CASTLEVANIA: SYMPHONY OF A BROKEN MAN
Added 2024-10-27 15:20:13 +0000 UTCHalloween is nearly upon us. Instead of doing a game with one monster, I've done a game with every monster ever. I only dropped one hint per video since around August, peppering them with references and even a clip from this playthrough. Apologies to everyone asking for Killing Time, as it only just came out. I was hoping The Thing Remastered would hit a little earlier too. Oh, well. I'd rather take a chance on something different.
I was so happy to play something different, something I absolutely love, that I had to write the video in a way that made me sound like it was the worst thing to ever happen to me. This is reality now. H4MM3R was always in a terrible Art the Clown costume. Psychological torment was always on the table. 55 minutes?! That's nothing! I probably sliced off about 5 minutes of this video for the sake of not going into further digressions about Konami, the incomprehensible Castlevania timeline, or the fact that Maria isn't Annette's sister.
But enough talk...
---Civvie
P.S. I know the sky scrolling in the chapter titles under the inverted castle are fucked up, fixing it later.
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Comments
I never played the games but I'm astonished at how many items and broken builds are in the game. It feels like the type of mechanics from modern games if people put in the effort to get them. How in hell did they expect anyone to get to the inverted castle yet beat it without the internet back then.
Wafflemarine
2024-11-23 00:40:57 +0000 UTCI am the one who has faithfully and consistently commented “Turok 2 Seeds of evil” on 99% of your videos…. Please sir… your commentary on that glorious pile of my youth would be a boon for a troubled man.
Red4mon
2024-11-15 03:16:37 +0000 UTCGreat video, Civvie. I've haven't played any of the Castlevania games, but your video is going to be the kick I needed to rectify that... doubly so that I kill those stupid Star Wars-named bastardos! Any chance you could update my credit to be Matt "Tycow" Wilson, please? Thanks!
Matt 'Tycow' Wilson
2024-11-09 23:42:26 +0000 UTCPlease do more non FPS videos this was great. Also can my name please be purple?
Cody Thacker
2024-11-04 17:24:44 +0000 UTCHi Civvie! When I initially pledged, my name was "NotMyFullNameLOL", that has since been updated to "Abby Wolves". Could I get that fixed for the credits? Thank you! 💖
Abby Wolves
2024-10-31 20:29:43 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween, Civvie. Honestly this has been on my bucket list for a long time as far as classics are concerned. I should finally do so now. Completely on-brand, but laden with lots of wit and charm here. Fantastic job with this one.
Twilight Researcher
2024-10-31 18:40:32 +0000 UTCGreat video Civvie. It was a nice treat for me as I'm home from the hospital today recovering (it's all good now). Must go to the Wikipedia game for this game. Also, I would like to put in my yearly request for Monster Bash. Maybe next year!
Tripp Andre
2024-10-31 02:04:24 +0000 UTCAs much as I love seeing you breakdown from some Slavjank, I really enjoy hearing you talk about a game you love; your knowledge of the game and frustration at the patts you don't like is very different but in a good way. Hope you keep reviewing games you like too.
Jerry Atrics
2024-10-30 02:07:33 +0000 UTCNo problem! It'll show up in the next video.
Civvie
2024-10-29 17:22:19 +0000 UTCNow that I think about it, I did start planning this months ago...
Civvie
2024-10-29 17:20:22 +0000 UTCLove all you videos, but this has got to be one of my absolute favourites. Jam packed and witty. Sorry you had to ruin one of your favourite games via critique just for our entertainment.
Banjo Track
2024-10-29 14:51:12 +0000 UTCAwesome! SotN was probably the very first metroidvania I played way back then in 2005 when I finally got a PSX with my salary. Oh, and also, could you update my name to just MESIAS in red? Thanks in advance.
Mesías da Rocket
2024-10-29 06:10:07 +0000 UTCThis is an episode so dense and well written that even when I knew I was paying attention, I'd still scan back a couple of minutes periodically to re-absorb it. Well damn done. Also, thanks for putting in that one optional boss fight. You didn't have to do that but we're glad that you did!
