Castlevania (Part 1) - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)
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@nathanlabrador7664 Жыл бұрын
"Would you eat an old pork chop you found in a wall?!" Every Belmont: *Yes.*
@thema1998
2 ай бұрын
It's just a family thing! 😆
@AtlasBlizzard
27 күн бұрын
Cast iron stomachs must be a Belmont family trait 💪
@rabooski1555 жыл бұрын
These videos never age. AVGN's content is 100% rewatchable.
@brundlefly001
3 жыл бұрын
I come back and watch the castlevania series every october
3 жыл бұрын
@@brundlefly001 the mood is in the air, man
@luigi7781
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed I keep finding myself coming back to watch his old episodes. Avgn is timeless.
@fandomewhisper
3 жыл бұрын
The 🐐
@liamanderson7082
3 жыл бұрын
I dare to disagree, these videos do age. They age like wine, only getting better with the passing years.
@cparle872 жыл бұрын
The slow face fall from 2:45 to the beer at 3:00 was perfection.
@BrunoSousa-oi1mw4 жыл бұрын
2:48 The moment when James Rolfe morphs into AVGN.
@sammuelcruz4169
3 жыл бұрын
And you know it’s official when he drinks a roll and Rock.
@nkyfong
3 жыл бұрын
It's like lycanthropy!
@UncleDizzno9 жыл бұрын
I work in a theme park, and I run the spook house ride, "Dracula's Castle." Nearly got fired for swapping out the house soundtrack with the ost from Castlevania. Worth it.
@MiloTheMightyDude
9 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is fan dedication!
@wii1245
9 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that you almost got the pink slip. Would have been cool if you could put in he soundtrack from Super Castlevania,
@MissiGNO000
9 жыл бұрын
So worth it
@BruceWayne-qc5sz
8 жыл бұрын
+ratman1150 If you really did that you are aces in my book!
@chidorisnake22
8 жыл бұрын
+ratman1150 You sir, are a hero.
@lcalvom5 жыл бұрын
"This game is simply a masterpiece, and I love it" Dies cheaply... Then AVGN appears
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
2:38
@Rgoid
3 жыл бұрын
@ITSAMECALVO Who said that? Not the Nerd. He hates this game.
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
🙂....☹
@BlueflagAlpha
2 жыл бұрын
Me after reaching stage 4
@rickmcfairy34675 жыл бұрын
I love how he argues with the Simon's quest cartridge.
@romanski5811
2 жыл бұрын
Are you vaccinated?
@Marie-qv6on
2 жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 why does it matter
@romanski5811
2 жыл бұрын
@@Marie-qv6on Because higher vaccination rates help dampen the impact of covid-19.
@Marie-qv6on
2 жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 but he’s just talking about simons quest
@Sparrows1121
Жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 What does that have to do with the video. But hope you made it through
@keithseymour93163 жыл бұрын
THIS is my Halloween. Every year. I come here and listen to the greatest episode(s) of AVGN ever made. I think I like it so much because it's actually a game that The Nerd loves, and the enthusiasm is just irresistible. So as Halloween is here again, so am I. Listening to AVGN Castlevania and listening to 8 bit soundtracks. Heaven.
@DragonHeartHisMajestyX
3 жыл бұрын
@Keith Seymour That's pretty cool! I do something similar around Halloween myself except with me, I would always play Monster Party on the NES every Halloween.
@KanjoNights
2 жыл бұрын
I do the exact same thing! Here we are approaching Halloween 2021 and I'm watching the whole Castlevania series review once again.
@sleepykirbo6392
2 жыл бұрын
Here we are again, rewatching halloween episodes
@YuukiTakemoto1996
2 жыл бұрын
I always listen to Starbomb's "Crasher-Vania" every Halloween.
@crieverytim
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Halloween!
@micahblakeslee5 жыл бұрын
According to series lore, the architect of Castlevania is Chaos itself, so there you go. Haha
@jennninja9986
5 жыл бұрын
It always looked like Mary Blair art to me too...🤣🧛♂️🤣🧛♂️
@tseriesisadisease3090
4 жыл бұрын
Sam Diamond “it may take many incarnations”
@fallouttoonlink
4 жыл бұрын
@@AJA_974 not anymore, Luigi's soul was saved by Simon and it returned to Luigi's body.
@caedavch.9883
4 жыл бұрын
Micah Blakeslee wasn’t that in Minuet of Sorrow
@brennanroglich9886
4 жыл бұрын
Found that out recently when I beat Castlevania Aria of sorrow
@timex9 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Christopher Bee
@jtoenges999
9 жыл бұрын
timex beat me to it
@jtoenges999
9 жыл бұрын
timex He was, of course, knighted by the Queen Bee.
@ThePreciseClimber
9 жыл бұрын
***** B.I.P Bzzz In Peace
@itzspencerr1403
9 жыл бұрын
+Chief Brody .... Blehblehbleh... Sorry, it was too tempting not to say that XD
@PhuNguyen-ke6nd
7 жыл бұрын
who see james banana name
@patdurkin20954 жыл бұрын
I just beat Castlevania during quarantine. Quite a challenge!
@mikshinee87
3 жыл бұрын
Well' it's nice to know old games are still played.
@TheAngriestReptileAlive
3 жыл бұрын
Well done, mate.
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
I love sotn
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
I got it in like the third month of quarantine and since then I've beaten it five times over
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
It was the mobile port which is actually amazing
@johnl70985 жыл бұрын
These are perhaps my favorite AVGN episodes of all time. I've watched them many times, and they never get old. Thank you for your creative work, James. You've brought genuine happiness to a lot of people in this world. Well done, man.
@Bubble.208710 жыл бұрын
"I love this game!" Dies once, "Where the fuck is my beer?!"
@Comkill1177 жыл бұрын
"What is an Orb?!" *smashes rolling rock bottle "A miserable end to that boss! But enough talk, Next Stage!"
@game84cube
3 жыл бұрын
This comment is underappreciated
@salt_factory7566
3 жыл бұрын
Die bad pacing, you don’t belong in this game!
@A-bit-Shifty
3 ай бұрын
Well done, that was truly wonderful lol
@drewcook7967 Жыл бұрын
Over 12 years later and Steven Jeilberg is still funny
@CameronBrtnik
Жыл бұрын
surprised he didn't say "Steelturd" 😂
@robbi6801
Жыл бұрын
Aliens don't find that funny
@Daniel-kx3zz
Жыл бұрын
Surprised he didn't mention Fred Fuchs
@shinygiveaways1920
7 ай бұрын
thats what i thought he was gonna say too@@CameronBrtnik
@DrSuperLuigiSeth15 жыл бұрын
I’d honestly love to see this stuff again. The Nerd going through a personal history of his favorite franchises. Maybe see his opinions on Mario, Sonic, Zelda, Mega Man, Contra, Street Fighter, etc.
@themacetrace3794
4 жыл бұрын
Seth Daniels I actually really want him to do Contra
@damiantubbs4032
4 жыл бұрын
@@themacetrace3794 Contra must be done
@kieranstark7213
4 жыл бұрын
And don’t forget Pac-Man, outside of PMatGA, it’s a highly underrated gaming series!
@ajwatto9545
2 жыл бұрын
@@damiantubbs4032 Your wish is granted
@damiantubbs4032
2 жыл бұрын
@@ajwatto9545 Who woulda thought
@StevenUClips8 жыл бұрын
Watching this series of episodes is a Halloween tradition now
@Jvizzlezz
8 жыл бұрын
+fredbtwist Damn straight
@thejamman4070
8 жыл бұрын
This series and his other Halloween episodes.
