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Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles |
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By
Konami
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: $19.99
Our Price: $4.15
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- Retro side scrolling action through more than 10 gothic stages and additional hidden areas
- New song collection system adds additional depth to classic gameplay
- Return to previously completed levels to explore and uncover new secrets
- Includes the original classic Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for PSP system
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Product Description
The legendary action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling gameplay in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. Gamers take up the Vampire Killer whip as Richter Belmont as they seek to destroy the maniacal Dracula once and for all in this pivotal piece of the ongoing Castlevania saga. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles also includes the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, delivering incredible gameplay and value while updating two of the most beloved video games of all time for a new generation of gamers.
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 This game bites, 2009-10-22
Yes, that was a vampire pun. Moving on...
I bought this game for $[...] at a Gamestop sale awhile back and finally got around to playing it recently what makes it worse is that I brought this game with me on a trip as my only source of entertainment; GOOD GRIEF!
The difficulty wasn't what really bothered me but the game IS extremely hard. I like a good challenge in my games but when the challenge comes from broken mechanics and utter BS it doesn't translate to an enjoyable game.
I tend to prefer the Metroidvania type games more than these. Playing through stages in this type of game just doesn't tickle my fancy quite like the castle exploration aspect of SotN.
I'd say the only actual reason for owning this game is to play SotN. I know this wasn't a great review but it's hard to explain exactly why it's so bad. It's just clunky, boring and difficult. It's frustrating; not fun.
Almost perfect., 2009-09-14
If you are looking for a special, one of a kind platformer, this game is a compilation of what Castlevania fans have been waiting for, and without the hefty price tag to actually own all of the games included!
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Akumajo Dracula X: Chi No Rondo, and a spectacular remake of Chi No Rondo all make this game a worthwhile purchase. Most folks in the US have been waiting for Chi No Rondo since the mid-90's when it was released for the Turbo Duo. Importing this to the US was a costly and timely manner, usually cumulatively costing $400 for both the game and Turbo Duo console, and the "system card". For many, though, the gameplay, soundtrack, and replay value were worth it.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is arguably the best platformer ever released for the Sony Playstation, and has been hard to find at times. The music, graphics, challenge, and replay value all make it a must-own.
This compilation is truly one of the best values you will ever find for a video game. The only reason it does not get 5 stars from me is that it does not include the Japanese Sega Saturn version of "Castlevania: Nocturne in the Moonlight", which is essentially Symphony of the Night, but with 2 bonus levels, character helpers, and music.
Konami FAILED HARD on this one. =/, 2009-12-30
Really, this is a good Game, but the only real reason why I Bought it was for Castlevania Symphony of the Night, it was my most Favorite Game when I was Little and unfotunatly, I have Lost my Copy for the PS1. Now, I know from Reviews that they Changed the Voiceovers and such, but Seriously? They don't even Sound right, and they Changed all of the dioalogue! I'm honestly not going to buy another Castlevania Game unless it's the Original, because I Wasted $20 on a Game that I probably won't even Play now, thank god I Bought FFVII:Crysis Core when I bought this. =/
Pros: If you like Castlevania's that're Sidescrollers you're going to Like this game and it's Graphics are a bit Vamped. (No Pun intended.)
Cons: Castlevania Symphony of the Night was completely Changed, there's no reason for it, Konami can and should Shove it where the Sun doesn't Shine. =/
A worthy albeit hard addition to any PSP collection, 2009-09-07
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is a remake for PSP of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (originally released for PCE (thank you for mentioning this, M. Sanges)). It's not just a lame port, however, the game's been beautifully remastered. The graphics look just great, and apart from the overall difficulty of this title, it doesn't feel like you're playing an old (school) game with some polish over it.
This time around, another member of the Belmont clan, Richter, is out to put an end to the once again revived vampire overlord Count Dracula. One of Dracula's minions has abducted Richter's girlfriend, and so Richter got his whip Vampire Killer from the attic to get her back.
Like most Castlevania games, you play the game from a 2D platformer perspective, running sideways, climbing up ladders and jumping off or onto platforms. With your whip or a couple of secondary weapons like Holy Water, you take out all foes. There is a second playable character in the game, Maria, Richter's girlfriend's sister, but you have to free her from a more or less hidden dungeon first. She doesn't use the Belmont whip, instead she controls animals that fight for her.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is hard, which sometimes makes it frustrating to play. First of all you don't have to get hit that often to run out of health points. In addition there aren't a lot of options to replenish your health points. And those that are, are usually hidden behind for example walls that you have to break with your whip first. And finally, there aren't a lot of check points in the levels, so if you die you have to start the level all over again. This often leads to frustration. On the other hand, if you beat a level, you get a great feeling of achievement.
Also the game is rather short. If you're not interested in all the extras/unlockables, you'll breeze through the main quest/game quite fast. But you would be crazy not to seek out at least some of the unlockables. First of all there are 2 entire games unlockable: the original version of Rondo of Blood AND Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, a series classic, and fan favourite. You don't get these extra games for free however. Symphony of the Night is really well hidden in the main game, so you won't get is without some serious effort. Apart from the game there are also some soundtracks unlockable. You get them by finding soundtrack icons in the game. Like everything else unlockable, they are also hidden in the levels. And finally every beaten level is instantly replayable. All the levels are well worth replaying, because there are alternate routes (with alternate bosses!) you can take. Also taking the alternate routes leads you to alternate levels. So there is a lot to explore in this game if you put some effort into it.
The music in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is fine. It doesn't get old soon, and never annoys. It's not remarkably good either.
All in all, I think any PSP owner that isn't scared off by the fact that the game is quite hard, should give this game a go. Also with 2.5 games in the box, the package is impressive in my opinion.
A classic release, 2010-01-24
I'd heard a lot about The Dracula X Chronicles. I'm glad this was released so I had a chance to play it. It's on the difficult side and extremely short.
The real heart of this package is unlocking SOTN (The father of modern Castlevania).
Great price for getting both games!
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Amazon Minimum Age: 144
Binding: Video Game
Brand: Konami
EAN: 0083717260363
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Format: CD
Label: Konami
Manufacturer: Konami
Model: 083717260363
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Sony PSP
Publisher: Konami
Release Date: 2007-10-23
Studio: Konami |
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PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)
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