Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
29 Oct 1993
All releases
15 Mar 2010 - Wii
19 Mar 2010 - Wii
22 Apr 2008 - Wii
29 Oct 1993 - Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD
19 Mar 2010 - Wii
23 Oct 2007 - PlayStation Portable
08 Nov 2007 - PlayStation Portable
18 Feb 2008 - PlayStation Portable
09 Apr 2008 - PlayStation Portable
Tags
Time to beat
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
In Castlevania X: Rondo of Blood, the player takes control of Richter, the ultimate Vampire Killer, guiding him through a total of nine stages filled with treacherous traps and hidden secrets. Using your legendary whip – passed on from generations of Belmonts – and a powerful selection of Item Crash attacks, it's up to you to destroy Dracula and his evil horde. What's more, rescuing Maria at some juncture in the game allows you to use her as a playable character for even more vampire-slaying fun.
In the days of old, the people thrived on peace and prosperity. Indeed, fears of unrest were not among their thoughts… But, ever-present, beneath the veneer of tranquility, evil lurks. Evil, which spurns prosperity and disdains peace. Gather they did, those who wished to summon the powers of darkness and cleanse the decadence of the world. And, with smiling countenance, they anxiously awaited the coming of their era. A hundred years had passed, and he was resurrected. Able to become bat, wolf, or mist at will, he lived in the night. He drank the blood of young maidens and lived an eternal life. The lord of Castlevania, the god of evil, Count Dracula was reborn.
| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Record: 6 236 164 points
Level: Hard
Platform: Sony PlayStation Portable
You have two playable characters with Richter and Maria. The former plays more in line with the previous belmonts while the latter serves similar to an easy mode for the game ( has double jump and can slide, does more damage but can't take as many hits as Richter). It's fun to try the stages with two different playstyles.
The story is also fun to follow with cutscenes and voice acting in the style of a 90s anime.The game still looks great visually and has a great soundtrack (particularly the main theme). There are a few frustrating sections in the game like the collapsing bridge where you're swarmed by giant bats on both sides(especially if you're playing as Richter).
The levels aren't on a timer allowing for exploration since the game also has alternate paths leading to different stages with their own bosses.
Aside from few annoying sections this is a great castlevania game and recommended for any fan of the series.