With its laugh-inducing content and world full of gags, this spinoff is unlike anything else in the series.
Huge bosses with dynamic, multi-jointed limbs that move erratically are just one of the many examples of the cutting-edge effects the game had for the time. It introduces new elements to the series, such as the ability to choose one of two characters when starting the game. Unlike the medieval setting of the other titles, this installment takes place during World War I. To rescue him from the Count's clutches, you must first track him down through four creep packed castles. And he's turned your son, Soleil Belmont, into a deadly demon to do his dirty deeds. The variety of power-ups available for the whip added depth to the strategy of the gameplay.Ĭastlevania Belmont's Revenge (1991/US, 1992/EU) GBįifteen years after vanquishing the evil Count Dracula, Christopher Belmont now faces a vampire swearing vengeance.
This is the first title in the series to be released on the Game Boy handheld game console. And this time he has a tombstone with your name on it, Simon Belmont.Ĭastlevania The Adventure (1989/US, 1991/EU) GB Once again the mortifying screams of helpless villagers shake the ground as they shrink from new horrors unleashed by the Duke of Darkness, Count Dracula. Super Castlevania (1991/US, 1992/EU) SNESĪ century of Transylvanian tranquility is about to come to a shocking end. Luckily, you command the role of Trevor - Simon's forefather and the original vampire slayer. Destroying His legions will be the supreme challenge for the mightiest warrior.ġ00 years before Simon Belmont's birth, Dracula is young at heart and it will take more than a stake to penetrate his evil. Led by the immortal Count Dracula, the greatest army of evil ever assembled is poised to bury mankind in a tomb of terror. It maintains the action elements of its predecessor but mainly focuses on exploration and puzzle solving within a far more expansive game world.Ĭastlevania Dracula's Curse (1990/US, 1992/EU) NES Unlike the previous installment, this one was developed as an action RPG. This title tells the tale of Simon's subsequent adventures following the events in Castlevania. Better pick up a weapon or two, because when you finally meet the Count, you know he'll be going for the jugular.Ĭastlevania Simon's Quest1988/US, 1990/EU) NES Ghosts, goblins, demons, wolves, bats creatures lurking around every corner. You're in for the longest night of your life. Released as part of the KONAMI 50th Anniversary celebration, now the best time to relive these timeless classics that helped define the platformer genre.Įnter At Your Own Risk! If you think it's scary on the outside, wait till you see the basement. Included is a unique eBook that has details provided by developers, artists and other inspired by the Castlevania legacy. This KONAMI Castlevania Collection is designed to be a collection around the origins of the historic franchise.
* You can switch the control scheme during gameplay in real time.Ĭlassics that defined the Castlevania series. * You can play using the original control scheme or an alternate control scheme that lets you just push the analog stick to move in the direction you want to go. * High-Quality Sound - The audio has been remastered to increase the sampling rate, and of course 5.1ch output is also now supported. * You can switch the display mode during gameplay in real time. The parts of the screen that get cut off on the top and bottom will scroll into view automatically depending on the character's position.
In widescreen mode, the screen will scroll. * Widescreen (16:9) is supported, so players can experience a greater sense of immersion.
* High-Resolution Environments - We've increased the resolution of the background environments by recreating them with a mix of high-res static images, plus animated 3D models. * Post-processing effects like Bloom filters, which were not easy to do at the time of the original release, have been added to make the HD graphics even more realistic. * The environments come alive with detail thanks to resolution upgrades and non-static 3D models. * More detailed graphics that retain the horror. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.