondays is out now on amazon! amzn.to/1NOfDpi
Thanks to the fans for watching every week! We really love reading your comments and appreciate that you watch and enjoy the show! As you know, we still collect physical media like NES games, VHS tapes and DVDs because there’s nothing quite like owning something tangible. Now, for the first time you can own “The Best of James & Mike Mondays” on Blu-ray! In addition to the regular episodes, there are also unreleased videos, exclusive to this release! Watch us play Star Fox, Smash Bros with JonTron and more! The blu-ray is region free and ships worldwide! #retro #retrogaming #nes #snes #jamesrolfe #mikematei #atari #playthrough #gameplay #gamereview

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@JamesNintendoNerd 9 лет назад

Thanks to the fans for watching every week! We really love reading your comments and appreciate that you watch and enjoy the show! As you know, we still collect physical media like NES games, VHS tapes and DVDs because there’s nothing quite like owning something tangible. Now, for the first time you can own “The Best of James & Mike Mondays” on Blu-ray! In addition to the regular episodes, there are also unreleased videos, exclusive to this release! Watch us play Star Fox, Smash Bros with JonTron and more! The blu-ray is region free and ships worldwide! You can get the blu-ray here! amzn.to/1NOfDpi

@mandu9520 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre Will it make my sweat drip into my mouth?

@sowhazupguy 9 лет назад

+Manducabulla where are you sweating from >_>

@FiauraTheTankGirlGamer 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre really guys? A dvd of this? I mean it's here on RU-vid for us. But I guess, I wish you would continue with the Nerd at some point, I mean it's what most of us come here for, hoping for a new Nerd episode that is just so over the top compared to the last one that we all drop our jaws and share it on facebook like mad.

@NWOWCW4Life1 9 лет назад

+Fiaura The Tank Girl I say just enjoy it and while the nerd videos are always usually great, I'm pretty glad James is being different. But alas, keep supporting him

@myrongaines5542 9 лет назад

We want the nerd back

@almostalways 7 лет назад

In this Castlevania, John Morris can only hit straight forward while on the ground but in multiple direction while in the air. Eric Lecarde is the opposite. They both have their pros and cons, which gives us a reason to try both characters. This game is so good and underrated.

@MidoseitoAkage 2 года назад

Too bad Konami cut some others interesting characters with unique playstyle for Bloodlines : a big dude with a hammer and a ninja girl.

@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக் 2 года назад

@@MidoseitoAkage what?

@vladimirfruitin3118 10 месяцев назад

true, these guys didn't do it justice

@DontrelleRoosevelt 3 месяца назад

Everything is underrated

@JamesNintendoNerd 9 лет назад

The James & Mike Mondays blu-ray is now available! amzn.to/1NOfDpi

@Zeldaschampion 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre Hey Mike are you going to post any more streams or any of the past ones?

@ISpyBobbeh 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre Cool, Always like seeing castlevania getting played. Should check out the castlevania that got ported on ps1.

@Progearspec 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre I think castlvania bloodlines has a great soundtrack.It's composer Michiru Yamane did a outstanding job using the genesis,Yamaha YM2612 sound chip.

@Ninbitzero 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre How about reviewing the game DInk Smallwood.

@mushroomsamba82 9 лет назад

+Cinemassacre 5:43 nice gg allin reference

@cyberbird8683 2 года назад

The soundtrack of this game... I just can't get enough of it

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Год назад

The main characters movements look cheesy I think that brings the game down a few notches. They shouldve made him move more seriously like other Castlevanias

@eternalkick 9 лет назад

Back when Konami wasn't bullshit.

@wchan39 9 лет назад

+Eternal Kick Yeah...what happened to you, Konami? You used to be cool!

@edwnx0 9 лет назад

+wchan39 +Konami Damn, homie In high school you was the man, homie The fuck happened to you?

@DJPlace007 9 лет назад

+Eternal Kick i blame it on metal gear games.

@SubbingForFree 9 лет назад

+Edwin Contreras immortal technique?

@Tamacat388 9 лет назад

+DJPlace007 I blame it on their CEO wanting to focus on gambling and cutting all console game development forever.

@qmto 9 лет назад

I think they're too hard on this game. It's a fantastic Castlevania game.

@istrebitelji 9 лет назад

+qmto This is the best Castlevania game for me. And yeah the spear is better than the whip.

@istrebitelji 9 лет назад

VirusRonsen82 What did you expect from nintendo fanboys? Sega was underrated at the time but better. Maybe some games were better but Bram Stoker's dracula was a masterpiece for Sega while it sucked ass for SNES.

