Ep 18. Castlevania Part IV

It's time for the fourth part of the Angry Video Game Nerd's epic journey through the Castlevania series! In this episode, the Nerd takes on three challenging games - Castlevania Bloodlines, Super Castlevania IV, and Castlevania Dracula X - and brings his own unique blend of humor and frustration to each one.

First up is Castlevania Bloodlines, a game that was released exclusively for the Sega Genesis. The Nerd begins by comparing it to the earlier Castlevania titles on the NES before diving into the gameplay. He comments on the new characters, the difficulty level, and the questionable graphics before moving on to the next game.

Super Castlevania IV is next on the list, and the Nerd quickly gives it high praise for its impressive use of Mode 7 graphics. He takes note of the smoother controls and the more elaborate levels before pointing out some of the game's flaws, such as the lack of difficulty and the annoying soundtrack. He also drops a few facts about the game's development and its relationship with the SNES console.

Finally, the Nerd takes on Castlevania Dracula X, a game that was specifically made for the Super Nintendo in North America. He gives a brief history of the game's origins as a remake of Rondo of Blood before diving into the gameplay. He comments on the difficulty level (which he finds frustratingly high), the questionable hit detection, and the lack of interesting level design. He even goes into details about the final boss fight and how it differs from the original Rondo of Blood.

Throughout the episode, the Nerd brings his signature mix of humor and frustration to each game. He makes fun of the ridiculous plotlines, the poorly conceived bosses, and the developers' tendency to reuse the same assets over and over again. He also takes some time to reflect on his own personal history with the Castlevania series and how it has evolved over time.

Overall, Castlevania Part IV is a fun and entertaining episode that is sure to appeal to both fans of the series and those who are new to the Nerd's unique brand of comedy. With his love for all things retro and his deep knowledge of gaming history, the Angry Video Game Nerd once again proves himself to be one of the most hilarious and insightful critics of video games on the internet today.