The Inquisitive Mug
2024-10-29 05:36:26 +0000 UTCMe waiting for Civie to put in the Luck code.
FingPat
2024-10-29 02:13:30 +0000 UTCThank you for doing this one Civvie and going into as much detail as you did. I actually met IGA at E3 back into 2010 very cool guy, even helped like so many others support him on Kick Start. We really did get some of the best games back in the 90s. Have an amazing Halloween!
Paulivider Gamer
2024-10-28 23:39:04 +0000 UTCGreat video, not gonna lie. On another note, Civvie, since you played S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and a few imsims, I'm suggesting Project Silverfish (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941710/Project_Silverfish/) which is inspired by games like that. Has a demo which could be decent roundup material. The dev also made another game called ADACA, which is a decent Half-Like you could also eventually cover.
William JCM
2024-10-28 17:39:42 +0000 UTCI’m glad you did this over Killing Time. Gives me more time to play it before your vid comes out.
DJ Jester
2024-10-28 15:11:50 +0000 UTCWhat is a man?
Zubaz
2024-10-28 07:26:25 +0000 UTCAND IF YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CAN BELIEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT! CIVVIE HAS DONE IT ONCE AGAIN
zer0passenger
2024-10-28 04:53:50 +0000 UTCGreat video as always. I think you convinced my wife to finally play it.
Jesse Johnson
2024-10-28 04:38:42 +0000 UTCSo happy that you covered this! I'm all for deviating from the boom shoots a bit if the games are good or interesting. (This one is both!)
KazooTablature
2024-10-28 04:00:10 +0000 UTCI don't think Civvie does Souls games does he?
Shawn Grant
2024-10-28 02:37:35 +0000 UTCA great Halloween treat
Erick Jaudon
2024-10-28 02:21:56 +0000 UTCI knew we were getting castlevania this year since we convinced you months ago that it was okay for you to have fun and do a castlevania video
Complicated Stares
2024-10-28 00:36:26 +0000 UTCwell since we got Castlevania this year, maybe next year you can do Bloodborne...
drrockso20
2024-10-27 23:02:17 +0000 UTCWow. I wanna play this now. Excellent video, Civvie! Can't wait for what's coming in November...
Sweet, Succulent Content Nectar
2024-10-27 21:00:11 +0000 UTCOMG, one of my old time favorites, and I get to enjoy it in my day off. Thanks, Civvie.
Raul Campos
2024-10-27 20:09:47 +0000 UTCListen, Civvie. I'm a bit drunk and not a native English speaker so my comment might be a bit incoherent. But you sound different in this video. You sound like a person sharing something they're extremely passionate about. That's been the case before, but here it just shines. I hope whatever you do, you enjoy doing it and find fulfillment. I have been falling asleep to your videos for the last 2 years and hearing you so excited about a videogame that you love is just heartwarming. Keep being awesome. Love from Czechia.
0xFUL
2024-10-27 19:59:13 +0000 UTCYour waters should see a doctor
Peter Travis
2024-10-27 19:52:01 +0000 UTCOMG, The Log Song from Ren & Stimpy!!!!!! That just made my day! Thanks Civvie, have a happy Halloween!
Shawn Grant
2024-10-27 19:25:27 +0000 UTCHell yeah, new civvie vid just dropped, my day is immediately better.
Kenneth D Laird
2024-10-27 19:03:49 +0000 UTCOne of the all time greats for the spooky season HYPE Happy Halloween Civvie <3
Renobzz
2024-10-27 18:34:11 +0000 UTCOh nice I never played a Castlevania game so I’m actually looking forward to sitting down and watching this. Thanks man.
John zelna
2024-10-27 18:23:38 +0000 UTCI'm interested in this... VERY MUCH SO! Great stuff Civvie as always
Denny Giesbrecht
2024-10-27 18:18:46 +0000 UTCI had a feeling in my waters that a video was coming up today. Perfect end to a Sunday
BDP Illustrations
2024-10-27 18:09:23 +0000 UTCEvery day we inch closer towards PRO LEISURE SUIT LARRY WHEN CIVVIE
LaserfaceJones
2024-10-27 17:12:42 +0000 UTCThis was great! Thank you, Civvie!
Eric Lane
2024-10-27 16:50:45 +0000 UTCI've waited for this one for a long time.
everynightfever
2024-10-27 16:49:35 +0000 UTCThank you sir, and good show as usual, love the Numbers Get Big bit and the extremely understated noise HAMM3R makes getting slapped out the cell.
Valora Inverse
2024-10-27 16:44:09 +0000 UTCHappy Halloween Civvie!!
SirLethbridgeStewart
2024-10-27 16:17:51 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite games being covered by one of my favorite youtubers ❤️ your the man civvie!
Shane Graves
2024-10-27 16:16:56 +0000 UTCEhhhhh sums it up
Tore Schweer
2024-10-27 16:04:30 +0000 UTCI haven't played enough of FMF2 yet to say anything about it. People tell me that it's "way better" but ehhhhhhh
Civvie
2024-10-27 16:01:19 +0000 UTCyou could have done a double feature on forgive me father, which are two boring games, i do not know why i am playing the second one, but in the sequels defence, it is better then the first one. still boring though, hope to see the video of killing time, that has a lot going for it commentary wise.
Tore Schweer
2024-10-27 15:59:44 +0000 UTCnow that you done a Castlevania video, Vomitoreum when.
skarjj1
2024-10-27 15:59:12 +0000 UTCIt's not impossible.
Civvie
2024-10-27 15:57:16 +0000 UTCSuch nostalgia for Castelvania SotN! Think you might do a vid on Bloodstained RotN someday?
Nathaniel Dolynchuk
2024-10-27 15:56:54 +0000 UTCQuite simply my favorite Metroidvania of all time. A true classic.
Reginald Bumwipe
2024-10-27 15:55:48 +0000 UTCI have been hoping — since you've started dabbling in the metroidvania genre — that you might one day visit the (to me) quintessential metroidvania. Thanks, Civvie, and Happy Halloween.
Peter Travis
2024-10-27 15:47:13 +0000 UTCFuck yes
JOE MOTHERFUCKING TREEFELNER
2024-10-27 15:44:47 +0000 UTCHonestly i wish you had kept the video uncut with everything you wanted in there. Wish those five minutes or however many you had planned, made it
Dénes Hliva
2024-10-27 15:43:40 +0000 UTCAh, good choice Civvie, good man.
Eisengratz
2024-10-27 15:34:31 +0000 UTCI was just watching your Amid Evil video while I was eating breakfast and said "fuck it! I'm just going to play that right now!" But now I'm going stop so I can watch this and then say "fuck it! I'm going to play CSOTN"
Suckerpunch5000
2024-10-27 15:28:32 +0000 UTCHappy birthday!
Civvie
2024-10-27 15:27:53 +0000 UTCHappy literal fucking birthday to me, hot damn.
Valora Inverse
2024-10-27 15:27:20 +0000 UTCFuckin' eh, looking forward to it
Scott LaPointe
2024-10-27 15:25:42 +0000 UTCOh cool, I was hoping you'd cover the series at some point after mentioning liking Metroidvanias in the Powerslave episode
Liquid Pigeon
2024-10-27 15:23:41 +0000 UTCTHIS IS GONNA BE GOOD. Also, the digressions you make about game studios are some of the best things in your videos, especially if they fit into some sketch. Cheers Civvie!
Mateusz Bartoszek
2024-10-27 15:22:13 +0000 UTCCivphony of a broken man
Rohan
2024-10-27 15:21:42 +0000 UTCoh my god civvie is playing the greatest game of all time
gill
2024-10-27 15:21:39 +0000 UTCCLASSIC
xWonderxBreadX
2024-10-27 15:21:35 +0000 UTC