@skuarf 9 лет назад

+qmto They were really honest about being spoiled by SC4, not fanboyish as some say. Bloodlines is fantastic but SC4 spoils the player so every other contemporary felt like "JUST not as good". Smoother controls, jump directional influence, whip OP, more SFX due to SNES sound hardware, overall easier (but still fair) difficulty... The list goes on

@aaronthebox 9 лет назад

Totally! This is the one I grew up playing since I had a Genesis

@Maru96 9 лет назад

+skuarf -whip OP Which ruins the balance of the game -SNES sound hardware Yet managed to have worse music than Bloodlines -overall easier (but still fair) difficulty Yeah, brokenly-easy, triple boomerang and OP whip triviliaze any boss in the game -Smoother controls, jump directional influence Fixed controls are more solid for platforming and better for aereal combat than loose jump mechanics Why it's better again?

@diseasicon 9 лет назад

The helmets on skeletons in Germany wasn't at all comical if you think about it. I'm pretty sure it's stated in the manual that those enemies are reanimated soldiers that were involved in World War 1, which takes place before this game. You're not fighting generic skeletons guarding Dracula's castle, your're fighting people who died in World War 1.

@vin4679 5 лет назад

EXACTLY

@juanelorriaga2840 5 лет назад

Well they have a simple amusement with constant shit and toilet humor god forbid they learn anything in school

@jojoface4940 5 лет назад

Iv thought about it, and it's funny. Then i read your comment, now i think it's hilarious

@oldpop788 5 лет назад

It's still funny get over yourselfs.

@rsmith02 4 года назад

That's kind of too much for a Castlevania game... and this game is just goofy. Look at the bosses like the clock gear robot. Despite these thematic inconsistencies it's still a great game with technically impressive graphics.

@Maverick4023 8 лет назад

Imagine having the Belmonts round for dinner. They'd be whipping candles and eating giant pork chops

@macgeek2004 8 лет назад

Maverick4023 ...which they found by taking a stud detector and smashing every section of wall that didn't set it off. ;~P LOL

@nobodyatallvallejo3672 4 года назад

😂🤣

@ZabsGaming 9 лет назад

One of my favorite games of the Sega Genesis. Hands down !

@LordGrim1313 8 лет назад

I'm a big fan and enjoy all the stuff you guys do for us. While I respect your opinions, watching you two play anything that isn't Nintendo is rough because you guys are pretty heavily bias. I don't blame you for being fans of Nintendo, but I wish I could watch you play games on Sega or Sony without hearing you complain about how much better you think Nintendo is. Just my two cents.

@lunarhalcyon6725 6 лет назад

Just my two *Read more* cents. p.s. I agree, MegaMan Legends and Cv:SOTN are gold, and so is Bloodlines and arguably one of the best installments based immediately after it, Portrait of Ruin.

@BeerBaron23 5 лет назад

So true, only 30 seconds in of gameplay they say Castlevania on Nintendo is better before even seeing 1/3 of the full game lol That's some MAJOR nostalgic bias right there, considering many people would consider Bloodlines and Rondo of Blood the better Castlevania games, so it's not like it's clear cut better as they are prematurely suggesting...

@ekuzo4 4 года назад

They didn't even play the upside down stage, they missed on so many badass aspects of the game. Bloodlines is original AF

@LordGrim1313 4 года назад

@@diffusewings4937 it's the older console so the hardware was outdated. Still had stereo sound and generally a much better framerate.

@s8ist420 2 года назад

*biased

@Untouchaable 9 лет назад

Good pick. "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" co-op for next week. There are many horror references that are perfect to play around Monster Madness.

@kgisabeast 9 лет назад

Yes, I've been waiting for that. Such a great game.

@jakesmith8941 9 лет назад

+Intimidation Imagine all the things James will talk about during it?

@SuperDuperJamer 9 лет назад

+Intimidation Mike's already down a stream of that, so I'm not sure if they'll play it. They might, though.

@Untouchaable 9 лет назад

+JamerTheGamer I've seen both streams but it deserves to get the co-op treatment with James.

@SECguy06 9 лет назад

+Intimidation mike streamed zombies ate my neighbors? when was that and where can i watch it?

@MrZangetsu468 9 лет назад

I don't know about anyone else, but I rate Bloodlines over SCIV. The sub weapon upgrades in this game are insane.

@Rilyn666 5 лет назад

This is a truly underratred Castlevania game i actually play this more than 4. I enjoy both a lot.

@RhythmGrizz 5 лет назад

Nah. 4 is better

@hognuts1469 5 лет назад

Hell no . Super 4 is the best

@ItsLazMax 5 лет назад

I still think 4 is better, but MAN is this game AMAZING!

@DeathToTheDictators 5 лет назад

I give it a 3 way tie with Dracula X...it's Castlevania...32 bit and down, you can't go wrong! I just wish they'd made a game for the Sega Master System.

@neoknux009 9 лет назад

As much as I respect AVGN and Mikes opinion, I completely disagree with bloodlines being the lesser when comparing to CV4. I recommend people try the bloodlines with an opponent mind as its own castlevania. The whip in CV4 doesnt feel accurate, it just feels overpowered. If anything CV4 is the blacksheep of the series since in no other CV game does the main character have the ability to whip in all directions. Egoraptor has a good video about CV4 explaining some of the faults. "Console Wars" does a direct comparison between the 2 which actually goes in depth So i recommend watching that for a proper comparison.