@joeyxeon9861
8 жыл бұрын
I watch an avgn episode everyday
@Omar_E11
8 жыл бұрын
+fredbtwist Hell yeah.
@seventhson2151
7 жыл бұрын
glad you like the playlist
@JPLToyExperience6 жыл бұрын
An easy way to beat the Knights and Medusa heads in the hall before the Grim Reaper is having the Holy Water subweapon. The technique is to keep throwing Holy Water, it paralyses the knights and also stops the medusa heads from getting near you.
@Fjunbollen13
3 жыл бұрын
The cross also works very well
@TyrannosaurusCHEX
3 жыл бұрын
Holy water is ridiculously overpowered, it destroys any enemy with ease, even bosses!
@TaggXero
3 жыл бұрын
It even paralyzes Dracula Phase II
@ren.batista
3 жыл бұрын
The hard part is that you only get Holy Water in the begining of that stage. If you lose a life in the middle of it, you'll respawn in an area where is impossible to get that item back. It's infuriating lol
@IcePhysicsGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I recently found that you don't even need to KEEP throwing the water, too. For me, the trick is to lunge at the knight and throw the water in the air so that the knight can't retreat fast enough to avoid the water.
@zachhaywood1564 Жыл бұрын
This episode reminds me of, in addition to retro video games, what an impressive knowledge of classic movies James has.
@BoomstickAsh4 жыл бұрын
2:38 - 3:02 the transition that James makes from happy to angry always makes me laugh 😄
@Rgoid
Жыл бұрын
He’s never happy. Don’t kid yourself.
@164dragonmaster8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite series of videos from the nerd
@apcreed
8 жыл бұрын
Aye!
@leonardodomingues9010
8 жыл бұрын
its a fucking classic
@trevorbozeman
8 жыл бұрын
AGREED!!
@mind70188
8 жыл бұрын
mine too :3
@TheMole2005
7 жыл бұрын
almost agree, I like the Ghostbusters and Atari 5200 reviews more, but this is awesome as well
@KingGhidorah54648 жыл бұрын
IF THERE'S A FUCKIN PORK CHOP IN THIS WALL, I WOULD SO EAT IT! - my favorite part
@XAbbeldydooX
5 жыл бұрын
I would fuck it myself but to each their own i guess.
@zachhale2815
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know you like this stuff too
@Iron8127
4 жыл бұрын
@@XAbbeldydooX well,then The Belmonts have a way of getting food quickly. Pretty Convenient
@dickmarx1298
4 жыл бұрын
@@XAbbeldydooX Pork the Chop? Haha
@anonymoustroll2432
4 ай бұрын
🍖
@guneskoc4 жыл бұрын
Words will never be enough to express how much I love this episode
@16bitbrit2 жыл бұрын
Anybody else come back to this series of videos every Halloween?
@hammiranda
9 ай бұрын
Here I am baby 🙌🙌🙌
@Skallva8 жыл бұрын
3:40 "This castle is a creature of chaos. It may take many incarnations." ~ Alucard, 1796
@thedick0098 жыл бұрын
Say what you will about Simon's Quest but that music is fucking awesome
@tronix2125
8 жыл бұрын
Tru dat
@Amyguzman773
8 жыл бұрын
+vidk1dd96 castlevania chronicles on the PlayStation store is somewhat a remake of castlevania
@vidk1dd96
8 жыл бұрын
amy guzman But it's not a remake of Simon's Quest or Dracula's Curse.
@HevyMetalMay
8 жыл бұрын
+vidk1dd96 Rondo of Blood had the best version of bloody tears in my opinion
@vidk1dd96
8 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Dracula X version.
@Jose-st3fq Жыл бұрын
These classic avgn videos in a real basement are the best
@andimari9194 Жыл бұрын
I rewatch all of your castlevania videos every Halloween. It’s a great tradition I love these vids
@Dazz-252
Жыл бұрын
NICE!
@synthetichatefuck762110 жыл бұрын
In my opinion these four videos are James Rolfe's best AVGN episodes.
@AwesomeGamer-om4hm
4 жыл бұрын
Well, it's a throwback to Simon's Quest, where the series began.
@Casslightwing5 жыл бұрын
“What in the unholy name of ass is this fuckness” That made me spit Dr.Pepper out my nose
@Kyle400.
5 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Lightwing add me boo
@Casslightwing
5 жыл бұрын
Kyle 400 how do I do that?
@Kyle400.
5 жыл бұрын
Wow no response
@booognish
4 жыл бұрын
Kyle 400 lol
@Bitbatgaming
4 жыл бұрын
Cookie monster?
@joshuawesteros53458 ай бұрын
Castlevania game collection was on sale for Xbox. Has the nes, snes and genesis versions, maybe more. Was a steal at 4.99. 👍
@CH-uk1il Жыл бұрын
The Nerd was my introduction to Castlevania.
@poohbear160
Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@Bauglir100
Жыл бұрын
@@poohbear160 Me too.
@CreesNostalgiaHut
10 ай бұрын
Mine was in the Eighties,,, used to call simon belmont,,, "SIMON LEBON",,, because of duran duran lol
@MKM_2002
4 ай бұрын
Yes
@5TailFox8 жыл бұрын
What they're basically saying with all the cheesy celebrity names, is that the game is meant to be viewed as a horror movie, where _You_ play as the star. Just think of it as, every time you die, there's a director yelling "Cut!" because you messed up the scene they were shooting. It would also explain why a lot of the staircases go nowhere. The way they often would on the set of a stage play.
@5TailFox
8 жыл бұрын
Right.
@AaronKaiMCDNLD
7 жыл бұрын
now that i think about it the opening of Dracula's Curse there's a Film that scrolls, was that supposed to be a nod to Films?
@5TailFox
7 жыл бұрын
Could be. I never played Dracula's Curse.
@berugaslabor
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I remember finding the ending credit roll super funny already back in the early 90ites (and I am the same generation as AVGN) and I got it immediately that they were spoofing the names of famous horror movie actors which made perfect sense as i was playing a game where i had just killed Dracula (hence the horror genre) So given that James/AVGN is a horror movie fan I was a bit surprised that he completely dismisses the credit roll and almost gets angry at it "what the hell is this not even a child would think this is funny!" Nowadays i still find this a funny and cheesy way of acknowledging all those early forerunners of the horror genre that laid the groundwork for new francises like Castlevania today. Come to think of it I think this game also opens with a Film scroll (if you don't press start right away) - hinting at the fact that game virtually is a movie where the lead (the player) is pitted against all the classic stock monsters of the genre (the Bat, the Medusa head, the Mummies, Frankenstein and Igor, The Grim Reaper, and finally the Count himself). Good call on the staircases!
@themeshow1011
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Rolfe himself actually loved the puns. But because he's playing The Nerd, he has to pretend he doesn't like the puns. He's clearly keeping his laughs in while he says them.
@irrewonderful10 жыл бұрын
8:38 That's my reaction to every single joke on a comedy show today
@vinnysuperg123
10 жыл бұрын
*cough* *cough* Family Guy *cough* *cough*
@irrewonderful
10 жыл бұрын
vinnysuperg123 Yeah, right. Don't even get me started.
@jju004 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the ending where he argues with the cartridge.
