what they should do, is release one of the two on Xbox360, even as a Live Arcade game if they have to.
console doesnt = game has to be 3-D.
but Konami is getting paranoid about what sells and what doesn't sell on a console. SOTN
proven that even in the 3-D era, great 2-D games and 2-D perspectives are still very popular on consoles.
I enjoyed LOI and especially COD, but I still agree that CV is most fun in
pure 2-D or at least a 2-D perspective like Viewtiful Joe and Valkyrie Profile 2.
so they musn't screw this up.
as for me I'm not against sprite recycling at all. I appreciate legends like Maria and Richter being playable again on PoR and how the returning enemies have the same sprites and
still look great.
so the 1999 games can use the same sprites and new backgrounds and it'll still be awesome with the right approach.
but yeah the PoR style co-op is something they should go further with in future Castlevanias this time available outside of boss rush, with still the option to solo if people feel like it.
I really think they should go all out with these 1999 games, like include as many playable characters from the past as possible for extra fun ways to play so it feels like a
Reunion and stuff. cause I think more unlockable/playable characters makes games more fun and fresh. just imagine if these 1999 games include Alucard, Julius, Grant, Sypha, Trevor, Simon, Leon, Rondo Maria, SOTN Maria, SOTN Richter, etc. etc. etc. fans of each would be overjoyed beyond words. ^_^
but yeah Im concerned what decisions and designs they'll decide for these two games. I dont agree with PS3 but PS3 will be worthwhile once the price drops to a reasonable amount, but in my opinion, Xbox360 gave me a better impression of gaming, online features and fun titles at a reasonable price.
plus with SOTN being released for Live Arcade, that's making things even more awesome to own such a great system with a healthy dose of great titles being released for it. SOTN on Live will definitely bring in new fans and spread the CV love, while also making the veterans happy with a polished version of a masterpiece.
but the PS3 is still too young and Wii is too ridiculous to even mention.
and personally Im sick of CV games being released on portables. they are capable of so much more just as SOTN has set an example. Im not just talking graphically, but you can compare SOTN with its younger siblings and the whole atmosphere and everything about SOTN isn't topped yet.
(though PoR does have some great new things like the co-op team aspect, and more playable classic and new favorite characters that make me drool with envy. (Rondo Maria!)
but yeah Im kinda done ranting lol. I hope they make the right decisions to keep 'everyone' happy.