Category: Games

2D: Castlevania Stages 01-03

The first stage (or rather, three stages) of Castlevania stands one of those iconic gaming structures, like Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 and the Green Hills Zone of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sequels have recreated, re-presented, and otherwise regurgitated the layout, enemies, and mechanics of this set of screens. Sometimes it’s a light reference, sometimes — […]

2D: Simon Belmont

Let’s talk about one of the most incredible revelations I’ve ever experienced while playing a video game: The way Simon Belmont walked in Castlevania. Look at those amazing three frames! No, seriously, look at them. They kind of blew my mind at the time. The fact that Simon had an intermediate frame of animation for […]