Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls/id1552347138 Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls KONAMI ■An All-New Castlevania Game! The gothic fantasy series available on multiple consoles is back! This time you’re looking… Buy Now Watch Media Details■An All-New Castlevania Game! The gothic fantasy series available on multiple consoles is back! This time you’re looking at an original game exclusive to AppleArcade: "Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls"! ■Classic Sound & Visuals Immerse yourself in the rich world of Castlevania with the work of renowned artists from its long-running history – featuring character designs from Ayami Kojima and music by Michiru Yamane. Experience a new original story spanning the Castlevania universe! ■A True Action Game "Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls" is a full-fledged side-scrolling action game. Experience a game with epic amounts of content including 60 levels, a wide variety of equipment, daily and weekly missions, and more! Set in a world after Dracula has been sealed away, the pages of a new story bringing together heroes of the past have begun to turn... ■Iconic Characters Play as Alucard and unlock other legendary characters such as Simon Belmont, Charlotte, Shanoa, Maria and more to come! Master each character’s unique combat style to annihilate fearsome enemies and bosses! Information Seller:KONAMI Genre:Action Release:Aug 13, 2021 Updated:Feb 06, 2024 Version:1.4.2 Size:1.9 GB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal JasonLL likes this. sharfaust Well-Known Member Jul 1, 2013 339 75 28 #2 sharfaust, Aug 13, 2021 Yep. That’s what I’m talking about! Can’t get here soon enough. JasonLL likes this. sugimulm Well-Known Member Aug 28, 2010 2,457 46 48 The last time zone for iOS game releases :( #3 sugimulm, Aug 14, 2021 Whoa!!!! Skall Well-Known Member Oct 25, 2009 500 60 28 #4 Skall, Aug 14, 2021 Hyped! Makara Nou likes this. TheRealist82 Well-Known Member Sep 19, 2016 140 28 28 #5 TheRealist82, Aug 16, 2021 This is why i hate Apple Arcade…… i see this game as an perfekt premium game, that i want to buy !!!! im no fan for rent a game. Games are collectibles for me and i want to „have“ great games. I think i would easy pay 20 dollars for the game…… Apple Arcade still silent kills the appstore. more and more and more p2w- games…rarely is there a true pearl. I really want to buy Grindstone and What the Golf too…….. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,966 718 113 England #6 psj3809, Aug 16, 2021 Yeah I’m gutted rhis isn’t premium. Don’t blame Apple for getting big names like this though. It’s tempting me to get Apple Arcade again squarezero Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Dec 10, 2008 13,715 1,240 113 Male Chief Strategy Officer Salem, Massachusetts, USA #7 squarezero, Aug 16, 2021 Your username must be ironic. I get the desire to collect games, but, for many developers and publishers, Apple Arcade is the only realistic way to release ad-free, IAP-free games on iOS. And for something like a new Castlevania, it would be totally unrealistic to expect Konami to release the game any other way (including as free to play). Ultimately, your beef is not with Apple, but with the bulk of consumers who have decided that premium prices are not reasonable for games on their phones. I guess you can blame Apple (and Google) for making it easy for publishers to incorporate IAPs into their games — except, of course, that free to play exists in every other platform. The difference is that on consoles and PC there is a culture of gamers who are glad to pay premium for their entertainment (and who view mobile gaming as beneath them, even when we’re talking about the same games available on console). Sure, premium games still get released on iOS (I should know — I own thousands of dollars worth of them), and some of them even make money. But it’s a huge gamble right now, especially for original titles that have not established a fan base on a “legitimate” platform. Now, I see potential for a super-premium tier of Apple Arcade games available for purchase — similar to what happens to an AA title when it makes it way to consoles or Steam (like Necrobarista for Switch, which sells for $21.99, or about 4 months of AA). Such a system would still make AA a great deal while giving folks like you (and me) a way to buy and keep the game we love. But, to be honest, I don’t think it’s realistic to expect something like that any time soon. In the meantime — yeah Castlevania! Barsal and JasonLL like this. anthony78 Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2015 3,127 703 113 #8 anthony78, Aug 16, 2021 This was originally planned to be F2P so you wouldn’t have gotten to premium to begin with. I’m glad Apple did get it so that I can play it without all the micro transaction BS. Barsal, DonnyDJ76 and squarezero like this. TheRealist82 Well-Known Member Sep 19, 2016 140 28 28 #9 TheRealist82, Aug 16, 2021 Why not offer all Apple Arcade games as flat-rate games or also for purchase as premium game??? This serves both sides and creates a classic win/win situation... but what do I know as a gamer who has pumped infinite money into all consoles and their games at the same time for 22 years... but no matter, my money goes somewhere else. Wish you lots of fun with the game anyway Greetings ✌ metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #10 metalcasket, Aug 16, 2021 Worth noting that yes, this is Castlevania, but don’t expect a sprawling Metroidvania. This is the same game that’s been in soft launch for a while now and if you’re expecting anything like SotN or Bloodstained, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Microtransactions? No. Apple Arcade’s current new motif to have the games offered as service to keep you subscribed? Yes. I will say though, @TheRealist82, prior to Apple offering + versions of games in Arcade, it made sense why they weren’t selling Arcade games. Now that these + versions exist, it should be a two way street. They still get a cut, two identical versions can exist like they do now, and if games are pulled, they’re pulled in both cases. It’s plausible and doable. Do it Apple. squarezero likes this. Boardumb Administrator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Apr 14, 2009 8,964 880 113 THE BOSS Sacramento, CA #11 Boardumb, Aug 16, 2021 This is where the problem lies. Skall Well-Known Member Oct 25, 2009 500 60 28 #12 Skall, Sep 16, 2021 Out GameplayClips Member Sep 3, 2021 21 0 1 Male #13 GameplayClips, Sep 17, 2021 Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Apple Arcade Re-release - The First 20 Minutes of Gameplay JasonLL Well-Known Member Feb 21, 2014 546 106 43 Male #14 JasonLL, Sep 17, 2021 Last edited: Sep 17, 2021 I’m in the same group that TheRealist82 is in. We don’t mind paying a decent price for quality entertainment but there’s not enough of us out there. A service like Apple Arcade is definitely one of the best things to come along for iOS. The price per month is reasonable and there’s some really good premiums on the service. I’ve lost count how many times a Premium game comes out on the AppStore and I read a reply on the TouchArcade forums that says “I’ll wait for a sale” when the game’s already a bargain or “They’re charging a ridiculous price! I can buy this on [insert other service here] for much less!!” “phone games” Happy to see Castlevania on Apple Arcade. Kind of wish Contra would’ve followed suit since that would have been an amazing release combo for Apple Arcade. Asp Well-Known Member Aug 3, 2017 769 196 43 #15 Asp, Sep 17, 2021 I’ve heard of Castlevania but never played it. The good thing about Apple Arcade is being able to download games I wouldn’t normally buy for a modest monthly outlay. Not much good at the jumping and slashing style so I’m pleased to see a semi-auto mode. I may be able to get into this. The dramatic intro is great, as is all the artwork so far. Asp Well-Known Member Aug 3, 2017 769 196 43 #16 Asp, Sep 17, 2021 Anyone else think C:GoS looks a lot like freemium minus the IAP? None the worse for that really. I just keep expecting to see the “special offer” discounts. squarezero Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Dec 10, 2008 13,715 1,240 113 Male Chief Strategy Officer Salem, Massachusetts, USA #17 squarezero, Sep 17, 2021 That exactly what it is. Konami did a soft launch last year and failed to gain traction because of the aggressive IAPs. It looks like they stripped the revenue system and did some rebalancing, but generally kept the gacha idea intact. Not that I’m complaining. Asp likes this. Gambler Well-Known Member Mar 10, 2014 546 110 43 Gazorpazorp #18 Gambler, Sep 17, 2021 Last edited: Sep 17, 2021 I know a few people already replied to this in different ways but like to add my 2 cents: With the App Store you never own a game. I’ve been an iOS gamer for quite over 10 years now and can’t count the titles I bought and "own" that haven‘t received any more updates and don‘t work on newer devices/operating systems anymore. Or disappeared from the App Store completely. (Most were lost with the new requirement from 32 to 64bit though). I‘d even wager