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Whenever Dracula rises from the dead, a Belmont is there, ready to invade the ever-changing castle and send Dracula back to the hell that spawned him. In this Castlevania adventure, the man who started it all once again returns to the stage. Simon Belmont will have to whip his way through the dark halls of the Lord Vampire's castle, taking down his minions and eventually doing battle with Dracula himself. Castlevania Chronicles is the first opportunity a majority of U.S. gamers have to play one of the few Castlevania games that was never released stateside.<br><br>Originally titled Dracula X68000, the game was released in Japan on the Sharp X68000 in 1993 and harkens back to the original days of the series on the Nintendo Entertainment System and MSX computer. Simon Belmont will travel through eight levels, and even though several of the levels have different paths, they all lead to one final boss. Simon's quest will take him through the entry hall, into the underground dungeons, and past various ledges, courtyards, and passages that will eventually lead him to Dracula's tower. Along the way he will find hearts to power special weapons that will be familiar to Castlevania players, such as the boomerang, axe, and dagger. <br><br>In addition to the Original mode, which is simply a straight port of the Sharp X68000 game, Castlevania Chronicles adds an Arrange mode. This version of the game offers some updated music and new graphics handled by Ayami Kojima, who was responsible for the visuals in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Also included is an interview with the game's producer, Koji Igarashi, and an art gallery of Kojima's work, which can be accessed after the game is completed.

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PublisherKonami

UPC0083717171249

eBay Product ID (ePID)7967

Product Key Features

RatingT-Teen

GenreAction & Adventure

Video Game SeriesCastlevania Franchise

PlatformSony PlayStation 1

Game NameCastlevania Chronicles

Additional Product Features

Release Year2001

Number of Players1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick

ESRB DescriptorBlood, Violence

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by scdeco-0
May 28, 2024
Very well packaged, much appreciated. Little bit of bubble wrap in the game case too, thank you!!!
Very well packaged, much appreciated. Little bit of bubble wrap in the game case too, thank you!!!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by tavio888
Feb 26, 2023
Underrated Gem
Love the Castlevania games, this one in particular is a odd one but still enjoyable.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by windycityears3
Feb 02, 2021
Great game
Game came in great condition, it looks and runs perfectly on a ps3 and I couldn't be happier to own a copy.
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by 1980strawberryshortcake
Jan 03, 2019
Retro game
Works great.
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by 15Rja7P5THC@Deleted
Jan 06, 2017
Castlevania chronicles
What can be said about a famous game like this that hasn't already been said all I can do is say yes to all of them it's a very difficult game a wonderful game you can't help but love it it's very challenging text me back to the Good Ol days I'm glad I got a copy
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by pWycAu3xSO6@Deleted
Feb 13, 2016
Great conditioning
Perfect condition, plays great. Came very quickly, was really shocked at the condition.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned