Why are the Castlevania games considered good?

[Azuren]

Xen said:

Azuren said:

The whole point of many items and their diversity in early games was due to the whip's limited range of attack. Allowing the player to attack in any direction rendered items practically useless.

 

And people say SotN is the best because it is.

Well, I am glad to have that cleared up!

Not really much to clear up.