@Whithbrin35510 ай бұрын
Damn I can't believe I've watched this series every year for 13 years.
@SebaDiGiuseppe9 жыл бұрын
laughted so hard when the dialog WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT... appeared. This videos never get old :)
@zyzzy-ko4ww
2 жыл бұрын
"What a horrible night to have a curse" is a running gag in Castlevania 2.
@ToruKun19 жыл бұрын
Christopher Bee is right up there with Fred Fucks...but no spotlight on James Banana? Who the hell is that a reference to, anyway?
@ToruKun1
9 жыл бұрын
***** I guess but that's not a horror movie reference
@jason1182000
9 жыл бұрын
James Banana is a reference to James Bernard, the film composer of Dracula (1958)
@ToruKun1
9 жыл бұрын
TheGaminWeasel Hmm...James Banaado, James Banaana...makes sense from a Japanese pronounciation standpoint, what a pun.
@Xamarth1
9 жыл бұрын
James Bernard did the music for the Dracula film of the 1950s. James Banana, on the game, refers to Kinuyo Yamashita who did the music on the game.
@nicholastosoni707
9 жыл бұрын
RedHairdo "Baanado?" Don't give SyFy any ideas, now... ;)
@jetfoxhound343210 ай бұрын
I'm not the only one who started playing Castlevania because of this retrospective right?
@TheSaltyFlamingo
7 ай бұрын
And? Do you like em?!
@hulkhuggett5 жыл бұрын
I bought Rolling Rock today because of this guy. They owe him some royalties! I forgot all about that beer.
@gyromurphy
4 жыл бұрын
It was huge in Pennsylvania before it went national. ....and you know what? The popularity of AVGN and the nationwide sales of Rolling Rock coincide almost perfectly. ... Just saying
@GlowstickEntertainment5 жыл бұрын
AVGN episodes 79-81 are my favorite. Such a great feeling to settle down (whether with friends or alone) with a classic and fun horror game franchise like Castlevania! Nobody presented it better and with more heart than James.
@TheBrawler216 жыл бұрын
After finding out Simon Belmont is in super smash Bros ultimate I had to come watch this and the other episodes
@Antasma1
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@TheBrawler21
6 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah
@theemeraldking530
6 жыл бұрын
Same to
@quwe8807
6 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna continue maining Ike, but secondary Simon
@AlexMolina93
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@kylemcfarlan10 ай бұрын
I've watched these videos every year since they came out, it's just not Halloween without them for me.
@solaris_cc4353
10 ай бұрын
Same!
@CyanideSublime8 ай бұрын
It's so epic that he uses Dracula's Theme as the background music.
@olalindqvist29949 жыл бұрын
James Golf as the Angry Video Game Nerd.
@unwelldanny7108
6 жыл бұрын
And starring Shimon Belmondo as himself
@starlord3853
5 жыл бұрын
Mikey Meti
@Bauglir100
5 жыл бұрын
Clive Justice as the Guitar Guy.
@unwelldanny7108
4 жыл бұрын
Daniella (last name withheld) as Simon's Girlfriend
@Xgears16 жыл бұрын
These four episodes is your finest work James. They really shine, and i cant even count how many times i have watched them.
@shirubionicle2 жыл бұрын
8:49 5 years later, we get a Tong Shau Ping....played by Deng Xiaoping
@justincameron96614 жыл бұрын
"This game is a masterpiece, I love it." Then proceeds to die once and drinks a beer
@pruflaswatts34769 жыл бұрын
The fact that you used Super Castlevania IV's creepy ass music, shows that you're a true Castlevania fan. Super Castlevania IV was the greatest.
@8252juan
9 жыл бұрын
Hands down super castlevania IV was the best in the series
@frozenaorta
9 жыл бұрын
Juan Acevedo The original Rondo of Blood from the Japanese PC Engine is right up there. That game just never got its deserved exposure here in the states.
@8252juan
9 жыл бұрын
Original rondo of blood was great. But the controls in super castlevania were much more fluid and the music was slightly better. Thats what gives it the edge but rondo is up there. frozenaorta
@moabergman4082
6 жыл бұрын
Rondo of Blood is a pierce of horse shit and only got famous because it never left Japan in its original state.
@tako782
6 жыл бұрын
I feel symphony of the night is the best
@Mysticfateee7 жыл бұрын
this is like the 3rd or 4th time im watching him go over the castlevania games, i dont know why i keep coming back to these episodes xD
@ubermaster134
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe because these are extremely good videos?
@MR-dl8js
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed I remember watching them on his website and I still come back once in a while to watch avgn
@shinkiro403
5 жыл бұрын
Eheh I bet a good chunk of the views is from just about 50.000 people watching it for the 50th time
@dkres82
4 жыл бұрын
Because it's really awesome to listen to him talk about stuff he's passionate about.
@dkres82
4 жыл бұрын
@@shinkiro403 this current time is easily my 50th or so.
@maximadrvr2174 жыл бұрын
Well. Yet another October in my life. So here I am once again.
@ZemeckisTEN
4 жыл бұрын
Adam Jenkins I’m torn into pieces.
@sirshitassingtoniii9944
3 жыл бұрын
AAAADAAAAAAM JEEEENKIIIIINS
@ctt4lfecw4 жыл бұрын
I truly believe Sakurai and his team watched these AVGN episodes, and we're inspired to put Simon and Richter Belmont in Smah Bros.
I rewatch this Castlevania series every October, Love you James!
@ImmortalfireTheMod4 жыл бұрын
This 4 part Castlevania retrospective is still one of my favorite AVGN episodes
@PitFighterPlus10 жыл бұрын
The whip is kinda explained now, it was created by alchemy and when it strikes certain things-it has random and odd effects on it. Thus the weapon was considered a holy weapon later on down the line. And its proven to be one of the very few weapons that COULD hurt the undead.
@tempphonedownload1972
2 жыл бұрын
No wonder it makes hearts come out of candles...! I appreciate your insight; thank you.
@kitchsc10 жыл бұрын
All who was Missing in the Credits was Fred Fuchs
@kozytv3942 жыл бұрын
Every october I come back to this. love it so much!
@amotl2009 Жыл бұрын
Like a fine wine, these old school AVGN videos get better as the years go by.
@miguelangelv710 жыл бұрын
Love rewatching all these avgn videos and seeing all the new comments since I came last time.
@maskedhobo
10 жыл бұрын
I do this all the time.
@RGS_15209 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Christopher Bee (1922-2015)
@jackel54130 Жыл бұрын
I swear, these videos are therapeutic if you are having a bad day.
@AJGaS3 жыл бұрын
The AVGN Castlevania series is my favorite of his reviews. It also turned me into a massive fan of the series and I've finished and played several entries as a result. Thank you James! You also acted as the intro and inspiration for me getting into retrogaming in general. Been watching since 2006, will watch until the grim day that Avgn ends.
@ghostrider53789 жыл бұрын
i have been laughing at 'stephen gielberg' for as long as this episode has been around jesus christ
@emweeriot1081
9 жыл бұрын
I love how James breaks character for a second and laughs too.. It is pretty funny 😂
@superbearchrist1716
8 жыл бұрын
+A Black Templar actually i prefer his porno name steven squelberg.
@jonnycarcano
8 жыл бұрын
+superbearchrist Now, THAT'S funny.
