| Released By | NaOH |
|---|---|
| Category | Improvement |
| Platform | NES |
| Patching Information | No Special Requirements |
| Genre | Action > Platformer |
| Mods | GP |
| Patch Version | 3.1 |
| Hack Release Date | 27 February 2021 |
| Readme | |
| Downloads | 5571 |
| Last Modified | 28 February 2021 |
Description:
This hack for Castlevania modernizes the control scheme to make it more like Symphony of the Night and Mega Man, allowing the player more control while in the air.
Complete list of changes:
- Enables the player to control their x-velocity in mid-air while jumping (including while jump-attacking).
- (optional) When releasing the jump button, one immediately starts falling again; this allows the player to make smaller hops if desired.
- After being knocked back, the player regains control after a split second and can angle their fall.
- When walking off an edge, the player retains control instead of dropping straight down.
- The player can jump off of stairs at any point in the climb.
- (optional) The player can land on stairs.
- (Optional) A bit of inertia while moving in the air.
Similar to the Akumajou Densetsu (Castlevania 3) hack here and Castlevania 2 hack found here.
Use Lunar IPS to apply the hack to your Castlevania 3 ROM file.
Version 1.1 changes:
- Now compatible with Ultimate Castlevania and The Holy Relics. [i]Please ensure that you use the correct patch from the zip (other-hacks and the-holy-relics respectively) if you combine this hack with other hacks.[i]
Version 3.0 changes:
- Now compatible with many other romhacks as well (see the folder for compatibility with other hacks)
- Stair landing
- Optional inertia for “weightier” jumps.
- Individual changes can be selected.
Version 3.1 changes:
- Changed folder layout of zip file to be less confusing. Previously, many would-be-players were incorrectly applying the patch for the vanilla version of the game onto hacked versions of the game.
ROM / ISO Information:
- Database match: Castlevania (USA)
- Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
- File SHA-1: A31B8BD5B370A9103343C866F3C2B2998E889341
- File CRC32: 39C879BB
- ROM SHA-1: EE09B857C90916EDD92A20C463485A610B0A76FD
- ROM CRC32: AC1AA8F
Links:
Screenshots:
Credits:
| Contributor | Type of contribution | Listed credit |
|---|---|---|
| NaOH | Hacking |
A Huge Game-Changer
Reviewed By: Eldrethor on 06 Oct 2018Back in the NES days, developers often depended on some very punishing game mechanics as a way to extend the overall life of their games, and the clunky jumps in the Castlevania series is no exception. Tricky situations with narrow platforms and flying enemies would be trivial to a character with tighter controls (e.g. Megaman) but are outright dangerous to a Belmont, even when armed with a fully-primed whip and a decent sub-weapon.
This hack has a two-fold effect on the overall game. On the surface, the hack gives players a much greater range of control over both your direction while in midair, and the height of your jump, and this is a tremendous quality-of-life change. Simon’s jumps feel tight, even when attacking in midair, and this is very much like how other Belmonts play in the later games. This is especially apparent when trying to evade flying enemies and Medusa Heads while traversing moving platforms.
As a result of the tighter controls, the game truly shines through its level and enemy designs, and each level becomes a much more enjoyable romp. The quality of the game’s difficulty shifts as well, and I began to notice that the challenge was coming from the overall nuances that each level had to offer, instead of just the poor jump mechanics.
This hacks is a solid 10/10, transforming a good game into a well-designed game, and it easily stands out as a superior improvement over the base game.
Version 1.0 Recommended - Yes
| Headline | Author | Date | Version | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good improvements, but..... | Persephone | 10 Oct 2020 | 3.0 | Yes |
| Stair Glitching for Ultimate | OrangeCrush666 | 16 Jun 2020 | 3.0 | No |
| This Feels Sooo Good! | chuckingdice | 15 Feb 2019 | 1.0 | Yes |
| A Huge Game-Changer | Eldrethor | 06 Oct 2018 | 1.0 | Yes |
| A lot more enjoyable | telmo | 19 Mar 2018 | 1.0 | Yes |
| Great hack for a great game | TheNitroFlamer | 17 Mar 2018 | 1.0 | Yes |
| Gratest update | gordon81 | 01 Mar 2018 | 1.0 | Yes |