Johnny vs. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 

You can't sleep now, think of all the notifications you're not getting.

Really hoping for a Castlevania marathon that covers everything. E V E R Y T H I NG. Yes, even the fighting game.

"Can I get my 1999 game now?" I completely understood this and I utterly agree. One of the most important battles of the previous timeline and there was never a game for it.

A prequel where you can kill the main characters before the main game even starts. TIME PARADOX!

Me: "Who decides to wait until 11 PM to upload a video?" Johnny: "Oh boy, 11 PM!"

Always glad to see another Johnny vs Castlevania episode. Wait....

The soundtrack has been a best friend to me at the gym the past week. Got through the first three stages, still gotta finish the rest

After playing only about an hour of it earlier in the week, Bloodstained is absolutely gonna make my game of the year list. Glad to say after all these years, I've finally tried a Castlevania game thanks to your videos, Johnny! Now I've just gotta go back to the rest...

It makes sense that Bloodstained is easier than the classics it homages, what with different devs and a different modern audience. Can't just sell the game entirely on pure nintendo hard classic appeal if you want other folks to get introduced into your new series too. But then Nightmare Mode, ignoring allies as Zangetsu-only and other methods can really beef up the difficulty.

Koji Igarashi does what Can't-nami.

we ALL want a castlevania game based around the battle of 1999. for those not in the know, in the sorrow series (aria and dawn of sorrow), julius belmont, the belmont of this era has already fought his battles with dracula long before the games opening. not only that, he was the one responsible for the *FINAL* defeat of dracula. what i mean is, in 1999, dracula was prophesied to come back one final time and launch a full-scale war with humanity. julius would go into his castle and seal the castle into the solar eclipse, effectively cutting off draculas immortality and making his death against julius his FINAL one. this was all told in flavor text in the sorrow games, some enemies are even zombified soldiers who fought alongside julius during the battle of 1999. would have been truly a great way to tie up the loose ends, and see julius in his prime.

505: "Hey look, we've got a game with loads of Castlevania inspiration" Inti: "Hold my beer"

I've been watching this guy for around 4 years now, in a week I'm graduating high school, glad to see he's still going strong to many more years of fantastic content Johnny, thank you

So basically Inti Creates delivers once again

Me: Why am I awake for thi- Also Me: Don’t worry, it’s a Johnny vs, you’ll rest easy tonight

2:24 "What's that? People want another Castlevania Pachislot? COMING RIGHT UP!"

Curse of the Moon feels like a fairer version of Castlevania 3 and I'm perfectly okay with that.

This is the best Casltevania-esque thing I've seen in years. My body is ready.

This is probably one of the best videos you've made. It was informative, entertaining and I want to buy this game despite not having much interest in it prior. Well done!

Saw this pop on Twitter and I knew I needed it in my life. Great video!

Johnny I’m here from the future to tell you Ritual of the Night is amazing.

I don't get how Zangetsu's hatred toward the other characters is jarring. Apart from his personal curse, they're using the power of demons. You know. Demons. Chaotic Evil. Blight on the world? The thing he's been fighting this entire time? Sure, killing them on the spot is an extreme, but I get the point.

The fact that you can kill your allies for Ultimate mode.. THIS is why I love Johnny's reviews. He's like that uncle that shows you neat tricks in your games.

What a coincidence that I rewatched all of your Castlevania reviews yesterday

You uploaded this shit up at 11 o’clock I think sleep will have to wait

I got a Castlevania ad. They're watching.

I always find your commentary so rich and interesting

What a wonderful night for a Johnny vs. video!

That opening theme is so damn gooooooood

I'm beginning to fall in love with Inti Creates. First I play Blaster Master Zero, now I see this. I'm probably the farthest thing from a Castlevania fan, mainly because the theme of vampires and vampire hunters is personally a turnoff for me, but on the other hand, Metroid is my favorite video game franchise. For the gameplay mechanics I just saw, I just might pick up my first Castlevania game here.

Never have I seen heaven like this before, a Johnny video while going through a hard time at work!

This looks awesome, I will be checking it out once I cut this backlog down a bit.

This was a fantastic Classicvania style game, I'm really hoping the real Bloodstained game is just as good.

New johnny video, I watch

Man, they really went all out on this, looks great! Good review, as per usual.

Great job as always

Inti Creates does what Konamidon't

Really want to play this game right now, but I have essays to write. Is failing out of college worth it?

What a great night to have a review.

I should've guessed you would do this. It's damn good.

My god, I want this game so badly. Hopefully I can pick it up soon, it looks amazing, just as awesome as Shovel Knight or Mighty Gunvold Burst.

Are you planning on reviewing some of the handheld Castlevania games, especially the later ones like Aria of Sorrow and Order of Ecclesia?

Glad your back

Dude, I love your Reviews! Keep making them! Also, are you going to make a Phantasy Star Marathon?