@superbearchrist1716
8 жыл бұрын
Jon Kelley thank you but don't forget about guillermo del porno
@MrJholshouser41
8 жыл бұрын
James doesn't know what aliens find funny!
@mansonitefrank88879 жыл бұрын
lol they referenced James in one of the newer castlevanias there's a character in a newer adaptation of the franchise called Angry Sir Rolfe XD
@Anzatnt4 жыл бұрын
This Quadrilogy of Castlevania videos are among my favorite AVGN videos. When I feel down, I check it up. Chills every time I hear the music.
@randallmockoskijr41403 жыл бұрын
I love the ending to the video. I busted out laughing. Seeing Simon's quest over and over!
@HuntsmanLegacy10 жыл бұрын
If the credits in the game are meant to be funny, all games ever made are 2nd to Fred Fuchs.
@The_Nicktendo_Nerd10 жыл бұрын
6:55: "What in the unholy name of ASS is this fuckness!? ...wait, that's not a real word? Well it should be." -AVGN
@TheMineMappers
10 жыл бұрын
I guess it could be a word if you can say it :P
@TheDucksEye2 жыл бұрын
The vid that made me want to go play all of the Castlevania games, always come back to this one every year.
@Uneke10 ай бұрын
If you hit the mummies when they overlap eachother they take massive damage and if you hit a boss when they hit you, like the exact frame, they take critical damage which is I believe 6x the damage The reason why hearts are ammo is because most weapons in castlevania take soul power to use. Like the vampire killer and how it kills those who aren’t Belmonts
@JaredConnell9 жыл бұрын
If there was a pork chop in this wall I would so eat it right now! Lol best line ever
@lieutenantyoshi57048 жыл бұрын
If he said Steven Dinkleberg I would have laughed
@henryj92
8 жыл бұрын
Dinkleberg... >:(
@rustyray420
8 жыл бұрын
+Lieutenant Yoshi curse you dinkleberg!!!!
@r.a.p.2276
8 жыл бұрын
+Rusty Ray Wife's pregnant, but i had a vasectomy before even having sex... Dinkleberg...
@rustyray420
8 жыл бұрын
***** ladies cant help but to fall for the dinkleberg charm
@SuperHandyman100
8 жыл бұрын
+Lieutenant Yoshi DINKLEBERG...
@saiyansnake2 жыл бұрын
Back again for my annual Halloween watch XD
@harrycambridge19883 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe it’s been ten years since this aired. I come back to these episodes every once in a while.
@nathanschuster2698 жыл бұрын
I just read the description and it says Xbox260. Has that been up there the entire time James?
@whensomethingcriesagain
8 жыл бұрын
+Scott2781 True, though I suppose I should find a way to mock Sony and Nintendo as well.
@debbiesalas6294
8 жыл бұрын
Sam Geuvenen 🙈🙉🙊
@fade2black001
8 жыл бұрын
All current gen systems are shit boxes.
@whensomethingcriesagain
8 жыл бұрын
fade2black001 True enough
@ryanflynn8191
8 жыл бұрын
yeah I'd rather play nes and snes than today's shit.
@NewportBox100s7 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this classic marathon for October. 😃😁
@wingedhand25252 жыл бұрын
I've made it a tradition to watch this Castlevania marathon every October. It has some of the best episodes in the AVGN series.
@turtlemanfromgatherspond6382 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this every Saturday morning during highschool in 2010-11. I'm glad you are enjoying the success of AVGN James. Thank you.
@ThatManWasTheRyback6 жыл бұрын
Who else came back after Simon Belmont was confirmed for Smash
@BurgerSoup
6 жыл бұрын
Time for the Vampire Killer to join the frey!
@theemeraldking530
6 жыл бұрын
Me
@pineconeking2526
6 жыл бұрын
Yes and I was disappointed for his reveal lol.
@gr8gmr
6 жыл бұрын
Mewing mew 52 Why were you disappointed?
@pineconeking2526
6 жыл бұрын
@@gr8gmr well uh, I don't want to sound ungrateful but I was hoping for Protoman, or Zero, or....well you get the point XD
@matrix91234 Жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite AVGN videos. Castlevania 1-3 vids just is such a joy to watch!
@vectorstrike4 жыл бұрын
8:03 'James Banana' hahaha
@jago072 жыл бұрын
To be honest these 4 Castlevania review videos are my favorite of his. I really wish he would go back to this style of reviews instead of all the special effects and acting in between the review. These are always a joy to watch
@Grasses0n9 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of this guy up until a few days ago. I must say, I'm really liking it so far! He's pretty damn funny. I'm glad there was someone out there that reviewed shitty games so we can all laugh at them and hopefully avoid them. It's also cool learning about all the 80's and 90's consoles that no one knew about. He has a pretty impressive collection of retro game stuff.
@Biddybalboa
9 жыл бұрын
+Sir Bacon don't listen to saviour, I used to prefer Avgn now I prefer james and mike mondays. but the best is still classic episodes like these.
@Biddybalboa
9 жыл бұрын
The Sega Saviour I don't care if he's not some expert gamer god, I don't watch for that. I enjoy it because It feels like I'm just hanging on the couch with some buddies trying some games. And avgn has an emphasis on older titles as well.
@patrickandrews1692
9 жыл бұрын
+Sir Bacon I've been watching AVGN since 2007. Every day I check the site as soon as I wake up to see if there's anything new. I've never been this attached to any movie, tv series, or web series in my life. I'm close to the same age as these guys, and I can relate to 99% of the things they talk about, so when I watch them I feel like I'm connecting with people that I could be good friends with in real life. I would kill for an opportunity to be on any of their shows, including J & M Mondays. Oh, and don't listen to people that tell you to avoid any of their content. Watch it for yourself to decide if you like it or not!
@Biddybalboa
8 жыл бұрын
The Sega Saviour I know avgn and j&m both emphasize older games
@patrickandrews1692
8 жыл бұрын
***** so by your logic, if somebody is still just as good at video games as they were when they were a kid, then they obviously have no life. well shit, I must be the ultimate loser then.
@trippyskullz66695 жыл бұрын
Whipping candles for items is possible cuz it's an alchemists whip AND hearts being ammo is a metaphor for Simons courage meter. Meat is Health cuz it's FOOD
@nlemieur7516
Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@yeismeload Жыл бұрын
The Castlevania AVGN series is my favourite work James has done, along with Board James.
@Magitek11125 жыл бұрын
I was amused when I played Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and came across a screen that perfectly recreated the "knight/medusa head" room. But also frustrated.
@3nkidu465
4 жыл бұрын
Really?
@filippo2777
2 жыл бұрын
at least the boss fight right after isn't nearly as hard
@Criminal.Lawyer7 жыл бұрын
Im stuck at an airport right now dealing with nonsense and 6:03 onward sums up my mood
@mf-h36599 жыл бұрын
is Christopher Bee funny? well i laughed when a bee with Christopher Lee's head on came in so i guess YES
@gundam8334 жыл бұрын
Loved the part when the Castlevania 2 window popped up and the music came on and the zoomed in on Castlevania 2 and James was all like NO! I already reviewed that game! LOL
@doobber6353 жыл бұрын
I watch the Castlevania Series by the Nerd himself every 5 months or so. Never gets old.
@gladoxia10 жыл бұрын
"...just sitting on my ass, playing Super Mario Brothers..." You're on your knees in the photo.
@nerdcouncil5 жыл бұрын
"If theres a porkchop in this wall I'd so eat it.."
