Castlevania 64: A FLAWED MASTERPIECE? Retrospective Review - Dude, You Haven't Played This Game?!

Castlevania 64 is often considered a colossal failure of a game in the eyes of many, but to some, it (and its successor Legacy of Darkness) can be considered a fitting end to the Classicvania series. Big, bold and sometimes clunky, Castlevania 64 is the end result of a team that had never created a 3D game before. But underneath a rugged exterior is a heart of gold which took the franchise in a bold, exciting direction. Castlevania 64 was certainly a product of the times...a time many of us long to remember. So sit back, grab some snacks and get ready for the ultimate look back at Castlevania 64. Is Reindhardt Schneider really a Belmont? What's the deal with Skeletons Riding Motorcycles? Are Sexy Spider Women really that hot? All this and more as we join Reindhardt Schneider and Carrie Fernandez on their quest to rid the world of the evil that man has done yet again.

Mike's been kidnapped! Swept off to a mysterious castle, he finds himself in familiar company with Dracula himself. Can he escape? Do these skits even matter anymore? Find out on an all new Dude, You Haven't Played This Game?!

Huge thank you to Curioporium in Hartford, CT for letting us film at their location! Check out their shop if you're in the area and see what's happening on their website: Curioporium.com

Watch the follow up to this video, the retrospective review for Legacy of Darkness:    • Improving Castlevania 64: A Legacy of Dark...  

Big thanks to Brian "Science!" Siecienski for once again picking up the cape and makeup to become Dracula once more. Brian and I have been making home movies together since the 90s. I can't imagine doing it with anyone else.

Thanks to Tim Leininger for directing as well! Tim has a well done theater critic Youtube channel, check it out if you're into musicals and theater shows:    / @onemansopinion8135  

Thank you to Candice from Candi's Game Shrine for voicing the Halloween Party Girl! Check her channel out for all your geeky craft and Virtual Boy goodness:    / @candisclassicgameshrine  

Thanks as always to Matt "Norrin Radd" Creamer for his intro music! Check out his stuff here: raddlandstudios.com |   / norrinradd22  

Thanks to Paul Hallaway for his intro effects. Paul's been a major help with crafting my intros for years. Thanks for all you do for me, man. I really appreciate it!

Thanks as always to Dexter Morrill for the title card art!

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Timestamps: 00:00- intro skit
03:24- A Brief setup
05:55- Iga, Kobe Konami Development Info
06:57- Development Details, Intro to Castlevania 64
09:59- Stage Breakdown Part 1, enemies
12:45-SKELETONS RIDING MOTORCYCLES defense
14:39-Resident Evil inspirations, boss battles
16:39-Narrative discussion, character breakdowns
22:01-Reindhardt Schenider is a Belmont
23:57-Stage Breakdown Part 2, Camera and framerate
27:41-Combat, Controls and Inventory
30:18-Stage Breakdown Part 3, Malus Discussion
32:14-Replayability
33:22-Graphics, Music
40:19-Final Thoughts