
I'm the opposite. I love a good 2D challenge, but in 3D I'm always wondering how the fuck I got hit and from where.
Castlevania IV definitely drags in places and Stage 5 doesn't really need to exist. When it's good it's REALLY good, and I think it's more replayable than other Castlevanias due to the relatively lower diffiiculty, but I more or less agree with what you're saying.
I'd love 2D indie recommendations. Still need to finish Rondo of Blood though. Not a huge fan of the bats on the clocktower level always fucking me up before I even get in the clocktower.
Will do.