@Luke-xi2pq
4 жыл бұрын
Best quote, lol!
@roylomeli81343 жыл бұрын
My Halloween tradition continues! Another year and here I am! Thanks james!
@vidk1dd964 жыл бұрын
Who else is here to watch this beautiful series again for 2019 Halloween?
@CronyneWARE10 жыл бұрын
I just beat this fucker last night. In fact, I just got my own personal NES and an entire slew of games recently and I'm proud to say, this is the very first NES game I've ever beaten entirely on my own. Took me a few hours, but I came out of this game literally screaming happy that I finished it. I haven't felt that kind of satisfaction since I was a kid. And to be honest... I kind of miss it. Marathoning such a hard game, learning every trick and being so damn grateful when you FINALLY topple the beast that is the game that kicked your ass for the last forever. I beat Castlevania. No tricks or hints. All on my own and I'm happy about it. Then it started Stage 19.
@TheRatedOniChannel
10 жыл бұрын
I know how that feels, sadly I don't have my NES anymore, a cousin and I finished Super Castlevania when i was younger and it was the most fun we had.
@hawkian
10 жыл бұрын
you die SO MANY TIMES trying. It's like dark souls on steroids. I haven't felt it in a long time either.
@GreenClaw100
10 жыл бұрын
Good job on beating the game dude!
@miguelangelv7
10 жыл бұрын
Lucky you my nes burned its self years ago, wouldn't turn on anymore. Anyways congrats!
@daviddavis95229 жыл бұрын
Came back here for my dose of video game's version of Halloween!
@simoxyz8630 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this video in 2010 and loving it. Still here in 2022. Grateful for James. 🔥
@guardian085273 жыл бұрын
Of all the AVGN episodes, I keep finding myself coming back to this one among others. The episodes that focus more on the history of the consoles and games are some of the best AVGN episodes.
Пікірлер: 8 300
"Would you eat an old pork chop you found in a wall?!" Every Belmont: *Yes.*
@thema1998
2 ай бұрын
It's just a family thing! 😆
@AtlasBlizzard
27 күн бұрын
Cast iron stomachs must be a Belmont family trait 💪
These videos never age. AVGN's content is 100% rewatchable.
@brundlefly001
3 жыл бұрын
I come back and watch the castlevania series every october
3 жыл бұрын
@@brundlefly001 the mood is in the air, man
@luigi7781
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed I keep finding myself coming back to watch his old episodes. Avgn is timeless.
@fandomewhisper
3 жыл бұрын
The 🐐
@liamanderson7082
3 жыл бұрын
I dare to disagree, these videos do age. They age like wine, only getting better with the passing years.
The slow face fall from 2:45 to the beer at 3:00 was perfection.
2:48 The moment when James Rolfe morphs into AVGN.
@sammuelcruz4169
3 жыл бұрын
And you know it’s official when he drinks a roll and Rock.
@nkyfong
3 жыл бұрын
It's like lycanthropy!
I work in a theme park, and I run the spook house ride, "Dracula's Castle." Nearly got fired for swapping out the house soundtrack with the ost from Castlevania. Worth it.
@MiloTheMightyDude
9 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is fan dedication!
@wii1245
9 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that you almost got the pink slip. Would have been cool if you could put in he soundtrack from Super Castlevania,
@MissiGNO000
9 жыл бұрын
So worth it
@BruceWayne-qc5sz
8 жыл бұрын
+ratman1150 If you really did that you are aces in my book!
@chidorisnake22
8 жыл бұрын
+ratman1150 You sir, are a hero.
"This game is simply a masterpiece, and I love it" Dies cheaply... Then AVGN appears
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
2:38
@Rgoid
3 жыл бұрын
@ITSAMECALVO Who said that? Not the Nerd. He hates this game.
@batcat2338
3 жыл бұрын
🙂....☹
@BlueflagAlpha
2 жыл бұрын
Me after reaching stage 4
I love how he argues with the Simon's quest cartridge.
@romanski5811
2 жыл бұрын
Are you vaccinated?
@Marie-qv6on
2 жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 why does it matter
@romanski5811
2 жыл бұрын
@@Marie-qv6on Because higher vaccination rates help dampen the impact of covid-19.
@Marie-qv6on
2 жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 but he’s just talking about simons quest
@Sparrows1121
Жыл бұрын
@@romanski5811 What does that have to do with the video. But hope you made it through
THIS is my Halloween. Every year. I come here and listen to the greatest episode(s) of AVGN ever made. I think I like it so much because it's actually a game that The Nerd loves, and the enthusiasm is just irresistible. So as Halloween is here again, so am I. Listening to AVGN Castlevania and listening to 8 bit soundtracks. Heaven.
@DragonHeartHisMajestyX
3 жыл бұрын
@Keith Seymour That's pretty cool! I do something similar around Halloween myself except with me, I would always play Monster Party on the NES every Halloween.
@KanjoNights
2 жыл бұрын
I do the exact same thing! Here we are approaching Halloween 2021 and I'm watching the whole Castlevania series review once again.
@sleepykirbo6392
2 жыл бұрын
Here we are again, rewatching halloween episodes
@YuukiTakemoto1996
2 жыл бұрын
I always listen to Starbomb's "Crasher-Vania" every Halloween.
@crieverytim
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Halloween!
According to series lore, the architect of Castlevania is Chaos itself, so there you go. Haha
@jennninja9986
5 жыл бұрын
It always looked like Mary Blair art to me too...🤣🧛♂️🤣🧛♂️
@tseriesisadisease3090
4 жыл бұрын
Sam Diamond “it may take many incarnations”
@fallouttoonlink
4 жыл бұрын
@@AJA_974 not anymore, Luigi's soul was saved by Simon and it returned to Luigi's body.
@caedavch.9883
4 жыл бұрын
Micah Blakeslee wasn’t that in Minuet of Sorrow
@brennanroglich9886
4 жыл бұрын
Found that out recently when I beat Castlevania Aria of sorrow
R.I.P Christopher Bee
@jtoenges999
9 жыл бұрын
timex beat me to it
@jtoenges999
9 жыл бұрын
timex He was, of course, knighted by the Queen Bee.
@ThePreciseClimber
9 жыл бұрын
***** B.I.P Bzzz In Peace
@itzspencerr1403
9 жыл бұрын
+Chief Brody .... Blehblehbleh... Sorry, it was too tempting not to say that XD
@PhuNguyen-ke6nd
7 жыл бұрын
who see james banana name
I just beat Castlevania during quarantine. Quite a challenge!
@mikshinee87
3 жыл бұрын
Well' it's nice to know old games are still played.
@TheAngriestReptileAlive
3 жыл бұрын
Well done, mate.
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
I love sotn
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
I got it in like the third month of quarantine and since then I've beaten it five times over
@chs9999
3 жыл бұрын
It was the mobile port which is actually amazing
These are perhaps my favorite AVGN episodes of all time. I've watched them many times, and they never get old. Thank you for your creative work, James. You've brought genuine happiness to a lot of people in this world. Well done, man.
"I love this game!" Dies once, "Where the fuck is my beer?!"
"What is an Orb?!" *smashes rolling rock bottle "A miserable end to that boss! But enough talk, Next Stage!"
@game84cube
3 жыл бұрын
This comment is underappreciated
@salt_factory7566
3 жыл бұрын
Die bad pacing, you don’t belong in this game!