that with Apple Arcade the chances are higher that their games will have to have a longer shelf life than if the developer/publisher released it by themselves. It‘s a pipe dream to think that you ever own a digital mobile game, no matter how much you paid for it. Just look at Titan Quest … Not to talk about digitally bought console games where the shop closes down … Good luck with that. Luckily the App Store ever disappearing is rather improbable. If AA is successful chances will be much higher that you can play all their titles for years to come, no matter how much a new iOS update would break the games otherwise … TLDR: You only ever really own a game if you‘ve got the physical copy. Something rather impossible with mobile games and the App Store. But at least Apple having the final say concerning AA titles chances are that they‘ll last longer as if they‘d been published solo. Roxton Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Jan 30, 2015 170 90 28 #19 Roxton, Sep 17, 2021 Anybody have tips for reaching the high chest on 1-5? I don’t think Alucard’s bat dash is going to cut it this time. tops2 Well-Known Member Jan 21, 2011 2,083 56 48 #20 tops2, Sep 18, 2021 Last edited: Sep 18, 2021 I agree about all the free 2 play elements in the game. The game feels like a lot of those free 2 play games that I've long stopped playing. If it wasn't for the Castlevania theme, I'd quit already. I'm up to level 3-2 and added most of the modified difficulty and its still too easy at the moment. Kinda wondering if I'll hit the "paywall" somewhere. For now, I'll keep going just to see where this story is going. To me, the levels plays more like the old school, linear levels, but bite sized and easier. I tried that for a bit and gave up in the end. Maybe there's a later character we can unlock that can reach it? Or need to find the right character with the right skill to use? Edit: And deleted. Beat the first boss, then second level's enemies taking much longer to beat for my build. I tried doing those "summons" or whatever..but now just makes it feel like any other free 2 play stuff. I'll cut my loss and kinda enjoyed what I tried. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
This is why i hate Apple Arcade…… i see this game as an perfekt premium game, that i want to buy !!!! im no fan for rent a game. Games are collectibles for me and i want to „have“ great games. I think i would easy pay 20 dollars for the game…… Apple Arcade still silent kills the appstore. more and more and more p2w- games…rarely is there a true pearl. I really want to buy Grindstone and What the Golf too……..
Yeah I’m gutted rhis isn’t premium. Don’t blame Apple for getting big names like this though. It’s tempting me to get Apple Arcade again
Your username must be ironic. I get the desire to collect games, but, for many developers and publishers, Apple Arcade is the only realistic way to release ad-free, IAP-free games on iOS. And for something like a new Castlevania, it would be totally unrealistic to expect Konami to release the game any other way (including as free to play). Ultimately, your beef is not with Apple, but with the bulk of consumers who have decided that premium prices are not reasonable for games on their phones. I guess you can blame Apple (and Google) for making it easy for publishers to incorporate IAPs into their games — except, of course, that free to play exists in every other platform. The difference is that on consoles and PC there is a culture of gamers who are glad to pay premium for their entertainment (and who view mobile gaming as beneath them, even when we’re talking about the same games available on console). Sure, premium games still get released on iOS (I should know — I own thousands of dollars worth of them), and some of them even make money. But it’s a huge gamble right now, especially for original titles that have not established a fan base on a “legitimate” platform. Now, I see potential for a super-premium tier of Apple Arcade games available for purchase — similar to what happens to an AA title when it makes it way to consoles or Steam (like Necrobarista for Switch, which sells for $21.99, or about 4 months of AA). Such a system would still make AA a great deal while giving folks like you (and me) a way to buy and keep the game we love. But, to be honest, I don’t think it’s realistic to expect something like that any time soon. In the meantime — yeah Castlevania!
This was originally planned to be F2P so you wouldn’t have gotten to premium to begin with. I’m glad Apple did get it so that I can play it without all the micro transaction BS.