@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக் 6 лет назад

^^ he isn't nitpicking he does make a very valid point, the whip is so overpowered the side weapons are practically useless and the game is just too damn easy.

@newartmov 5 лет назад

The controls in Bloodlines felt way smoother to me. I'm playing CV4 now and it's super clunky control wise for me. Some jumps are taking me forever......

@Mita4ec 7 лет назад

I dont know how you guys think this game looks worse than super castlevania 4... it has a lot more animations and better looking levels and scenery. also i didnt hear you guys talking about it but john can actually swing with his whip from the ceilings without the need of rings like in SC4. also john and eric have different stages within the levels and thats because john can swing with his whip and eric can do the super jump with his spear so its very innovative with that as well. great game overall

@golions13579 4 года назад

I don’t get it either. They’re comparing what is basically a launch SNES game to a game that pushed the Genesis to its limits and are somehow twisting it like a pretzel to make it seem like SC4 is the better looking game. That just flat out isn’t true. Unless they just prefer the art direction. Which is subjective.

@subzero8679 4 года назад

@Justin Y. You are asssssssss!!!! Put on some cologne you stinky bastard!!!

@rabbaniawan8999 4 года назад

@Just¡n Y. sc4 is asssssssssss

@LandaMan 9 лет назад

One of my top 3 favorite 'Castlevania' games! Definitely an excellent, re-playable game.

@hocuspocusfocus6229 9 лет назад

I love this game. The music is just so damn awesome.

@Mephianse81 9 лет назад

Think it's your controller. This game controls great.

@mrmong 9 лет назад

+One Man Parade i think this is better than 4 tbh its closer to the original games. I think mike and james just suck at games they couldn't even get to level 3 on splatterhouse.

@shablambalam2795 9 лет назад

+mrmong Didn't they beat Ghost and Goblins?

@DJPlace007 9 лет назад

+SHaBLaM BaLaM they did

@thenonexistinghero 9 лет назад

+SHaBLaM BaLaM They're only good at the games they played a lot when growing up. Every time they play a hard game that's new to them or that they didn't play that much growing up, you'll see them struggling before it even gets hard.

@mrmong 9 лет назад

***** Yes input lag could make things more difficult, i use a SCART lead with an old CRT television for my megadrive so i don't get this problem

@TheMMCchannel 9 лет назад

James, the platform at the top during 3:14 is so John can use his whip to swing across the room. It has an added effect where John puts his legs forward and kicks any enemy in his way while swinging.

@facufeg86 5 лет назад

Yeah but....how do you reach it?

@kyletheneko2745 4 года назад

And Eric has this ability where if you hold the down button for a couple of seconds he jumps up really high

@timrosswood4259 4 года назад

@@facufeg86 you can whip upwards when you jump.

@elmaionesosexo 3 года назад

@@facufeg86 you can whip in any direction like in S4 but only in the air, on ground its like other Castlevanias

@avega2792 9 лет назад

Bloodlines is a great game, and the fact that it was a Sega exclusive on the console that was widely said to be inferior to SNES, I think it's a marvelous game! A lot of people claim the SNES had superior sound, and I'm not going to deny that, but it wasn't the superior everytime. There were a few games on Genesis that had great audio, and I honestly prefer Bloodlines soundtrack over CV4. I don't always agree with James or Mike on what makes a shitty game, but this time I was just plain disappointed. It was like they just were not going to cut it any slack for being on the Genesis.

@CvijaFaQ 8 лет назад

This is my favorite Castlevania, mostly because I grew up with a Megadrive. I have also found that Eric is much more useful than Simon, he can actually use his spear in 6 directions and has his own version of a double jump.

@Brandon12983 10 месяцев назад

2:17 funny how he walks up to the cracked wall like he’s gunna break it up for the item, but then just walks away

@OmarIsuf 9 лет назад

Love Castlevania: Bloodlines. Personally prefer it over Super Castlevania IV (but not over Rondo of Blood).

@maxrenauldo8604 8 лет назад

What are you doing here?

@MsMastress 6 лет назад

OmarIsuf Sup Omar!

@nanaki3185 6 лет назад

It's a better game than Castlevania 4 for sure. But, Rondo is better.

@MexicanSheepMan 3 года назад

Same, I find Super IV way too easy, and I'm a bigger fan of Bloodlines' locations and graphics. But Rondo of Blood is just amazing, it isn't a difficult game either by any means, but the graphics are amazing, the music is just fine, it's probably my favorite Castlevania game (tied with Portrait of Ruin, Symphony of the Night and, Castlevania 3, Dawn of Sorrow, and Bloodlines)

@bobbycaldwell9460 5 лет назад

This is my fav castlevania game.