1999 game? So you too want a game centered on Julius Belmont's final battle with Dracula? In fact, Zangetsu's sprite reminds me of Julius. And the game's title itself seems to be a reference to Circle of the Moon. Please review the GBA games someday! :-)

WHY DIDN'T I KNOW THIS WAS HAPPENING

Gotta be up early but a Johnny upload comes first always!

Been looking forward to this for awhile now

Mighty Gunvolt is better than Mighty no.9. Will Curse of the moon be better than Ritual of the night ?

hey Johnny you have a new cat.... Catz on Gba

I've been meaning to learn more about this game. Thanks

Love the Clocktower reference with the Scissorman enemy.

Early squad where you at? Also I'm surprised you uploaded late in the day.

what the hell john... it's 6 AM in the morning

Looks really nice! I'll definitely pick this up soon.

I been waiting on this forever.

Review Chrono Trigger

So... Is it safe to say Zangestu would hate (despise) Bayonetta and Jeanne?

Thanks man you made my week

HOLY SHIT IS THAT A FLCL POSTER IN THE BACKGROUND ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

Hey John, ever gonna go back to review LISA?

Isn't zangetsu ichigos sword from bleach

Honestly When the new video comes out I have to listen to the opening at least 2 times

YES! SomecallmeJohnny right before bed! :D

Who here remembers Graffiti kingdom?

War never changes

Ah. I hadn't heard of this until one of your streams. That's really cool that they did this. I barely played any of the Castlevania series back in the day but this definitely looks like it has the hallmarks of it - like they didn't skip a beat. Watching this gave me an "out there" idea. Since there's four playable characters, I'd like to see an old school Final Fantasy take on an adventure - turn-based combat while still having access to subweapons and skils.

Good to hear that there are multiple replay routes I will try to get it once i get a release date on the full game

Todays my mother's brithday

This is probably a really dumb nitpick, but I am not a fan of your intro being as loud as 20 jet engines firing up to full-speed in unison, and then you start talking and it is as quiet as an empty meadow with nary a mouse scurrying among the flowers. Is there a way to work on that audio balance? I'm pretty sure the intro is just... too dang loud by a significant margin. The next part is too quiet but only slightly. It's possible your new kitty kicked up the volume of the intro, but I remember this has been an issue of mine in your videos for months. I've spoken about it before, too, but it may have fallen on deaf ears :(

Never did I wake up so fast. Thank you johnny.

You have sold me. I will be buying both games! And that shirt as well!!!

I wish every retro inspired game had that "veteran or casual" option that removed the archaic bullshit that games had to have back then. I would have loved Sonic Mania even more if I could disable game overs and insta-death by crushing

When's hollow knight?

Really excited for your Ritual of the Night review. Got to play it for myself and enjoy it throughly.

I never would’ve played this game without this review. Thank you for helping me find my new favorite “castlevania” game Johnny

NOTIFICATION SQUAD!!!

I really don't think we want Konami to make a new Castlevania game. The prosecution presents Metal Gear Survive. The prosecution rests.

Great video Johnny. Already saw ErinPlays half of this. Think I have to download it this weekend. Looks like fun. ✌

Castlevania marathon is back on!!

Well, ya sold me on it! I'm definitely gonna pick this one up!

Will look forward to the eventual Ritual of the Night review.

Great review!

This is so cool XD First I'm hearing of it too; now I'm really excited to play it when I get the chance.

great review, added this to my Switch watch list, does look like a great first try of the style

Why RU-vid!? You condem me to this hell of missing whenever Johnny uploads

Fantastic review, Johnny! You make me want to play this. :)

man you reviewed this fast yeah I saw somebody stream this and they didn't even know that the main guy could take the other guys powers and it still seemed super fun to me can't wait to try it out

Castlevania 1 and 3 were some of my favorites and this looks pretty good too!

I should be asleep, gotta work at 7 am, but now I gotta watch Johnny

3:07 "Is it me or does-" "It looks like a hand, does anyone else see a hand, I see a hand." "...I guess it's not just me"

Whoa, I didn't know you could power up Zangetsu like that, that's awesome.

...wait, you can 'charge' the crescent moon slash? Gha~ If I had known that, I would have a much easier time unlocking Ultimate Mode. Anyway, really enjoyed this video, it was awesome hearing you so energetic in one of your videos again Johnny.

I did not know you could kill the other characters and get their abilities. Learning so much more stuff and I'm loving it!

I was waiting for this video, I was not disappointed. The game is great, can't wait for ritual of the night. Also, when are you going to do a marathon on the Igavanias.

As a fellow Coffee- and Castlevania Fan, I couldn't agree more with this video! It really felt like I was playing the oldschool Castlevania games for the first time again. Granted, the game's not as hard as say Castlevania 3 but it doesn't have to be. The gameplay, pixel and spritework and the feel overall screams Castlevania and I loved every single part of it! Great video as always Johnny ;)

What a great night to have a curse

Great review Johnny.

I'm loving all these retro style games with modern conveniences coming out lately.

Gosh I love this intro music