@A-bit-Shifty
3 ай бұрын
Well done, that was truly wonderful lol
Over 12 years later and Steven Jeilberg is still funny
@CameronBrtnik
Жыл бұрын
surprised he didn't say "Steelturd" 😂
@robbi6801
Жыл бұрын
Aliens don't find that funny
@Daniel-kx3zz
Жыл бұрын
Surprised he didn't mention Fred Fuchs
@shinygiveaways1920
7 ай бұрын
thats what i thought he was gonna say too@@CameronBrtnik
I’d honestly love to see this stuff again. The Nerd going through a personal history of his favorite franchises. Maybe see his opinions on Mario, Sonic, Zelda, Mega Man, Contra, Street Fighter, etc.
@themacetrace3794
4 жыл бұрын
Seth Daniels I actually really want him to do Contra
@damiantubbs4032
4 жыл бұрын
@@themacetrace3794 Contra must be done
@kieranstark7213
4 жыл бұрын
And don’t forget Pac-Man, outside of PMatGA, it’s a highly underrated gaming series!
@ajwatto9545
2 жыл бұрын
@@damiantubbs4032 Your wish is granted
@damiantubbs4032
2 жыл бұрын
@@ajwatto9545 Who woulda thought
Watching this series of episodes is a Halloween tradition now
@Jvizzlezz
8 жыл бұрын
+fredbtwist Damn straight
@thejamman4070
8 жыл бұрын
This series and his other Halloween episodes.
@joeyxeon9861
8 жыл бұрын
I watch an avgn episode everyday
@Omar_E11
8 жыл бұрын
+fredbtwist Hell yeah.
@seventhson2151
7 жыл бұрын
glad you like the playlist
An easy way to beat the Knights and Medusa heads in the hall before the Grim Reaper is having the Holy Water subweapon. The technique is to keep throwing Holy Water, it paralyses the knights and also stops the medusa heads from getting near you.
@Fjunbollen13
3 жыл бұрын
The cross also works very well
@TyrannosaurusCHEX
3 жыл бұрын
Holy water is ridiculously overpowered, it destroys any enemy with ease, even bosses!
@TaggXero
3 жыл бұрын
It even paralyzes Dracula Phase II
@ren.batista
3 жыл бұрын
The hard part is that you only get Holy Water in the begining of that stage. If you lose a life in the middle of it, you'll respawn in an area where is impossible to get that item back. It's infuriating lol
@IcePhysicsGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I recently found that you don't even need to KEEP throwing the water, too. For me, the trick is to lunge at the knight and throw the water in the air so that the knight can't retreat fast enough to avoid the water.
This episode reminds me of, in addition to retro video games, what an impressive knowledge of classic movies James has.
2:38 - 3:02 the transition that James makes from happy to angry always makes me laugh 😄
@Rgoid
Жыл бұрын
He’s never happy. Don’t kid yourself.
This is my favorite series of videos from the nerd
@apcreed
8 жыл бұрын
Aye!
@leonardodomingues9010
8 жыл бұрын
its a fucking classic
@trevorbozeman
8 жыл бұрын
AGREED!!
@mind70188
8 жыл бұрын
mine too :3
@TheMole2005
7 жыл бұрын
almost agree, I like the Ghostbusters and Atari 5200 reviews more, but this is awesome as well
IF THERE'S A FUCKIN PORK CHOP IN THIS WALL, I WOULD SO EAT IT! - my favorite part
@XAbbeldydooX
5 жыл бұрын
I would fuck it myself but to each their own i guess.
@zachhale2815
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know you like this stuff too
@Iron8127
4 жыл бұрын
@@XAbbeldydooX well,then The Belmonts have a way of getting food quickly. Pretty Convenient
@dickmarx1298
4 жыл бұрын
@@XAbbeldydooX Pork the Chop? Haha
@anonymoustroll2432
4 ай бұрын
🍖
Words will never be enough to express how much I love this episode
Anybody else come back to this series of videos every Halloween?
@hammiranda
9 ай бұрын
Here I am baby 🙌🙌🙌
3:40 "This castle is a creature of chaos. It may take many incarnations." ~ Alucard, 1796
Say what you will about Simon's Quest but that music is fucking awesome
@tronix2125
8 жыл бұрын
Tru dat
@Amyguzman773
8 жыл бұрын
+vidk1dd96 castlevania chronicles on the PlayStation store is somewhat a remake of castlevania
@vidk1dd96
8 жыл бұрын
amy guzman But it's not a remake of Simon's Quest or Dracula's Curse.
@HevyMetalMay
8 жыл бұрын
+vidk1dd96 Rondo of Blood had the best version of bloody tears in my opinion
@vidk1dd96
8 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Dracula X version.
These classic avgn videos in a real basement are the best
I rewatch all of your castlevania videos every Halloween. It’s a great tradition I love these vids
@Dazz-252
Жыл бұрын
NICE!
In my opinion these four videos are James Rolfe's best AVGN episodes.
@AwesomeGamer-om4hm
4 жыл бұрын
Well, it's a throwback to Simon's Quest, where the series began.
“What in the unholy name of ass is this fuckness” That made me spit Dr.Pepper out my nose
@Kyle400.
5 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Lightwing add me boo
@Casslightwing
5 жыл бұрын
Kyle 400 how do I do that?
@Kyle400.
5 жыл бұрын
Wow no response
@booognish
4 жыл бұрын
Kyle 400 lol
@Bitbatgaming
4 жыл бұрын
Cookie monster?
Castlevania game collection was on sale for Xbox. Has the nes, snes and genesis versions, maybe more. Was a steal at 4.99. 👍
The Nerd was my introduction to Castlevania.
@poohbear160
Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@Bauglir100
Жыл бұрын
@@poohbear160 Me too.
@CreesNostalgiaHut
10 ай бұрын
Mine was in the Eighties,,, used to call simon belmont,,, "SIMON LEBON",,, because of duran duran lol
@MKM_2002
4 ай бұрын
Yes
What they're basically saying with all the cheesy celebrity names, is that the game is meant to be viewed as a horror movie, where _You_ play as the star. Just think of it as, every time you die, there's a director yelling "Cut!" because you messed up the scene they were shooting. It would also explain why a lot of the staircases go nowhere. The way they often would on the set of a stage play.
@5TailFox
8 жыл бұрын
Right.
@AaronKaiMCDNLD
7 жыл бұрын
now that i think about it the opening of Dracula's Curse there's a Film that scrolls, was that supposed to be a nod to Films?
@5TailFox
7 жыл бұрын
Could be. I never played Dracula's Curse.
@berugaslabor
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I remember finding the ending credit roll super funny already back in the early 90ites (and I am the same generation as AVGN) and I got it immediately that they were spoofing the names of famous horror movie actors which made perfect sense as i was playing a game where i had just killed Dracula (hence the horror genre) So given that James/AVGN is a horror movie fan I was a bit surprised that he completely dismisses the credit roll and almost gets angry at it "what the hell is this not even a child would think this is funny!" Nowadays i still find this a funny and cheesy way of acknowledging all those early forerunners of the horror genre that laid the groundwork for new francises like Castlevania today. Come to think of it I think this game also opens with a Film scroll (if you don't press start right away) - hinting at the fact that game virtually is a movie where the lead (the player) is pitted against all the classic stock monsters of the genre (the Bat, the Medusa head, the Mummies, Frankenstein and Igor, The Grim Reaper, and finally the Count himself). Good call on the staircases!
