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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:33PM Jawmuncher said

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So how is Harmony of Despair I know it's MP focused and that's about it.

Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:41PM whylekat said

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@Jawmuncher

It's also a serious grind. Impossible to beat on first few attempts. My biggest problem with it is you're on a time limit and all 4 players start at different sections of the massive map. So it's a rush to get together and attempt bosses.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:42PM EX Rock said

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Not that impressive. It's poised as an old school Castlevania game, but falls flat fairlly quickly. It's like they tried so hard at making it look like Castlevania of old that they didn't bother making it fun.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:44PM Pete207 said

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I'm wondering the same thing. I loved SoTN, but I don't quite get the concept of HoD.
I would preferably be playing it alone.
Thanks to anyone who can help :)
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:47PM grossgreg said

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@EX Rock You hit the nail right on the head.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:50PM NinjaJesus said

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@Jawmuncher

It's a grind fest...still fun though.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:51PM Faceless Troll said

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@whylekat The time limit was the single biggest mistake they made with that game. Where's the fun if I can't take my time to explore?
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 2:09PM Jawmuncher said

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Thanls for the info guys.
From the sound of thing's game probably wouldn't be my cup of tea.
Guess i'll stick with Symphony of the Night
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 2:38PM Kadamon said

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@Jawmuncher

Most of the people that are complaining about the time limit are either extremely lazy or haven't actually played the game. The majority of the levels aren't so large as to take up 20 minutes, leaving you with a ten minute boss fight.

That said. I enjoyed the game in a solo play, but I find all the DLC for characters a huge pain in the ass. There's something like 5 characters and two extra stages available for all around a buck or two a pop.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 4:07PM plebeianprint said

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@Jawmuncher Don't let these guys deter you from an interesting and enjoyable take on Castlevania. If you're a Castlevania fan it's almost a must buy thanks in part to the return of basically every all-star character from the series, and the new concepts: six person mulitplayer, the level functioning as a map, and a 30 minute time constraint.

The grind is only a bother if you're going for the greatest weapons in the game, and players can do quite well, even on hard mode, without them. Likewise, the 30 minute time limit is only troublesome the first time or two you play a level (follow other multiplayer characters to remedy).

There are several major character-based gameplay designs, tag-team attacks, more secrets than you can shake a whip at, and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Give it a shot.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 9:18PM Perrsun said

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@Jawmuncher Personally, I didn't find HoD to be that great, until I played it with my friends. With all of us going our own way on the map, it made for quite a few "Oh crap this guy isn't going down, I need help here!" moments... so I think your enjoyment will depend heavily on the number of and attitude of friends playing alongside you.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:47PM Cabamacadaf said

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I want Harmony of Despair, but I don't have anyone to play with. And I don't have any money.

Posted: May 3rd 2011 1:53PM psnNukdollars said

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Wasn't this supposed to come out of PS3?

Posted: May 3rd 2011 2:00PM DarkNightRJ said

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If anyone doesn't have SOTN, get it. Now. haha

Posted: May 3rd 2011 2:40PM MLS said

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I've never played it, but love the DS games; so I'll be downloading this after work.
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 4:58PM eat it said

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no kidding when that game was on playstation I got up to level 87, I could kill dracula with one hit from the crissagrim.

now I look back and realize how much of my time I wasted haha. never again with that game, never again
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Posted: May 3rd 2011 2:43PM Boomaga said

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I've pretty much been waiting for Harmony of Despair to drop in price since launch. I'm a huge Castlevania fan and loved all the DS games, which this seems to be heavily based from.

My hesitation was that I'd be spending 1200 MS points on this multiplayer focused game and have no one to play with since none of my friends really showed much interest in it. At least at 600 points, it won't be such a rough hit if I'm forced to play alone or I don't like it. Also, at the lower price point, it's easier to talk my disinterested friends into getting it anyway so we have another game to play online co-op together. This discount is a win-win for me! Now do I want to play as Jonathan or Shanoa?

Posted: May 3rd 2011 3:57PM kalmis said

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Glad about it this. Second week in a row when there is nothing that interest me. Wallet thanks as well

Posted: May 3rd 2011 4:20PM Red Runner said

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Harmony was the biggest waste of 1200 points ever. Even something like the HD update of the R-Type games is worth 1200 points, but this wasn't. I can't even recommend it at half price, though; instead, go play Lords of Shadow if you haven't already. But not this travesty.

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