Overall 8.7 Graphics 9.8 Sound 9.5 Addictive 8.3 Story 8.3 Depth 6.8 Difficulty 7.8
9.8
Castlevania Dracula X (Game Review) Divine Aurora
Castlevania Dracula X, well for beginners this is by far the one of if not the best Castlevania game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the game, and how the game is more fast paced and is broken down into stages instead of the usual "open map" castle style we're used to seeing from the Castlevania titles. While I do enjoy the American released version of this game I feel as though I would be doing you an injustice if I fail to mention the Japanese version of the game Castlevania Rondo of Blood because while they are the same game, there is slight variations within the two games( I would recommend the Japanese version over the American released version). I say this because in the Japanese version you can play as either Richter Belmont or Maria Renard(who becomes a playable character after you rescue her) which her attacks are stronger and have more depth to them but she takes alot more damage when hit, but that aside while in the American version you can only play as Richter. Also In addition in the American version certain aspects of the game are completely cut out like the ability to play as Maria Renard and certain stages are out of order with slight variations to them (like the background and level designs).
The graphics in Castlevania Dracula X are excellent, and what I was completely expecting from a game from the Super Nintendo Entertainment era. I love the attention to detail within the game from the scenery all the way down to how the world feels alive and how the creatures have the realistic texture and depth to them. My only complaint is how with Richter Belmont his face can't exactly be made out but his clothing and outfit design all are up to par.
The Sound within Castlevania Dracula X is amazing to say the least. The soundtrack really gives you that eerie edgy feeling, almost jump scare like in nature that go hand in hand with the visuals seen within the game. Castlevania Dracula X's soundtrack really gives you that sinking dark creepy feeling of being within the dark gloomy world that is Dracula's castle. Basically the sound really fits with the games under tone and mood.
The Story in Castlevania Dracula X goes like how the story usually goes for all the games in the Castlevania franchise for the most part. The story goes Richter Belmont, heir to the Vampire Killer whip and Simon Belmont's direct descendant, comes to Dracula's castle after his beloved girlfriend and or wife Annette is kidnapped by Dracula's servant Shaft. Throughout the game, Dracula's trusty lieutenant, Death, attempts to stop Richter before he reaches Dracula. Along the way, Richter battles many of the creatures that inhabit Dracula's castle such as the werewolf and mintour all while along the way he frees Annette's sister, Maria Renard, who was taken to the castle with her insisting on joining him, a nun who mistakes him for a manifestation of God, also the daughter of the village doctor, and finally Annette. After finally defeating Dracula's various minions/creatures(sub bosses) and rescuing the kidnapped girls, you face off against Shaft and Death and only after defeating them , Richter confronts Dracula.
Well Castlevania Dracula X depth, Castlevania Dracula X isn't as big as other Castlevainia games in the franchise mainly because it isn't an open world Castlevania castle map like we're used to seeing. It is instead a sort of faster paced nine stage game with alternative routes within the stages them self's which ultimately lead you to Dracula's room.With that said being that it isn't open world there isn't a whole lot to do within the game besides play it straight through the stages which in my opinion isn't a bad thing and help's hold the focus of your main objective and keeps you interested in the story and quite frankly holds the story in focus and captures your attention.Also In addition you have a number of weapons available to you that Richter Belmont can use like holy water, cross, Axe and knife.
The Addictiveness of Castlevania Dracula X, for startes the game holds your attention and you won't get confused or forget about your purpose for playing the game while playing. In my opinion the straightforward stage approach for the game only adds to the games overall addictiveness and appeal because you could if you choose to speed run through the game or go at your own pace without loosing focus or worrying about leveling up your Belmont which is kind of a problem in other Castlevania games within the franchise.
For Difficult Castlevania Dracula X is as difficult as you'd expect from a Castlevania game. Alot of fast paced split second attack decisions and choosing the best opportunity to attack which could cost you the win/defeat of an enemy. My only real complaints is in my opinion Richter jumps way to far and he nearly over jumps every time I try to do a short distance jump which get's frustrating at times. Anyways like with all Castlevania games the enemies all have a timed attack pattern and a pattern of attack so once you find the attack pattern plan out your best time frame to attack your enemies and the game shouldn't be too difficult for you.
Overall I would recommend Castlevania Dracula X to anyone that is looking to get into the Castlevania franchise for the first time just because it's one of the simpler Castlevania games that breaks the world of Dracula's castle down into easy to follow stages instead of getting lost within a giant maze of a Castle like in most other installments of the Castlevania series. In addition I would recommend this game to anyone that wants a easy to follow fast paced game that presents a challenge to gamers with excellent graphics and a unique art style and feel, and generally anyone who enjoy's fantasy creatures and darker themed games with darker more serious tones and moods.
Graphics 9 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 8 Depth 7 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 4.8/5
Submitted: 08-21-16
Review Replies: 0
8.5
Castlevania: Dracula X (AKA Devil's Castle Dracula X: Rondo of Blood) Review GamerPony2013
Castlevania: Dracula X, Or known in Japan as Devil's Castle Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (no joke), is the 5th installment in the Castlevania series. You play as Richter Belmont and go through 9 stages, armed with a whip and you can pick up a secondary weapon by killing enemies or whipping candles, and if you are holding a secondary weapon and get a new one, your current one will be dropped so you can swap them back if you change your mind. In candles, you will also (and most commonly) find hearts. A small heart counts as 1 and a big heart counts as 5. Hearts are not health, they are am unit ion for whatever secondary weapon you have.