@Shuda87 9 лет назад

I think this looks MUCH better than CV4 actually. Bloodlines has an art style that's closer to the NES games with great use of colours. CV4 tries too hard to look realistic and ends up just looking grey and murky in most places. Sure, it was probably impressive at the time, but the more stylised look of Bloodlines has aged much better. I'm kinda bummed they didn't bother to learn the whip-swinging mechanic. It's one of the cooler things about Bloodlines and adds another layer of strategy in how you tackle some parts of the game.

@Maru96 9 лет назад

+Shuda87 Not to mention the ugly choppy animations of Castlevania 4.

@Maru96 8 лет назад

shadowshinobi06 Sorry but no, enemies in Castlevania 4 has like 2 frames of walking animation most of the time, the sprites are good but the animations are NES tier so because of this mix they look like shit. In Bloodlines they have 6 or more frames of animations, and other animations like jumping, alternative attacks etc. Not to mention the multi-segmented enemies with very fluid animation. As for the rest, it's just your opinion and honestly i don't care about it.

@Maru96 8 лет назад

shadowshinobi06 Bloodlines is a better game for me and that's good enough, i don't even care about the graphics of either that much.

@brohymn6797 6 лет назад

Bother to learn the whip swinging mechanic? They were too busy pissing all over the game to do that.

@CousinPaddy 9 лет назад

There's just something comforting about watching these guys play old games. It reminds me of being a kid and going to family parties where my older cousins would be playing NES and trying to beat a game.

@ironkong26 8 лет назад

YES WE GET IT.. YOU LIKE scv4.... .but you could atleast just appreciate the game for what it is.

@nightruler666 8 лет назад

this is why I'm not a critic otherwise i'd hate everything

@knkn5049 4 года назад

"atleast just tell me how good game that i like"

@Paccyd33 22 дня назад

Two games in the same series that came out in the same year should be criticised

@theoneitself 3 года назад

The *OST* of this game is pretty legendary too!!

@goncalotordo4507 9 лет назад

As always, when the game isn't on a Nintendo system James and Mike rag on it

@attilathehun0 4 года назад

GT You nailed it!

@golions13579 4 года назад

This might actually be my favorite classicvania game. Not sure yet. I’m playing through rondo right now so that might change. Pretty good so far. Stuck on level 7. Those damn angels are fucking me up.

@juanelorriaga2840 4 года назад

Nintendo fanboys and yet there playing Bloodlines but can’t stop talking about Castlevainis 4 jeez why don’t they take the game and fuck it

@alucardprinceofgayvampires8526 4 года назад

I understand no game is perfect but as far as traditional Castlevania games bloodlines is one of the better ones. the plot is weird (a character modeled after real life serial killer Elizabeth Bathory starts world war 1 to resurrect Dracula and so the descendant of a character from the Dracula novel and a random Spanish dude with Alucard's spear go and fight her) but gameplay-wise it's pretty strong, for context my favorite traditional is Rondo, my favorite Metroidvania is Ecclesia and my favorite 3D one is Lament of Innocence

@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608 4 года назад

Next video in the playlist?...Earthworm Jim- because they strongly prefer it over the SNES version...

@what9681 9 лет назад

I love how Mike ignored every single breakable wall, you'd think he was a complete noob to the 2D Castlevania games.

@jayweast1306 9 лет назад

John Morris (whip) and Eric Lecarde (spear) also have different moves which means they take different paths through some levels. Morris can swing with his whip and Eric can super jump. The super jump might be able to reach the platform they talk about at 3:14 but I've never tried it.

@NickEnlowe 9 лет назад

+Josh W No, the platform at boss 1 is there for John to attach his whip and swing. I'm surprised they couldn't figure that out.

@Thebrotherhoodofgaming 9 лет назад

Im sorry guys but you sound far too biased for the SNES Castlevania 4, i love it too, but i really believe the SEGA Versions is a bit better.

@F255123 6 лет назад

Uh, no.

@hdofu 5 лет назад

Versions? There was more then one not counting regional genesis/megadrive versions?

@MabuseXX 5 лет назад

It’s not.....just played them side by side and Castlevania 4 is definitely better.

@infinitemillennium3821 3 года назад

@@MabuseXX lol Bloodlines is much challenging, has a better level design, better bosses, better music and is far more replayable than Castlevania IV.

@infinitemillennium3821 3 года назад

@Tom Ffrench I didn't know.

9 лет назад

Am I the only one here who prefers Bloodlines over CV IV? Don't get me wrong, I love CV IV, but I like Bloodlines more. But my absolute favourites are Rondo of Blood / Dracula X Chronicles and Akumajou Densetsu.

@MadPanicGaming 9 лет назад

Mike is a GG Allen fan apparently, I like that. This is actually in my top 5 Castlevania games, really like this one.

@pedrocamacho7604 6 лет назад

how that man was never killed is beyond me. Crazy man he was.