Why not offer all Apple Arcade games as flat-rate games or also for purchase as premium game??? This serves both sides and creates a classic win/win situation... but what do I know as a gamer who has pumped infinite money into all consoles and their games at the same time for 22 years... but no matter, my money goes somewhere else. Wish you lots of fun with the game anyway Greetings ✌
Worth noting that yes, this is Castlevania, but don’t expect a sprawling Metroidvania. This is the same game that’s been in soft launch for a while now and if you’re expecting anything like SotN or Bloodstained, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Microtransactions? No. Apple Arcade’s current new motif to have the games offered as service to keep you subscribed? Yes. I will say though, @TheRealist82, prior to Apple offering + versions of games in Arcade, it made sense why they weren’t selling Arcade games. Now that these + versions exist, it should be a two way street. They still get a cut, two identical versions can exist like they do now, and if games are pulled, they’re pulled in both cases. It’s plausible and doable. Do it Apple.
I’m in the same group that TheRealist82 is in. We don’t mind paying a decent price for quality entertainment but there’s not enough of us out there. A service like Apple Arcade is definitely one of the best things to come along for iOS. The price per month is reasonable and there’s some really good premiums on the service. I’ve lost count how many times a Premium game comes out on the AppStore and I read a reply on the TouchArcade forums that says “I’ll wait for a sale” when the game’s already a bargain or “They’re charging a ridiculous price! I can buy this on [insert other service here] for much less!!” “phone games” Happy to see Castlevania on Apple Arcade. Kind of wish Contra would’ve followed suit since that would have been an amazing release combo for Apple Arcade.
I’ve heard of Castlevania but never played it. The good thing about Apple Arcade is being able to download games I wouldn’t normally buy for a modest monthly outlay. Not much good at the jumping and slashing style so I’m pleased to see a semi-auto mode. I may be able to get into this. The dramatic intro is great, as is all the artwork so far.
Anyone else think C:GoS looks a lot like freemium minus the IAP? None the worse for that really. I just keep expecting to see the “special offer” discounts.
That exactly what it is. Konami did a soft launch last year and failed to gain traction because of the aggressive IAPs. It looks like they stripped the revenue system and did some rebalancing, but generally kept the gacha idea intact. Not that I’m complaining.
I know a few people already replied to this in different ways but like to add my 2 cents: With the App Store you never own a game. I’ve been an iOS gamer for quite over 10 years now and can’t count the titles I bought and "own" that haven‘t received any more updates and don‘t work on newer devices/operating systems anymore. Or disappeared from the App Store completely. (Most were lost with the new requirement from 32 to 64bit though). I‘d even wager that with Apple Arcade the chances are higher that their games will have to have a longer shelf life than if the developer/publisher released it by themselves. It‘s a pipe dream to think that you ever own a digital mobile game, no matter how much you paid for it. Just look at Titan Quest … Not to talk about digitally bought console games where the shop closes down … Good luck with that. Luckily the App Store ever disappearing is rather improbable. If AA is successful chances will be much higher that you can play all their titles for years to come, no matter how much a new iOS update would break the games otherwise … TLDR: You only ever really own a game if you‘ve got the physical copy. Something rather impossible with mobile games and the App Store. But at least Apple having the final say concerning AA titles chances are that they‘ll last longer as if they‘d been published solo.
Anybody have tips for reaching the high chest on 1-5? I don’t think Alucard’s bat dash is going to cut it this time.
I agree about all the free 2 play elements in the game. The game feels like a lot of those free 2 play games that I've long stopped playing. If it wasn't for the Castlevania theme, I'd quit already. I'm up to level 3-2 and added most of the modified difficulty and its still too easy at the moment. Kinda wondering if I'll hit the "paywall" somewhere. For now, I'll keep going just to see where this story is going. To me, the levels plays more like the old school, linear levels, but bite sized and easier. I tried that for a bit and gave up in the end. Maybe there's a later character we can unlock that can reach it? Or need to find the right character with the right skill to use? Edit: And deleted. Beat the first boss, then second level's enemies taking much longer to beat for my build. I tried doing those "summons" or whatever..but now just makes it feel like any other free 2 play stuff. I'll cut my loss and kinda enjoyed what I tried.
