General information
- Developer: M2
- Publisher: Konami
- Genres: Action Platformer (Dracula X), "Metroidvania" (CotM, HoD, AoS)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (compatible with PS5), Xbox One (compatible with Series X|S), Windows (via Steam)
- Release date: September 23, 2021
- Price: $19.99 USD
- Digital-only release (per the official website)
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- Castlevania Community Thread
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- Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
In addition to the three legendary Castlevania games that were first released in the early 2000s, this collection also includes Castlevania: Dracula X and some never-before-seen sketches and artwork from the games!
All four games are enhanced with newly added modern features such as Rewind, Save/Load and Replay, making this the best way possible to experience these classics or discover them for the first time! This collection also boasts a handy Encyclopedia, a Music Player with all soundtracks and you can even change the ROM Region to play all games in different versions.
*The game is playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility.
New features
- Browse through scans of the original package designs and discover incredible artwork never shown to the public before.
- Listen to any of four complete soundtracks any time you want. You can even create your own playlists!
- New 'Quality of Life' Features: Rewind and Quick Save
- You can now rewind the state of the game for a few seconds for a second chance. It is almost like being resurrected…
- You can now quickly save and reload at any point in the game. Even right before that deadly attack from Dracula himself.
- ROM Region Selection: You can choose between the Japanese, American, and European versions for each game.
- Encyclopedia: Detailed information on enemies, the 'DSS' system, the 'Tactical Soul' system and the 'Spell Fusion' system will help you truly master each game's unique combat system!
Castlevania: Dracula X (1995, Super Nintendo)
Gear up as Richter Belmont, equipped with the legendary Vampire Killer, in his strife to save his beloved. Battling against the monsters that lurk in the shadows, strategically using magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons and discovering secret bonus levels. Unfold another chapter in the Belmont family's lineage, with over 7 stages of grim encounters and a myriad of possibilities depending on the choices that you make. Castlevania: Dracula X is a reimagining of 1993's Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, featuring redesigned levels and changed gameplay.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon (2001, Game Boy Advance)
Count Dracula has resurrected once more, and he seeks his vengeance on those who oppose him. As Nathan Graves, you must storm Dracula's castle to save your mentor, who will otherwise be used to restore Dracula to his full power. Battle the evil lord's minions with your trusty whip, and gain experience points as well as other useful items and weapons. Defeat bosses and gain special abilities that aid in exploring new areas of the castle. Use the Dual Set-Up System to combine action and attribute cards to create over 80 unique magic spells. Hours of monster-slaying action await you in five different game modes. Can you rid the world of Dracula's evil once and for all?
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (2002, Game Boy Advance)
Fifty years have passed since Simon Belmont rescued the land from the curse of Dracula. Now, Simon's descendant Juste Belmont must go to Dracula's castle to find his missing friend, Lydie Erlanger. Explore the old castle grounds as you fight off grisly monsters using the trusty Vampire Killer and an assortment of holy weaponry. Use Spell Fusion to combine sub-weapons and spells to create up to 30 new attacks. Acquire the relics of Dracula to stall his next rising, unravel the disappearance of Lydie and solve the sudden case of amnesia that has befallen on childhood friend Maxim Kischine. The castle's enchanting mysteries and danger await all those who dare enter.
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (2003, Game Boy Advance)
The year is 2035, and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out—only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn with physical attacks and magical spells. Using the Tactical Soul system, collect souls of enemies to learn their abilities and equip them to activate new powers. But beware—you must escape before evil consumes you! Once you've survived the horrors of the castle, there are four other modes waiting for you to try.
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