@ultragarrison 9 лет назад

Am i the only one who like this game better than Super Castlevania 4?

@Fizzbizz 9 лет назад

no, there's others who feel the need to announce they like this game more than 4, like it matters somehow

@osurpless 9 лет назад

+Fizzbizz To both of you, to each their own is the watchword.

@MrZangetsu468 9 лет назад

+ultragarrison No you aren't

@sa-x19 9 лет назад

+ultragarrison Imo, the only advantage Super Castlevania 4 has over this game is the fact that you can whip in all directions.

@edmilsoneletrica 9 лет назад

+ultragarrison Nope. I also prefer this one.

@Clay3613 9 лет назад

Why do the graphics look so blurry? Did Mike not tinker with the settings on his Framemeister enough?

@jignjorf9076 9 лет назад

3:15 That platform's actually there because if you whip diagonally up at it, you can swing from your whip like in Castlevania IV. Except here you can swing from any ceiling with your whip, not just specific hooks like in IV. You also become invincible while swinging and can deal damage to enemies while swinging, which is why that platform's there. It's another way you can deal damage to the boss.

@Dentantje 9 лет назад

The sound of the crackling Genesis (Mega Drive in my case though) controller always makes me feel nostalgic.

@r0ckbass 9 лет назад

lol you guys are great, but i've played the shit out of Castlevania: Bloodlines and Castlevania IV. and never once did i think IV was a more superior game in any way, just different. bloodlines is really unlike any game i've ever played. you guys make my 20 year old console war blood rage sometimes. hahah

@ItsOnlyNiall 4 года назад

Old comment but AGREED

@RBDragonite 9 лет назад

I don't know about anyone else,but the sound of button pressing never gets old to me.

@Pix3l_Pr1ncess 9 лет назад

+Rainbow Dragonite What you are talking about it is called "ASMR" :) Look it up!

@soggytoast111 9 лет назад

For genesis, the graphics on this game are really outstanding. For this game and Contra Hard Corps (another game I'd like to see James and Mike play), Konami really pushed the system to it's limits.

@Maru96 9 лет назад

+soggytoast111 That's because you haven't played Alien Soldier.

@Jack_80 3 года назад

@@Maru96 i played it. it's pretty fun but it never stood out to me as that visually impressive. visuals are slightly above average, not at the level of bloodlines or hard corps.

@Maru96 3 года назад

@@Jack_80 Nah Bloodlines looks b-tier compared to Alien Soldier, maybe you don't like the art-style but on a technical level it's one of the best in the system. The multi-segment animation particularly is superior to Bloodlines.

@orizach01 9 лет назад

wow those controller really sound like they can take a beating

@bartkomedy 9 лет назад

They certainly can. I have one from a thrift store, had some messed up buttons, and it still works perfectly. Plus I'm fairly rough on controllers so there's that

@raafmaat 9 лет назад

+ori zach also, the genesis controllers were rediculously noisy, but yeah, i guess they were almost as sturdy as the nes controllers

@ho2da 9 лет назад

+peanut4745 aw I was just about t say tht too lol

@UmbreonMessiah 7 лет назад

Genesis Controllers were (and still are) goddamn durable. They were designed that way.

@imdartson3679 9 лет назад

Level design blows super castlevania 4 out the water.

@imdartson3679 8 лет назад

+Nintariz I wouldnt know; I haven't had a genesis in ages. I dont collect retro games unless its for nostalgia. basically the classic snes offerings.

@SirDavid290 8 лет назад

Well, thanks for your opinion... ... i guess ?

@imdartson3679 8 лет назад

+David lechevalier im specifically referring to how they're shit talking bloodlines and blowing super castlevania 4. dont get butthurt, snes fanboy.

@imdartson3679 8 лет назад

I dont even have a genesis, dude. Anyways, I think the games are more or less equal. each excelling at different things.

@SirDavid290 8 лет назад

Ruby Williams Anti UTTP Stop bitching about it.

@richieworrell 9 лет назад

Best James & Mike Mondays moment: "TIME TO GET BEAT, BOY!" from Highlander on the CD-I.

@LadyCoyKoi 4 года назад

OK, no one is going to mention that James is a great story teller? Reminds me of grandpa telling his childhood stories. Sega version has a lot of good qualities for it, but when I think of Castlevania only two comes to mind Super Castlevania IV for SNES and Symphony of the Night for PS1.

@nbttl1975 6 лет назад

This was an unbelievable game when I was in my early teens, I remember my friends and I liking it way better than the other Castlevania games and wanting something with movements like bloodlines and non-traditional characters. Finally, after this, we got Symphony. I was blown away by this game and difficulty.

@ptcrusa 7 лет назад

"It's Castlevania, we want the whip" You choose... poorly.

@AcidelCyqage 7 лет назад

Yeap, spear has more moves.

@TheBigScreenPictures 3 года назад

@@AcidelCyqage whip is more fun to use

@madotsuki_mk1 9 лет назад

7:05 - There is a dragon is Slavic mythology that has three heads.

