NES Alphanumeric! #042: CASTLEVANIA II: SIMON'S QUEST
4I live stream 8-bit Nintendo games at least once a week, usually WedNESdays from 10–11 p.m. Eastern, and sometimes on Friday nights.
MINI-REVIEW: This is sort of a classic, but also an infamous one because it's so different from the other two NES Castlevania games and it's also rather unfair. I have always bounced off it when I've tried it in the past, but I'm beginning to get into it — though it still seems wrong and broken that you can't really progress without help. I really like the controls and the platforming sections are fine, if a bit repetitive; the RPG elements take a little getting used to. I really like the unlimited continues, which pick up right where you died, and the password system is essential. I plan to finish this one soon.
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UPCOMING "NES ALPHANUMERIC!" LIVE STREAMS:
Caveman Games — 12/13/17
Chip ' Dale Rescue Rangers 2 — 12/20/17 ***including possible guest Player 2***
Clash at Demonhead — 12/27/17
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EQUIPMENT LIST:
Console: NES-001 (Front Loader)*
Controller: Hudson Soft Joycard Sansui SSS/Hyperkin Cadet
Monitor: RCA E13320 (13" CRT)
Capture: Dazzle DVC 100
PC: Asus Zenbook UX305
Software: OBS Studio
Mic: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB
Headphones: Sony MDRZX100 ZX