@themeshow1011
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Rolfe himself actually loved the puns. But because he's playing The Nerd, he has to pretend he doesn't like the puns. He's clearly keeping his laughs in while he says them.
8:38 That's my reaction to every single joke on a comedy show today
@vinnysuperg123
10 жыл бұрын
*cough* *cough* Family Guy *cough* *cough*
@irrewonderful
10 жыл бұрын
vinnysuperg123 Yeah, right. Don't even get me started.
I absolutely love the ending where he argues with the cartridge.
Damn I can't believe I've watched this series every year for 13 years.
laughted so hard when the dialog WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT... appeared. This videos never get old :)
@zyzzy-ko4ww
2 жыл бұрын
"What a horrible night to have a curse" is a running gag in Castlevania 2.
Christopher Bee is right up there with Fred Fucks...but no spotlight on James Banana? Who the hell is that a reference to, anyway?
@ToruKun1
9 жыл бұрын
***** I guess but that's not a horror movie reference
@jason1182000
9 жыл бұрын
James Banana is a reference to James Bernard, the film composer of Dracula (1958)
@ToruKun1
9 жыл бұрын
TheGaminWeasel Hmm...James Banaado, James Banaana...makes sense from a Japanese pronounciation standpoint, what a pun.
@Xamarth1
9 жыл бұрын
James Bernard did the music for the Dracula film of the 1950s. James Banana, on the game, refers to Kinuyo Yamashita who did the music on the game.
@nicholastosoni707
9 жыл бұрын
RedHairdo "Baanado?" Don't give SyFy any ideas, now... ;)
I'm not the only one who started playing Castlevania because of this retrospective right?
@TheSaltyFlamingo
7 ай бұрын
And? Do you like em?!
I bought Rolling Rock today because of this guy. They owe him some royalties! I forgot all about that beer.
@gyromurphy
4 жыл бұрын
It was huge in Pennsylvania before it went national. ....and you know what? The popularity of AVGN and the nationwide sales of Rolling Rock coincide almost perfectly. ... Just saying
AVGN episodes 79-81 are my favorite. Such a great feeling to settle down (whether with friends or alone) with a classic and fun horror game franchise like Castlevania! Nobody presented it better and with more heart than James.
After finding out Simon Belmont is in super smash Bros ultimate I had to come watch this and the other episodes
@Antasma1
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@TheBrawler21
6 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah
@theemeraldking530
6 жыл бұрын
Same to
@quwe8807
6 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna continue maining Ike, but secondary Simon
@AlexMolina93
6 жыл бұрын
Same
I've watched these videos every year since they came out, it's just not Halloween without them for me.
@solaris_cc4353
10 ай бұрын
Same!
It's so epic that he uses Dracula's Theme as the background music.
James Golf as the Angry Video Game Nerd.
@unwelldanny7108
6 жыл бұрын
And starring Shimon Belmondo as himself
@starlord3853
5 жыл бұрын
Mikey Meti
@Bauglir100
5 жыл бұрын
Clive Justice as the Guitar Guy.
@unwelldanny7108
4 жыл бұрын
Daniella (last name withheld) as Simon's Girlfriend
These four episodes is your finest work James. They really shine, and i cant even count how many times i have watched them.
8:49 5 years later, we get a Tong Shau Ping....played by Deng Xiaoping
"This game is a masterpiece, I love it." Then proceeds to die once and drinks a beer
The fact that you used Super Castlevania IV's creepy ass music, shows that you're a true Castlevania fan. Super Castlevania IV was the greatest.
@8252juan
9 жыл бұрын
Hands down super castlevania IV was the best in the series
@frozenaorta
9 жыл бұрын
Juan Acevedo The original Rondo of Blood from the Japanese PC Engine is right up there. That game just never got its deserved exposure here in the states.
@8252juan
9 жыл бұрын
Original rondo of blood was great. But the controls in super castlevania were much more fluid and the music was slightly better. Thats what gives it the edge but rondo is up there. frozenaorta
@moabergman4082
6 жыл бұрын
Rondo of Blood is a pierce of horse shit and only got famous because it never left Japan in its original state.
@tako782
6 жыл бұрын
I feel symphony of the night is the best
this is like the 3rd or 4th time im watching him go over the castlevania games, i dont know why i keep coming back to these episodes xD
@ubermaster134
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe because these are extremely good videos?
@MR-dl8js
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed I remember watching them on his website and I still come back once in a while to watch avgn
@shinkiro403
5 жыл бұрын
Eheh I bet a good chunk of the views is from just about 50.000 people watching it for the 50th time
@dkres82
4 жыл бұрын
Because it's really awesome to listen to him talk about stuff he's passionate about.
@dkres82
4 жыл бұрын
@@shinkiro403 this current time is easily my 50th or so.
Well. Yet another October in my life. So here I am once again.
@ZemeckisTEN
4 жыл бұрын
Adam Jenkins I’m torn into pieces.
@sirshitassingtoniii9944
3 жыл бұрын
AAAADAAAAAAM JEEEENKIIIIINS
I truly believe Sakurai and his team watched these AVGN episodes, and we're inspired to put Simon and Richter Belmont in Smah Bros.
No! Stop! Stop! STOOOP! man i love that ending
*Simon's Quest music plays* AVGN: "Stop" *Music plays* AVGN: "Stop" *Music plays* Jontron: "STOP!!!"
I rewatch this Castlevania series every October, Love you James!
This 4 part Castlevania retrospective is still one of my favorite AVGN episodes
The whip is kinda explained now, it was created by alchemy and when it strikes certain things-it has random and odd effects on it. Thus the weapon was considered a holy weapon later on down the line. And its proven to be one of the very few weapons that COULD hurt the undead.
@tempphonedownload1972
2 жыл бұрын
No wonder it makes hearts come out of candles...! I appreciate your insight; thank you.
All who was Missing in the Credits was Fred Fuchs
Every october I come back to this. love it so much!
Like a fine wine, these old school AVGN videos get better as the years go by.
Love rewatching all these avgn videos and seeing all the new comments since I came last time.
@maskedhobo
10 жыл бұрын
I do this all the time.
Rest In Peace Christopher Bee (1922-2015)
I swear, these videos are therapeutic if you are having a bad day.
The AVGN Castlevania series is my favorite of his reviews. It also turned me into a massive fan of the series and I've finished and played several entries as a result. Thank you James! You also acted as the intro and inspiration for me getting into retrogaming in general. Been watching since 2006, will watch until the grim day that Avgn ends.
i have been laughing at 'stephen gielberg' for as long as this episode has been around jesus christ
@emweeriot1081
9 жыл бұрын
I love how James breaks character for a second and laughs too.. It is pretty funny 😂
@superbearchrist1716
8 жыл бұрын
+A Black Templar actually i prefer his porno name steven squelberg.
@jonnycarcano
8 жыл бұрын
+superbearchrist Now, THAT'S funny.
@superbearchrist1716
8 жыл бұрын
Jon Kelley thank you but don't forget about guillermo del porno
@MrJholshouser41
8 жыл бұрын
James doesn't know what aliens find funny!
lol they referenced James in one of the newer castlevanias there's a character in a newer adaptation of the franchise called Angry Sir Rolfe XD
This Quadrilogy of Castlevania videos are among my favorite AVGN videos. When I feel down, I check it up. Chills every time I hear the music.
I love the ending to the video. I busted out laughing. Seeing Simon's quest over and over!