@KuroNoTenno 9 лет назад

+Rinso Zmei Gorynych, yeah.

@steaktastebetterpill 9 лет назад

"The moral of the story is that James is Batman." I died :>

@zombyre1 9 лет назад

+steaktastebetterpill Well, have you seen James and Batman in one room before?

@garvensman 7 лет назад

You want to control the game better? Git Gud. The game control is just fine, let Castlevania 4 go for like 30 seconds and enjoy this gem of a game. Come on guys.. Side note, they love talking about the mode 7 spinning effects in Castlevania 4, but they gloss over the same effects in this game? LOL no bias or anything.

@SiGhast 5 лет назад

Playing Bloodlines and not picking Lecarde is the way of the heathen.

@Insoul 7 лет назад

11:53 "the moral of the story is that James is Batman" "Okay."

@knives_on_static 9 лет назад

This entire past week i've been scared for my life because i might be diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition. I'm waiting for my test results at the hospital and this cheered me up :)

@gregmyers6126 5 лет назад

You okay?

@RigbyIsTheMan 4 года назад

You good?

@Jdsteele96 4 года назад

Oh shit you alive pal? Hope you alright ✌🏻❤🤘🏻

@moviemania1137 3 года назад

RIP

@MRBOWNEMESIS2 9 лет назад

As Italian, i like the perfect recreation of the tower of Pisa.

@sixstring8450 9 лет назад

I would take this over Super Castlevania any day of the week. By far my favorite next to SOTN.

@dlamb222 9 лет назад

Watching this took me back. The music in this game is amazing.

@racerxgundam 9 лет назад

although i liked this video..and i like avgn...that hate on bloodlines was a bit much. I honestly feel its so much superior to castlevania 4.

@RhythmGrizz 5 лет назад

It's not. 4 is just a little better

@DeathToTheDictators 5 лет назад

It's a 3 way tie, with Dracula X

@ImARealDuck 9 лет назад

This made my monday. Thank you. Here, take this grape!

@mast3rmms 9 лет назад

WHAT A DUCK ARE YOU DOING HERE DUCKY?! go back to your lake xD

@ImARealDuck 9 лет назад

No! The old lady who used to feed me died :(

@mast3rmms 9 лет назад

+A Duck What?! are you talking about.... Granny Goose?! D:

@MuscleDad420 9 лет назад

+A Duck say...got any grapes?

@TxuZai 9 лет назад

+A Duck People like grapes

@FingeredBenh 9 лет назад

5:43 GG.Allin Reference ?

@simonriddick 9 лет назад

just heard it too :). mike the gg fan hahs :)

@14TylerA 8 лет назад

+Benh Dulac gg allin shit on mikes face at Khyber Pass Pub back in '92 true story

@shadowchao21 5 лет назад

I played through this game not that long ago. I loved every moment of it from beginning to end.

@ConditionsCloudy 9 лет назад

I love all the Genesis stuff lately, keep it coming!

@SigmarJuffe 9 лет назад

''Killed the shit demon from hell.'' -Mike 2015

@DraphEnjoyer 9 лет назад

Sorry to say but Castlevania 4s control scheme makes the game less challenging. 4 doesn't get hard until near the end.

@UltimaKeyMaster 9 лет назад

+MrZurata Some would say it's fine that SCV4 is less challenging because the game is better built around the 8-direction whip, which is...actually something I massively disagree with. Well, I mean they DID but by forgetting to change the sub-weapons, they made everything but the Cross worthless because the whip now has the length of half the screen (so fuck the Knife) and can go anywhere (so the Axe's overhead arc is needless and you can jump and whip down instead of waste Holy Water).

@UltimaKeyMaster 9 лет назад

shadowshinobi06 Well, I said everything BUT the Cross. XD

@justintahair9119 6 лет назад

this one looks cool as well castlevania bloodlines

@goseivalaskez769 4 года назад

Bullshit, I’ve died multitudes of times and I’ve played every single classicvania

@edmilsoneletrica 9 лет назад

Why the preference for Morris? Lecard atacks up and diagonnaly up, and he has a nice special atack with his spear. He can also pole jump very high, which is very cool. Besides, most the time Morris is using a chain with a ball and not a whip. The spear feels much better. I honestly don't get all the praise for Catlevania 4. It's nice for sure, but if you're gonna talk smoothiness, Symphony of the Night beats them all by a mile.

@themattbat999 3 года назад

Bloodlines and SOTN were my two childhood Castlevania games

@lastchancerecordings9047 5 лет назад

Super Castlevania 4 seems slower than bloodline maybe it's just me though

@zero-one2585 3 года назад

I think so too and some jumps in castlevania iv are weird

@giegue.8550 3 года назад

actually in bloodlines the characters move faster than Simon in SC IV, in the european version of bloodlines the chars move a bit slow like SC IV

@JoeServo 9 лет назад

The original game was released in Japan in 1986, which is why Bloodlines seems older than Castlevania IV.

