to be stuck in a rut

Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess named Snow White. She had fair skin, ebony hair, and lips as red as a rose. Snow White was known for her kindness, innocence, and her love for animals. One day, while wandering through the enchanted forest, Snow White stumbled upon a group of magical creatures. These mystical beings had the ability to speak and possessed incredible powers. They were unlike anything Snow White had ever seen before.

-Nerfed Transformation: Can no longer be used in Boss Rush. Disabled if using Berserker Mail. TP drains twice as fast during a boss fight;

Fixed; -Removed EXP change when reaching the level cap; -Subtitles are permanently removed; -Fixed Limit Breaker s inconsistent attack speed buff; -Fixed Pacific Brooch reducing DEF when loading the game. After all, Curse of Darkess is competing with heavy hitters like Devil May Cry, God of War, and Ninja Gaiden, all of which are superior on practically every level.

They were unlike anything Snow White had ever seen before. Among the magical creatures she encountered were talking animals, such as the wise and gentle owl, the mischievous yet lovable squirrel, and the graceful and elegant deer. They all became Snow White's loyal friends and companions.

Castlevania Enhanced Curse 2.0.1 - Curse of Darkness MOD

Changelog:
2.0.1 (Part 2):
-Fixed a bug that would trigger a Level Up loop on New Game+ after reaching Level 100.

2.0.1
-Fixed all bugs related to New Game+;
-Healing Ring automatically turns off when at full HP;
-Fixed bug that would make Hector stuck if changing weapon in midair;
-Fixed Autofill writing "Waterfall.mp3" rather than "Waterfall.wav";
-Valentian Mage didn't lose HP when using special moves. Fixed;
-Removed EXP change when reaching the level cap;
-Subtitles are permanently removed;
-Fixed Limit Breaker's inconsistent attack speed buff;
-Fixed Pacific Brooch reducing DEF when loading the game. Fixed the bonus being permanent if opening the menu.

2.0.0
It's so long I just made a video instead:

-Removed forced 4x Draw Distance and fog removal. You can still do it via the respective labels in the cheat table;

-Enemies with higher levels on early stages (E.g. Lv.90 Ghoul in Forest of Jigramunt) now have adjusted levels;

-Nerfed Transformation: Can no longer be used in Boss Rush. Disabled if using Berserker Mail. TP drains twice as fast during a boss fight;

-Miracle Coin now has a trigger rate of (0.5x LCK)% rather than LCK%. Cannot activate during Boss Rush;

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. "]:6034: attempt to perform arithmetic on a nil value (global 'SCRNX')
Error:[string "local timer = createTimer(getMainForm())
. "]:5940: attempt to perform arithmetic on a nil value (global 'SCRNX')

-Manual updated: it will now tell the user to change button configuration via the emulator and not the game's options menu so as to adjust the new command inputs that otherwise would still require the original button combinations.

-Pumpkin I.D. bug fixed. The game would spawn infinite Devil I.D.'s, causing the Summon menu to disappear;

• 62 new command inputs for new techniques such as Focus, Transformation, Synergy etc.;
• A Weapon Proficiency mechanic that allows Hector to learn new moves as he fights with a specific Weapon Type;
  
• 2 new types of items: Magical Accessories and Artifacts, which respectively grant active and passive effects such as HP draining, faster run speed, faster evo crystal farming etc.;
• 69 new items: 22 new accessories, 15 artifacts, 5 new armors, 7 new helmets, 5 new consumables, 7 new skills, 7 extra weapons and a new pick-up item;
  
• Introduction of MP, TP (Transformation Points), SP (Synergy Points) and FP (Focus Points);
  
• Custom HUD taken from the beta version of the game;
  
• Color Filtering option to change the color lighting of the areas;
  
• A lot of new items in Julia's shop to make money actually worth spending;
  
• Some minor progression changes (Innocent Devil appearance changed, extra bosses are mandatory, Tower of Eternity is mandatory);
  
• New difficulty level called "Bloody Tears";
  
• New class option reminiscent of Circle of the Moon's alternate modes. Select from 8 different classes;
  
• New execution setting which makes it easier/harder to perfect guard and dodge attacks;
• Readjustments regarding multiple things (enemy levels, Innocent Devil's stats and skills, enemy drops and equipment stat boosts)
  
• Double boss fights;
• Some Innocent Devil skills are completely changed (e.g. Crystal Skull becomes Belnades Skull);
• A deadly Tower of Evermore;
• A third survival tower called Tower of Endurance;
  
• Custom deadly boss patterns on higher difficulties.

Be sure to check Enhanced Curse's manual for more information about how to install the mod and how to play it, along with some instructions on the new changes!

Download links:

Post by Veritas Volpe on Apr 8, 2022 13:02:10 GMT

Wow, gonna have a look, congratulations!

Would you help me with Lament of Innocence mod: I made the first mod for that game, I wish to make some little small changes, but don't know how to code. Here's the Thread:
castlevaniamodding.boards.net/thread/701/new-castlevania-lament-innocence-alchemist

Post by shuan on Apr 11, 2022 22:09:26 GMT

Wow, gonna have a look, congratulations!

