I’ve been a fairly decent fan of the Castlevania Netflix series, which now actually consists of two different shows—the original series and its sequel, Castlevania: Nocturne, which focuses on Richter Belmont instead of Trevor. It came out about half a year ago, and it’s taken me this long to finish it due to limited free…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Originally a PlayStation 1 exclusive, Symphony of the Night was eventually released on the Sega Saturn, but only in Japan. After that, gamers could enjoy it on the Xbox 360, PSP, PlayStation 4, and more recently, on Android and iOS. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night originally sold very poorly, but the game’s quality helped spread…
Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s European Record
Contra: Legacy of War was the first game in the series to be released in Europe to actually carry the name Contra and not Probotector. Which was originally made to appease censorship in Europe that believed it was too violent.
Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s Failed 3D Glasses
When Konami previewed Contra: Legacy of War, they let journalists wear 3D glasses to make the game look cooler. Which backfired on them because most magazines called the 3D effect a gimmick.
Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s Black Sheep Reputation
Contra: Legacy of War is considered to be a black sheep the series as it does not feature roll-up jumping, vertical aiming, or the ability to change your direction while ducking.