May 2018 Kickstarter Update and Feedback Survey Results!

It seems you are missing a big point. The original Castlevania set out to establish itself as a tribute to the classic horror films of old and utilized juedeocistian lore. Starting with Castlevania III it cemented it’s identity by combining these element, classic horror films, along side historical and legendary elements from Vlad Tepes the III and the judeocristinanity of its time. Years later once that identity and world where already established and cemented the series started to branch out into different mythologies and pantheon to add to its lore. The biggest boom being in the Metroidvania series of games once Dracula’s dominion was established. The key point I’m trying to explain is: first they had to establish the product and its world.

From what I’ve seen from the story Bloodstained’s main story and world is medival judeocristian europe. The story is the Church vs the Goetia demons. This is the identity it’s trying to present itself with, its key focus with a nice eastern twist.

That established there is nothing Nordic about this. There’s also the gothic theme of the game, Gothic isn’t Nordic. Now if in the sequel they decide to bring the Norse pantheon into the fry then by all means I would gladly welcome that. That that would be a great way to build upon it’s world, but they key here is in a sequel.

I don’t see the point in your second part of the argument. Castlevania has always taken itself seriously regardless of how ridiculous it’s gameplay inconsistencies can get. That’s always been part of the appeal and charm. The old meat in the wall, eventually becoming the collect-a-foodthon from the Metroidvania games, are an example of this. It was there but it wasn’t Castlevania’s main point, it was a small quirk a nice wink to the player.

Second Old Axe Armor, Pumpkin, and 8-bit Simon are all unlockable bonuses after beating their respective games. None of these are technically a joke, the sole exception might be Pumpkin and imo he was a well handled one. Old Axe Armor is mostly meant for challenge runs and Pumpkin was broke. 8-bit Simon is mostly there because he’s the one that started it all. A pleasant cameo, like I sated before I don’t have a problem with small cameos which make sense. It becomes problematic when it’s all over the place and serves as product placement.

There’s also the main reason to use 8-bit Simon would bring less drama than committing to a canon design, but that’s a while difrent argument.

Finally your succubus argument doesn’t work because once again Bloodstained is using medival Judeocristian lore. Succubi where very popular during that era. Second Miriam already has a demonic curse. Third her design already has female demon elements to it. All three points point to succubus costumes being viable. Oh and then there’s the element of it being Castlevania’s spiritual successor. Succubi being big fan favorites. Plus the fact Succubi are considered psi vampires and I can continue...

Anyways I just hope the top five costumes get in. That way there can be enough variety to keep everyone happy. Elegant Vampire, Provocative Succubus, Angel, Valkyrie, and equipment sets. The later could lead to some creative designs.