Author: John

Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

Meanwhile, back at the ranch: well that was exciting! Another save point, a giant merman boss (who was very tricky until he was introduced to my amazing crucifix + wind book combo) and then the third part of the map. It turns out I’d already explored most of the area revealed by part three, but

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

I scoured the top half of the map for new areas but, other than some smaller pickups and random bits of furniture, I pretty much hit a blank. Obviously there’s nothing more up there until I can either fly or knock holes in things. So, I teleported back down below and started scouring down there.

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

That was an eventful session. Much exploration was undertaken, and even a couple of bosses fell to my enthusiastic whippeding. First off was an annoying Skull Knight, which must have had the skull of a cat because everytime I thought I had him he popped back up again. He was keeping the thingy feather safe,

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

Had the briefest of goes at lunchtime – literally about five minutes – cos I’ve been a bit busy today. Anyhoo, in that five minutes I had a little foray east into uncharted territory and came across a Golem boss-ette, which I proceded to whipp-ed to death until his head exploded. Then he had a

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Legend of Zelda – Twilight Princess (Wii)

Well, the Forest Temple is complete for the second time. Unfortunately, my money pouch thingy was full when I went to collect the final chest, meaning I had to leave a chest unopened! Oh no! That’ll bother me for weeks! Anyhoo, the boss was as fun as Zelda bosses generally are and he was soon

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

Well, I headed east as planned and have coloured in the parts of the map revealed by part two of the map item. On the way, I’ve discovered a tower that goes up a very long way but only leads to a location I can’t get to without a double jump. Thankfully, someone has thoughtfully

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

Well, I found the shop but it wasn’t where I expected it to be. As well as a pile of potions, I also bought part two of the castle map so I have a fair few new places to visit. I also found the joy of the “Quick Save” feature which allows you to save

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Legend of Zelda – Twilight Princess (Wii)

Oh No! Tragedy has struck! While saving my lad’s game for him, I inadvertently saved over my own profile, setting me back to early in the forest temple. Gaaaah. And here was me being all obsessive about collecting absolutely everything as well. In time terms, I think I’ve been set back about 5 hours, but

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

So, as you do, I was continuing my quest to find somewhere I could slither under with my new-found lizards tail powered slithery moves. I visited all the likely looking terminating points of the maze and succeeded in picking up a few bits and bobs without actually opening any new areas. Then I got to

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Castlevania – Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

I whipp-ed a skulloton, again, you know. Anyhoo – had a good romp around the top right (I think) of the map – I have about 20% visited now – and managed to get a skanky old lizard’s tail which allows me to slide. As happens in Castlevania, I do remember seeing a place I

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