One Stage at a Time

Alucard returns to the Long Library once again, this time with a new ability: double jump! Using the Leap Stone, Alucard can now reach places he couldn't before in the library, which allows him to get the extremely useful Bat Form! The bat form really opens up the castle for Alucard, allowing him to explore like never before! He also gets his first familiar, the Fairy! We talk a little about the familiars and what they bring to the table. And we talk about the Lesser Demon, the boss of the Long Library. This poor pervert is probably the easiest boss so far, and we wonder how he wound up where he did in the game. And Sam takes us down a wild road as he tells us all about Chainsaw Man, his current obsession. All this and more in a Fan-bat-stic episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

Alucard makes his way through the Colosseum in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! We fight all sorts of challenging enemies and encounter some notorious rooms of peril. We also meet up with someone who could be the big bad of the game - Richter Belmont! Why is Richter calling himself the master of Dracula’s castle and trying to kill Alucard? We also discuss anime such as Macross and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans! And we dive into the incredible number of items, specifically shields, and how you can use the Shield Rod with them to break the game! All this and more in this episode of One Stage at a Time! Are you not entertained?!?! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

Say your prayers, Dracula. Yes, we’re playing through The Royal Chapel in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! We take on flaming skulls, puppet swords, hippogriffs, and the dreaded…bird. We also confess and take confessions, as well as encounter Maria and her stiff, Barbie-like legs! And we wrap things up by getting a much-coveted double-jump! All this and more in a penitent episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We reach the Long Library and meet the reclusive Librarian! Though reluctant at first, he almost immediately turns on his master, Dracula, to aide us in our quest! Who is this mysterious man lurking among the tomes and what exciting things does he have to offer? We also talk about magic spells! What complicated button combos allow us to straight up break the game? Alucard is a heckin’ wizard, baby! And we talk once more about Nintendo and their lack of a virtual console! Then for like two seconds we talk about the new Mortal Kombat movie! All this and a whole lot of gross jokes about the Master Librarian in this episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

Yup, we're in the walls. We explore the Outer Wall area of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! We take on new enemies like the Armor Lord and Medusa Head, as well as the fearsome doppelgänger! We also find new weapons like the Jewel Knuckles, and discover how to fast travel (sort of)! Then we discuss movies, including The Patriot and the Talented Mr. Ripley! And do not go to the clock tower. We repeat: DO NOT go to the clock tower. All this AND MORE in an elevating episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