@QuartzIsAnOxide 8 лет назад

I actually like the graphics in this game better tha SCV4's

@intergalactic242 5 лет назад

Same and the music is better too

@superstimulatedminotaur3681 5 лет назад

Bloodlines' graphics are objectively superior. Art style on the other hand is subjective, but I also prefer Bloodlines in that respect.

@deltawdunn6597 5 лет назад

Probably because you're in the game lol. (I do agree though.)

@iplaygames5997 5 лет назад

intergalactic24 the music is no where close to castlevania 4s awesome music

@guardian08527 9 лет назад

8:25 I would of laughed my ass of if the rock golem dudes last action before dying was giving Belmont the finger.

@zero-one2585 3 года назад

He isn't a belmont

@dannylewis8397 9 лет назад

Nothing will ever beat Simon Belmont's theme in Super Castlevania IV

@MarginalSC 9 лет назад

+Danny Lewis Bloody Tears exists.

@apcreed 9 лет назад

+Danny Lewis Most of the Castlevania music is so good int it.

@user-og8jy1ib7f 9 лет назад

This game has one of the best sequels ever, Castlevania Portrait of Ruin. I feel people compare Bloodlines to Super Castlevania 4, but I think Bloodlines was supposed to be the Genesis' answer to Rondo of Blood. You got two playable characters who play differently and are more akin to the traditional gameplay then Super Castlevania 4 is. You guys should play Castlevania Harmony of Despair one day, I'd recommend online play with all the DLC together, as offline co-op will make you hate the camera. I think the PS3 version is better because it has the offline co-op, but the 360 version is fine too.

@DuranmanX 9 лет назад

unfortunately Genesis never got a Goemon or a Gradius game at least we got Sparkster though

@Harperlarp 9 лет назад

+Adrian Duran sparkster was awesome. Never played the original, but the sequel had me hooked.

@Harperlarp 9 лет назад

***** Also Kid Chameleon in the forest levels had water reflections in the background.

@cualquiercosaax 9 лет назад

+Harperlarp the music of pasword and stage 3 is so epic ......that game make me like my GENESIS

@Mar-O899 9 лет назад

+gurvmlk I only played them briefly and always forget which one I actually liked because of that.

@mrmong 9 лет назад

This is better than castlevania 4

@SoulCrusher94 9 лет назад

+mrmong I thought I was the only one!!

@mrmong 9 лет назад

Dave Jewell someone who definitely doesn't own either game detected.

@FIowMotion 9 лет назад

+mrmong rondo of blood and symphony of the night are better than both

@edmilsoneletrica 9 лет назад

+Purple Potion I just can't disagree wiht that.

@edmilsoneletrica 9 лет назад

+mrmong That doesn't make any sense. EDIT: I guess you're talking about another conversation.

@SuperJM9 9 лет назад

Super Castlevania IV is an exception to the rule when it comes to the whip. There are no less than six Castlevania games made in the original style that came after it that didn't allow you to whip in eight directions, as well as two remakes. For whatever reason Konami decided that Castlevania would be better if you were restricted in the directions that you could whip. Also, this game isn't really ridiculous besides the skeletons in helmets. If you want ridiculous, try playing as the unlockable character Maria in Rondo of Blood, or play Castlevania 64 with the skeletons on motorbikes.

@VaunaKiller 9 лет назад

"Warlock" is another great game on Sega Genesis, filled with lot of supernatural creatures. You play as sorcerer, and use you powers to take out werewolves, skeletons, gargoyles and other shit. Definitely worth checking out.

@ChrisDoesTV 9 лет назад

Nice GG Allin reference. Guys you know you can hook onto ledges in this game. This is a good skill to use on the level one boss to avoid his attacks. You use the bottom of the middle ledge to swing back and forth to the right and left ledges.

@maxacorn 9 лет назад

remember when people bitched and complained about these vids? how times have changed. keep up the good work, you two. :D

@davidvanderhoeven8647 9 лет назад

+maxacorn They still suck at games though.

@maxacorn 9 лет назад

David Vanderhoeven and yet you are watching.

@davidvanderhoeven8647 9 лет назад

maxacorn I didn't say it's not entertaining now did I?

@davidvanderhoeven8647 9 лет назад

derp hr

@SukieOOO 9 лет назад

+David Vanderhoeven I totally agree , also a huge James/AVGN/Mike/Cinemassacre fan , but yeah a lot of these J&M vids don't seem as if we are watching life long Gamers really getting into the game and giving something other than a bland run-through , i know a lot of what these guys do is all about the laughs , however just a tad same same

@345Kdaddy 9 лет назад

I love james and mike mondays. not only do you guys play video games but you talk about the game and other things related to it and also talk about random shit thats funny as fuck. its exactly like something me and my friends would do and thats why I love it. keep it up guys dont stop.

