Times where critics REALLY missed the mark… A Thread

[Alex_The_Hedgehog]

SanAndreasX said:

Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness and (to a lesser extent) 64.

Not perfect games, and the camera could be a nightmare. But they were an ambitious attempt to bring Castlevania into 3-D, and had great atmosphere and music. Unfortunately, they also came out in the shadow of Ocarina of Time. I guess I could also say the same for Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, though that didn't get reviewed too badly. It was probably my favorite third party N64 game (even counting Rare). It did 3-D Zelda before Ocarina of Time did.

I think the problem with the Castlevanias from N64 is that they are good games, but overshadowed by Symphony of the Night from PS1/Saturn, which is often remembered by fans as the best Castlevania ever made.