If the credits in the game are meant to be funny, all games ever made are 2nd to Fred Fuchs.
6:55: "What in the unholy name of ASS is this fuckness!? ...wait, that's not a real word? Well it should be." -AVGN
@TheMineMappers
10 жыл бұрын
I guess it could be a word if you can say it :P
The vid that made me want to go play all of the Castlevania games, always come back to this one every year.
If you hit the mummies when they overlap eachother they take massive damage and if you hit a boss when they hit you, like the exact frame, they take critical damage which is I believe 6x the damage The reason why hearts are ammo is because most weapons in castlevania take soul power to use. Like the vampire killer and how it kills those who aren’t Belmonts
If there was a pork chop in this wall I would so eat it right now! Lol best line ever
If he said Steven Dinkleberg I would have laughed
@henryj92
8 жыл бұрын
Dinkleberg... >:(
@rustyray420
8 жыл бұрын
+Lieutenant Yoshi curse you dinkleberg!!!!
@r.a.p.2276
8 жыл бұрын
+Rusty Ray Wife's pregnant, but i had a vasectomy before even having sex... Dinkleberg...
@rustyray420
8 жыл бұрын
***** ladies cant help but to fall for the dinkleberg charm
@SuperHandyman100
8 жыл бұрын
+Lieutenant Yoshi DINKLEBERG...
Back again for my annual Halloween watch XD
Can’t believe it’s been ten years since this aired. I come back to these episodes every once in a while.
I just read the description and it says Xbox260. Has that been up there the entire time James?
@whensomethingcriesagain
8 жыл бұрын
+Scott2781 True, though I suppose I should find a way to mock Sony and Nintendo as well.
@debbiesalas6294
8 жыл бұрын
Sam Geuvenen 🙈🙉🙊
@fade2black001
8 жыл бұрын
All current gen systems are shit boxes.
@whensomethingcriesagain
8 жыл бұрын
fade2black001 True enough
@ryanflynn8191
8 жыл бұрын
yeah I'd rather play nes and snes than today's shit.
Rewatching this classic marathon for October. 😃😁
I've made it a tradition to watch this Castlevania marathon every October. It has some of the best episodes in the AVGN series.
I remember watching this every Saturday morning during highschool in 2010-11. I'm glad you are enjoying the success of AVGN James. Thank you.
Who else came back after Simon Belmont was confirmed for Smash
@BurgerSoup
6 жыл бұрын
Time for the Vampire Killer to join the frey!
@theemeraldking530
6 жыл бұрын
Me
@pineconeking2526
6 жыл бұрын
Yes and I was disappointed for his reveal lol.
@gr8gmr
6 жыл бұрын
Mewing mew 52 Why were you disappointed?
@pineconeking2526
6 жыл бұрын
@@gr8gmr well uh, I don't want to sound ungrateful but I was hoping for Protoman, or Zero, or....well you get the point XD
One of my absolute favorite AVGN videos. Castlevania 1-3 vids just is such a joy to watch!
8:03 'James Banana' hahaha
To be honest these 4 Castlevania review videos are my favorite of his. I really wish he would go back to this style of reviews instead of all the special effects and acting in between the review. These are always a joy to watch
I haven't heard of this guy up until a few days ago. I must say, I'm really liking it so far! He's pretty damn funny. I'm glad there was someone out there that reviewed shitty games so we can all laugh at them and hopefully avoid them. It's also cool learning about all the 80's and 90's consoles that no one knew about. He has a pretty impressive collection of retro game stuff.
@Biddybalboa
9 жыл бұрын
+Sir Bacon don't listen to saviour, I used to prefer Avgn now I prefer james and mike mondays. but the best is still classic episodes like these.
@Biddybalboa
9 жыл бұрын
The Sega Saviour I don't care if he's not some expert gamer god, I don't watch for that. I enjoy it because It feels like I'm just hanging on the couch with some buddies trying some games. And avgn has an emphasis on older titles as well.
@patrickandrews1692
9 жыл бұрын
+Sir Bacon I've been watching AVGN since 2007. Every day I check the site as soon as I wake up to see if there's anything new. I've never been this attached to any movie, tv series, or web series in my life. I'm close to the same age as these guys, and I can relate to 99% of the things they talk about, so when I watch them I feel like I'm connecting with people that I could be good friends with in real life. I would kill for an opportunity to be on any of their shows, including J & M Mondays. Oh, and don't listen to people that tell you to avoid any of their content. Watch it for yourself to decide if you like it or not!
@Biddybalboa
8 жыл бұрын
The Sega Saviour I know avgn and j&m both emphasize older games
@patrickandrews1692
8 жыл бұрын
***** so by your logic, if somebody is still just as good at video games as they were when they were a kid, then they obviously have no life. well shit, I must be the ultimate loser then.
Whipping candles for items is possible cuz it's an alchemists whip AND hearts being ammo is a metaphor for Simons courage meter. Meat is Health cuz it's FOOD
@nlemieur7516
Жыл бұрын
Nice.
The Castlevania AVGN series is my favourite work James has done, along with Board James.
I was amused when I played Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and came across a screen that perfectly recreated the "knight/medusa head" room. But also frustrated.
@3nkidu465
4 жыл бұрын
Really?
@filippo2777
2 жыл бұрын
at least the boss fight right after isn't nearly as hard
Im stuck at an airport right now dealing with nonsense and 6:03 onward sums up my mood
is Christopher Bee funny? well i laughed when a bee with Christopher Lee's head on came in so i guess YES
Loved the part when the Castlevania 2 window popped up and the music came on and the zoomed in on Castlevania 2 and James was all like NO! I already reviewed that game! LOL
I watch the Castlevania Series by the Nerd himself every 5 months or so. Never gets old.
"...just sitting on my ass, playing Super Mario Brothers..." You're on your knees in the photo.
"If theres a porkchop in this wall I'd so eat it.."
@Luke-xi2pq
4 жыл бұрын
Best quote, lol!
My Halloween tradition continues! Another year and here I am! Thanks james!
Who else is here to watch this beautiful series again for 2019 Halloween?
I just beat this fucker last night. In fact, I just got my own personal NES and an entire slew of games recently and I'm proud to say, this is the very first NES game I've ever beaten entirely on my own. Took me a few hours, but I came out of this game literally screaming happy that I finished it. I haven't felt that kind of satisfaction since I was a kid. And to be honest... I kind of miss it. Marathoning such a hard game, learning every trick and being so damn grateful when you FINALLY topple the beast that is the game that kicked your ass for the last forever. I beat Castlevania. No tricks or hints. All on my own and I'm happy about it. Then it started Stage 19.
@TheRatedOniChannel
10 жыл бұрын
I know how that feels, sadly I don't have my NES anymore, a cousin and I finished Super Castlevania when i was younger and it was the most fun we had.
@hawkian
10 жыл бұрын
you die SO MANY TIMES trying. It's like dark souls on steroids. I haven't felt it in a long time either.
@GreenClaw100
10 жыл бұрын
Good job on beating the game dude!
@miguelangelv7
10 жыл бұрын
Lucky you my nes burned its self years ago, wouldn't turn on anymore. Anyways congrats!
Came back here for my dose of video game's version of Halloween!
I remember seeing this video in 2010 and loving it. Still here in 2022. Grateful for James. 🔥
Of all the AVGN episodes, I keep finding myself coming back to this one among others. The episodes that focus more on the history of the consoles and games are some of the best AVGN episodes.