@xan1242 9 лет назад

tfw they dont find out some gameplay techniques you can whip in all directions, only in midair and you can hang off of some platforms with the whip

@azzypics 9 лет назад

Now here comes Quincy Morris' relative, John! You don't fuck with John!

@Astianatte592 9 лет назад

Wipe out all 1.2 billion of the red Medusa heads

@azzypics 9 лет назад

Astianatte592 However, in mainland Transylvania, there's secret project to transform deceased Dracula Shao Ping into ultimate weapon!

@Samanosuke1138 8 лет назад

I have a question. Why do you guys insist there is no upswing whip attack when I've seen you use it at least twice in this video? You're playing the game as if you have an agenda to tell people that the game is not very good. I mean, you're entitled to have your opinion of the game, but owning the box and instructions and reading through them, or at least attempting to figure out the controls would be beneficial if you're actually giving the game a fair shot. Come on guys. I felt like this one was an intentional lie.

@lokasocba 8 лет назад

You only can do the upswing whip attack while mid-air, not like Castlevania IV where you could use it just standing. The would have had a better time playing with the other character, he has attacks on all directions while standing.

@Samanosuke1138 8 лет назад

I get that, but that doesn't mean they should play the game without even acknowledging it exists. Its actually a portion of a stage in the game where you have to swing across a pit. He's playing the game like its not in there when it clearly is, then getting pissed because he's having difficulty beating the boss of stage 2 because he's not trying to hit the weak point.

@MermDaddy 8 лет назад

part of the problem is because it just isnt that useful unless for swinging. when you have to jump to activate it it doesnt have much use anymore.

@Samanosuke1138 8 лет назад

That's not true in the sense you do have a lot of practical uses for it in the game. Its more useful than you think. But again, I have a problem with him not even acknowledging it exists.

@Nobunaga1983 8 лет назад

what do expect they are Nintendo fan boys to the max

@mhaid2000 9 лет назад

what you guys gotta realize it's just their opinion. they didn't say bloodlines was a bad game, they just prefer super castlevania iv.

@bigds9fan 5 лет назад

Precisely.

@ChrisFear9 9 лет назад

I would be fine with this replacing AVGN. This series is hitting a sweet spot, I love it!!

@smievil 3 года назад

11:30 moms cats used to climb the wood wall to second floor and scream when they wanted to get in late evening, they totally knew where to find me at that time.

@Dino83 9 лет назад

Sweat dripping into my mouth? I'm sold, I'll take it!

@aaronthebox 9 лет назад

Man I miss this game, I grew up with a Genesis so this is the Castlevania of my childhood

@mariostein9105 7 лет назад

Bloodlines graphics on Mega Drive looks much better than Castlevania IV on SNES.

@HB-mj2jz 9 лет назад

Hi guys i am from Holland and every monday when i come home from work i watch your james and mike during my dinner on RU-vid! I see tips for great new games on you channel or feel the need to play games i already own! Keep on the good work! PS. I am probably the only one in the world who actually prefers Blood Lines over IV :)

@HB-mj2jz 9 лет назад

To be more specific: The game is much darker, the soundtrack is much darker. The whole feeling fits the game Castlevania more. The soundtrack is actually prefered by a lot of people over de SNES version.

@unpopularopinion7812 7 лет назад

I grew up with SNES but nowadays I only have Super Mario World for it. I discovered Genesis a few years ago and greatly prefer it. Lol I was yelling at my TV when you were saying IV was way better I was saying Stop it I know you love SNES.

@sedsberg77 9 лет назад

It's probably already mentioned 1000 times but... You should have tried the spear guy. He can hit in several directions and can do a awesome trick when hitting from side to side spinning his spear.

@Pix3l_Pr1ncess 9 лет назад

I love Castlevania!

@solidjb 9 лет назад

can't believe it's already almost 3 years. I still think it started like a half a year ago.

@BoogerNoe 5 лет назад

*I think this is much better than Castlevania 4 !!!*

@ImDemonAlchemist 7 лет назад

Every single time they overlook a cracked wall, it infuriates me. This is a fucking Castlevania game for god's sake.

@joshuamackey3852 5 лет назад

this game is a masterpiece.. one of my favorite castlevania games. while i like super castlevania 4, this game i bought and played ridiculously but i love both games for eachs unique elements

@pavy415 8 лет назад

this game is actually the best castle Vania game graphically and game play wise the only game that is slightly better is Dracula x

@thirdimpacted 5 лет назад

Please revisit this for James & Mike Mondays with Eric Lacarde. He's an awesome character to play as.

@cheezmunky1 9 лет назад

Just like podcasts, James and Mike are part of my Sunday evening/Monday routine.

@AtlasBlizzard 8 лет назад

I wish this video featured the in-game audio track instead of just randomly-placed music and hardly any sfx. People don't get a good idea of the audio part of the game.