Would you help me with Lament of Innocence mod: I made the first mod for that game, I wish to make some little small changes, but don't know how to code. Here's the Thread:
castlevaniamodding.boards.net/thread/701/new-castlevania-lament-innocence-alchemist

Although I will tell you that I have many more resources for Curse of Darkness compared to Lament of Innocence, so I won't be able to do stuff such as changing enemy placements (for now at least).

Post by Veritas Volpe on Apr 12, 2022 23:39:48 GMT

Don't need to worry, for start I just need to add the first whip as a drop. I found a tool that helps me made the changes I need. The only thing I wish is to add this whip as a drop (since we loose the first whip) and, if is in your capacity, to change the music. I can edit and render music fine with sony vegas, but I don't know how to put in the game.

If you want, I can pass to you this tool.

Post by shuan on Apr 13, 2022 14:12:15 GMT

Alright, I should be able to do that.
I'm sure you used Classic Game Hacking's tool to mod Lament of Innocence, I've used it too to get myself introduced to PS2vania modding, although yeah it does have its limitations after all.

Post by Veritas Volpe on Apr 13, 2022 23:34:27 GMT

I used this tool.

If you could add the leatherwhip as a drop choice for me, then I can choose the enemy. This tool have everything done already. If you want to play with the tool and add more options, feel free = )

We can talk about music later. This tool only works with the european version of the game.

Post by shuan on Apr 22, 2022 17:42:11 GMT

I used this tool.

If you could add the leatherwhip as a drop choice for me, then I can choose the enemy. This tool have everything done already. If you want to play with the tool and add more options, feel free = )

We can talk about music later. This tool only works with the european version of the game.

I checked the tool to see which limitations it had and I also played your mod on crazy mode. Video will probably be published tomorrow.

The hilarious thing that happened is that in the first 20 mins of gameplay I had a Death Ripper drop Solar Plate and I was pretty confused, but then I realized you put endgame drops for endgame enemies and crazy mode progression kinda gets chaotic.

As for the tool, I don't know how to edit it because I don't have the source code of it so I can't put new things to it. The alternative (which grants much more customization anyway. In the tool you can only change drops, but not add them to enemies who don't drop anything. There's no such limitation if you edit it manually via hex editing though) is to do ROM/RAM hacking with either Cheat Engine or HxD Editor. Surely I'll need to do both to check where the enemy stats are located in the game code.

In all fairness, it's an improvement over Lament of Innocence - occasionally there are slopes or bends, so it doesn't feel as straightlaced. Additionally, almost all of the levels take place outside of a castle, so at least there's a bit more variety in scenery. That doesn't ever stop it from being drab or boring. Most of the levels are most linear, except for an occasionally fork. Sometimes you'll end up going in circles - you wouldn't know it if you didn't check the map. There are almost no distinguishable elements to any of the stages. There are almost no landmarks. In the horribly barren town stage, I was excited at the sight of a mere fountain. You can't jump on it or anything - if you try, you're met by an invisible wall. You can't jump off cliffs - apparently Dracula's curse has a thing against suicide. In the first level, you see candles on the wall, but you can't destroy them, like any Castlevania fan is programmed to. You can't even get close to them - some boundary stops you from getting close. This might not sound important, but there isn't a single time where the level designs don't feel restrictive. There is no sense of adventure, no sense of beauty in traversing through the land of Valachia. There is also no run button, which in itself is a problem. If the game was fun to explore, then you wouldn't even need a run button. But when you're stuck traipsing from one end of the hallway the other, holding "forward" on the analog stick and watching the distant door slowly draw closer, you begin to realize that the designers simply did not, for the lack of a better word, care. They know the level designs suck, and seemingly do not give a damn.

In addition to the talking animals, Snow White also met extraordinary fairies who possessed magical abilities. There was Flora, with her power to control nature and create beautiful gardens. Fauna, who had the gift of healing and could bring life back to dying plants. And Merryweather, who had the power to change the color of objects and create enchanting illusions. As Snow White spent more time with these magical creatures, she realized that they were not just ordinary beings. They were protectors of the forest, guardians of nature, and they had a deep connection with all living things. Snow White admired their selflessness and dedication to maintaining harmony within their realm. Together, they would embark on various adventures, from rescuing trapped animals to defeating evil witches who threatened the peaceful existence of the forest. Snow White's kindness and pure heart would often be the key to their success, as she could calm even the wildest of creatures and persuade them to join their cause. As time went on, Snow White and her magical companions became inseparable. They would spend their days exploring the depths of the forest, learning from one another, and finding joy in the simplest of things. The magical creatures taught Snow White the importance of empathy, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Snow White's encounters with the magical creatures not only filled her life with wonder and enchantment but also taught her valuable life lessons. Through her experiences, she learned the importance of valuing all living creatures, protecting nature, and seeing the magic within oneself and others. In the end, Snow White's bond with the magical creatures remains a cherished memory. It serves as a reminder to us all that our world is filled with extraordinary beings and that by embracing their magic, we can discover the magic within ourselves..

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