Alucard ventures into the Marble Gallery, where he meets a whole new set of enemies, including Audrey II and Sexy Lady Tails! Alucard also meets Maria for the first time in the giant clock room! There is a whole lot to discuss in this area, laying a lot of the groundwork for the rest of the game, so don't waste any time and get into it! We also explore the history of the man himself, Vlad the Impaler! We expand on his struggles and background, and find out why, exactly, he was such a stabby boy! So get ready for some real dark chuckles as we talk about his atrocities and how he got away with some madness! And keep a sharp ear out for a special guest, who was just way too intrigued by the mention of Matthias Corvinus! All this and more in a stab-tacular episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and Subscribe, Slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We venture into the first area after losing all our gear, the alchemy laboratory! We discover secrets, new items like the leather shield, sunglasses, and more! Then we take on the first bosses of the game, Gaibon & Slogra! We discuss their tactics and how to beat them! We also discuss the Invincible TV show! How does it stack up to the comic? Does it matter? Is it any good? We get into it! And Aaron gives you wonderful listeners a fun new nickname! (Don't worry, it's projection.) All this AND MORE in a transformative episode of One Stage at a Time! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We finally meet our protagonist, Alucard, as we play through the first section of the main game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! Alucard tears his way through some minions and confronts Death itself as he ventures forth into Dracula's Castle! His items are stripped from him and he must begin with nothing, Death taunting him as he goes. We discuss this first section, as well as speculate as to the nature of Dracula's Castle. We also dig into Alucard, the man-vampire himself, in the lore corner! Is he a true hero, or does he have some skeletons in his closet? Then Sam gives us his thoughts on the new Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter: Rise for the Nintendo Switch! And lastly, we chuckle about the glowing, suspicious reviews that Balan Wonderworld is receiving! All this AND MORE in "Dracula Lives in Hogwarts!" www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We begin Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! It's a brand new game and we are excited to begin a new journey! It's our first Metroidvania-style game, and we answer the question "what is a Metroidvania?" In this episode we discuss the prologue, which is actually the final level from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood! To start off Symphony of the Night, you battle against Dracula straight away! We dig into Rondo of Blood and how it sets up Symphony of the Night! We also expand upon other Castlevanias that came before Symphony of the Night. We talk about Symphony of the Night's interesting voice acting, memorable sound effects, and excellent score! And unlike DOOM, Symphony of the Night has many many enemies that we can look forward to! Join us as we embark on a new game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We review the movie DOOM: Annihilation! Yes, we suffered through it so you don't have to! We're not sure how this movie came to be or why they thought it was a good idea, but DOOM: Annihilation exists and we're going to discuss it! Come laugh and marvel at the complete failure that is DOOM: Annihilation! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We look back on our time with DOOM, all 10 months of it! We played the hell out of this game and we go through our favorites. We lament our least favorites. We offer salutes to developers! Then we check out some old reviews of DOOM, and more! Plus, we show our age as we reminisce about old internet viral videos and some of our favorite print magazines from our youth! All this and then some in the final episode about the DOOM video game from 1993! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We talk “Unto the Cruel,” the very last level in DOOM! We also discuss the end of Anthem and how it will get no more support or development. Then we dive into Pokemon and the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Arceus & Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Pokémon Shining Pearl. Also: Pokémon Snap chat! Then did you know that the Gamestop stock drama is not done yet? Cuz it ain't! And we announce the next game that we will be playing after the completion of DOOM! Come and check it out in a Brilliant & Shining episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We talk “And Hell Followed,” the penultimate level of DOOM, episode 4! We discuss the level’s late designer, John Anderson, AKA Doctor Sleep. Then, naturally, we discuss Doctor Sleep and Stephen King movies! We also talk about the Nintendo Direct that recently came out and how we feel about the announced games and surprises! And finally we discuss the trailer for Invincible, the new animated show coming to Amazon Prime, based off the hit comic book! All this and more in an untouchable episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We take on another John Romero challenge in the level "Against Thee Wickedly!" We talk secrets, challenges, frustrations, and all aspects of this surprising level! Surprising...but predictable? And we all agree that this level has some strong Legend of Zelda vibes to it. Then we also talk the firing of Gina Carano and where she is headed to next! Plus, President Biden is a gamer! And finally, Aaron played the Balin Wonderworld demo and finished DOOM Eternal, then shares his thoughts! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message

We discuss “They Will Repent,” the fifth level in episode 4 of DOOM (1993)! While it’s underwhelming in regards to challenge, we all agree that this level is designed fantastically! From the river of blood to the ACTUAL BUILDING feel, we can’t get enough. But does that turn things around for the final episode, or are we still over DOOM? And we discuss the Sonic the Hedgehog shake-ups! New voice actors! New show! But Robotnik abides. Speaking of Sonic, Yuji Naka & Naoto Ohshima’s new game, Balan Wonderworld, has released a demo and Andy gives his thoughts on the gameplay. Then, we discuss the WB Nemesis System Patent! Alanah Pearce recently discussed on her show the potential pitfalls of the system being patented and we give our takes on the issue. And finally, we quickly talk about Godzilla Vs. Kong and what we expect from the behemoth brawl! All this AND MORE in a colossal episode of One Stage at a Time! Like and subscribe, slayers! www.onestageatatime.com intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org) Twitter: @onestageatatime Andy Twitter: @primmtropolis Aaron Twitter: @aaronindatwits email: onestagepod@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/onestagepod insta: @onestageatatime Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/one-stage-at-a-time/message