You use the a button to jump, b to whip, and up + b to use your secondary weapon. Left and right to move left and vice verso and down to duck or go down stairs, and up to go up stairs. As for your whip, you can only whip in front of you, unlike in Super Castlevania IV you can whip in 8 directions. But as for the stairs, you can actually JUMP on the stairs, which helps a lot. And if you press y button, you will do a special attack. This will launch out a huge storm of whatever secondary weapon you are using, but it costs more hearts. But it does lots more damage and helps against bosses or in areas with tons of enemies.
Graphics: The graphics are excellent. A lot of attention to detail and colors. You can tell Richter has some muscles due to the coloration, same with the skeletons how they look rotted slightly. The animation is also well done, not a single frame missing. The backgrounds I like in particular. That fire effect in the first level is awesome with how it waves around. The background also has some nice Gothic details to it, like the destroyed buildings in level one and the castle walls in the other 8 levels.
Sound: The sound has awesome music. Remixes of the classic "Classicvania'' songs. The sound effects are also nice as well, like when you hit an enemy with your whip.
Depth: This game has a lot of depth in it with the weapons, special attacks, controls, ect.
Addictiveness: This game is really fun and one of the better installments in the series with it's responsive controls, good level design, and weapons.
Difficulty: This game is very difficult, and can sometimes lead to some frustration. But hey, difficulty is a GOOD thing. And what do you expect from a game with only 9 levels? But they cut you some slack with infinite continues and it always starts you on the level you are on, which is good since the levels you are stuck on, you need more practice on them to be able to get better and beat it.
Overall: Overall, this is a great addition to the series. Very difficult and has some resemblance to the NES debut Castlevania game, but all in all, I highly recommend giving this a shot.?
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Depth 7 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 4.3/5
Submitted: 08-17-13
Updated: 08-17-13
Review Replies: 3
9.2
Castlevania - Dracula X Review Marcmoney
Overall - 9.2
Castlevania - Dracula X is one of the first SNES games made for Castlevania series. It is a big difference through the NES. It is basically a remake of the NES game.
Graphics - 10
The graphics are amazing. It is better than the NES games. The enemies look better and the items are too.
Sound - 9
The sound is a little bit better, but not fully improved. It sounds just like the NES games, except for the background song, it sounds pretty epic.
Addictiveness - 7
I would play this game often because it is obviously the first SNES Castlevania game and it has some sweet graphics.
Story - 7
The story starts out as talking about the end of Dracula, but then has been revived and this time captures two girls and I think it is not Simon you have to be in this game, I think it is a guy named Richter. Anyway, either it is Simon or Richter, that is the character, that person still uses the whip.
Depth - 8
First off, like I said, the graphics are a lot better. Second, there hasn't been any difference in this game. It is just like the NES game play, but with better graphics (I know, I've been saying that a lot). :P
Difficulty - 4
The game is somewhat hard, but not too hard. It takes time to be able to play good at it. The enemies are the same difficulty as they were on the NES, slightly hard.
Wrap Things Up...
Castlevania - Dracula X is not a bad game to play. It is like playing the NES games (except for the second one), only with better graphics. What I like the most about this game is the secondary weapons. They bring back the same old weapons and they do different things, which is pretty cool. I recommend trying this game out, it is a good game to play if you like Castlevania. :)
Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 7 Story 7 Depth 8 Difficulty 4
Review Rating: 4.3/5
Submitted: 08-16-11
Updated: 08-16-11
Review Replies: 1
9.5
Castlevania DRACULA X IGN Style Review dazzsheil
Castlevania: DRACULA X Is ( if you don't know) a conversion of a Japanese game called Devils Castle Dracula X : Rondo of Blood. It's an epic game in my opinion but it seems that on the plane from Japan a lot of Rondo of bloods Content was axed.
GRAPHICS: Beautiful.Better looking than dare I say it,Super Mario World? On the 1st stage those flames in the background REALLY Stand out.Animation on characters are excellent.
SOUND: Again a masterpiece. Dracula X's soundtrack is stunning,not as good as Castlevania IV's but still epic.The track "Bloodlines" really stands out.
ADDICTIVENESS: Not AS addicting as Castlevania 1,3 or IV But still a blast to play.Drops points for relentless difficulty.
STORY: As with ANY Castlevania or heck,even Konami game,Dracula X Has one hell of an engaging story and Richter Belmont is such a baddass.
DEPTH: Not a lot to to after you beat the game 1st time through.Lots of stages though but 2 Extra stages are axed from the Japanese version
DIFFICULTY: Super Castlevania IV Was a difficult game because YOUR Skill was not up to what the game expected. Dracula X's Difficulty results in restrictive attacking movements and stiff control.Also has the hardest end boss in history.
OVERALL: 9.5/10
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 10 Depth 5 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 4/5
Submitted: 06-10-11
Updated: 06-11-11
Review Replies: 0