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Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

 

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  • User Score (87)
    8.7 8.7 from 87 reviewers
  • Expert Score (73)
    7.9 7.9 from 73 reviewers
  • Value for money (4)
    9.4 9.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Gameplay (25)
    8.3 8.3 from 25 reviewers
  • Graphics (26)
    8.0 8.0 from 26 reviewers
  • Sound (23)
    8.8 8.8 from 23 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    9.8 9.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    8.5 8.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (7)
    9.4 9.4 from 7 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    8.2 8.2 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Console Obsession

    7.0/10
    30 May 2010

    Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is like offering gallons of blood to Lord Dracula then taking it away from him just as he‘s about to have a sip, which is to say it teases you somewhat fiendishly, having you know that Read more

  2. xbox360.gamespy.com

    8.0/10
    23 October 2007

    Konami's latest retro release is a fantastic value for fans of those vampire-whippin' Belmonts. Read more

    • Rondo 's a great game, now in English; new best version of SotN ; fantastic music almost everywhere.
    • Remake is okay, but worse than the original; PSP screen annoyances in the sprite-based games.

  3. VideoGamer.com

    7.0/10
    8 April 2008

    Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles will be too difficult for the average gamer to get into - this one's for the fans. Read more

    • Tonnes of gameplay - two classic Castlevania games included, Remixed graphics are top
    • Gameplay can be infuriatingly frustrating, Too hard for most gamers

  4. GameLemon

    9.8/10
    1 March 2008

    A fine remake of a fine game packaged with both its fine precursor and its precursor's fine sequel. And that's just fine! Read more

    • Three fantastic games bundled together, phenomenal Castlevania music and graphics, will heal most injuries when applied topically.
    • 2.5D makes the screen look a little busy sometimes, makes you pine for a more encompassing Castlevania collection. C'mon Konami!

  5. Strategy Informer

    Strategy Informer
    8.0/10
    6 April 2008

    As a fervent believer of playing a game once through and never looking back, I found much enjoyment in playing through both games again. DXC because of how absolutely difficult it was and SOTN because of what was missed from... Read more

  6. WorthPlaying

    WorthPlaying
    9.1/10
    3 April 2008

    Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles exclusively for the PSP delivers the classic PC Engine game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood with updated 3D graphics and new gameplay elements, the game marks the first time this Read more

  7. The Gamers Temple

    The Gamers Temple
    9.1/10
    31 March 2008

    By Jason Nimer Castlevania has historically been one of the few gaming franchises that almost never disappoints the fans. While the 3D entries of recent years haven’t been all that great, the 2D “stick to the roots”... Read more

  8. Playstation Illustrated

    9.6/10
    23 March 2008

    It's possible to poke holes in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles , but it most definitely is the most compelling example of classic gaming on the PSP. Read more

  9. Game Boyz

    Game Boyz
    9.0/10
    13 March 2008

    Our good friends at Konami sent us a late Christmas present in the form of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the Sony PSP. Being an absolute Castlevania junkie I jumped at the chance to review this title. Read more

  10. Cheat Code Central

    Cheat Code Central
    8.4/10
    12 March 2008

    This is an experience that any PSP owner should have. Rondo of Blood is the precursor to Symphony of the Night and tells an interesting story that only a few fortunate souls outside Japan have witnessed. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. hard

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: breezy, Amazon
    6 January 2012

    this game is hard, i odred this thinking it was like the snes game and it was not in fact its really hard...and to make things worse is i already had it an didnt even know it since it had been that long since i played it..lol Read more

  2. Sotn is worth more than $20

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: enigma, Newegg
    6 November 2008

    If you are not a castlevania enthusiast you will likely not enjoy the remake and rondo that much since they lack quick responsive gameplay that most people are use to nowadays. Read more

    • Main game: decent graphics, great soundtrack, and nice cinematics.
    • Rondo and remake are HARD. Richter starts out and ends with the same power and health. The controls are unresponsive and you can't move any faster than a crawl. I thought when they said remake they meant remade battle syst...

  3. The Dracula X Chronicles: This Game Was Made By Satan.

    epinions.com
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: michael45, epinions.com
    31 March 2008

    Ya know, lately I've been noticing a frightening trend in some of Konami's video game releases in re Read more

    • It has Symphony of the Night on it.
    • They distilled the essence of tortured kittens into the rest of the game.

  4. Sazze

    Sazze
    10/10
    Reviewer: Christopher G., Sazze
    20 February 2009

    Fans of recent Castlevania's should be wary - as Rondo of Blood follows the traditional Castlevania style. This means a balls to the wall arcade/action platformer; filled with sometimes impossible seeming challenges and the... Read more

  5. For the Castlevania fans

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    16 February 2008

    I bought this game for my fiancee and he likes it. He says its a tad bit different ( he had the original ) but its still wicked for any fan of Castlevania. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

The most know and lovable game, Rondo of Blood (the "lost" chapter never seen before outside of Japan) is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling game play in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is considered about the legendary action game Castlevania which can be played by one player or more.

In this game, the players have to act as taking up the Vampire Killer whip as Richter Belmont as they seek to destroy the maniacal Dracula once and for all in this pivot…

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The most know and lovable game, Rondo of Blood (the "lost" chapter never seen before outside of Japan) is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling game play in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is considered about the legendary action game Castlevania which can be played by one player or more.

In this game, the players have to act as taking 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.

In fact, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles also includes unlocked versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games. The games are delivering incredible game play and value while updating two of the most beloved video games of all time for a new generation of gamers. It is full of act, violence and victor too.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Dracula X Chronicles brings the beloved action/adventure franchise to the PSP system for the first time, complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. Completing the Dracula X storyline, this game also includes an unlockable version of Symphony of the Night and players will also be able to unlock the original Rondo of Blood from the NEC PC Engine.

  • Publisher: Konami
  • Genre: Action
  • ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)
  • ESRB Descriptor: Violence Blood and Gore…

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