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    Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

    Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Oct 29, 1993

    Part of the "Dracula X" storyline, Rondo of Blood is a Japanese-exclusive entry in the Castlevania series of horror platformers that takes place a century after the original Castlevania.

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    4.7 stars

    Average score of 3 user reviews

    Yes, I just wanted to beat this before GBeast did... 2

    Castlevania is dead. If Konami didn’t bury the name under pachinko machines and Lords of Shadow 2, the official stake to the heart came during the company’s controversial departure from the game industry during 2015. Of course, Igarashi’s putting out the not-so-subtle Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, but Castlevania as a series is unfortunately long gone. However, that will never diminish the quality titles that the series has outputted in the past. Rondo of Blood is a fan-fa...

    5 out of 5 found this review helpful.

    The missing link between Symphony of the Night and Castlevania as it was conceived 0

    Rondo of Blood is about as fine a Castlevania game as there is. While Castlevania: Dracula X may have seemed like a pretty good game at the time, it isn’t until you actually play Rondo of Blood that you see how inferior it truly is. It is regarded as a second-rate port for good reason, being, it's inferior in just about every way. Dracula X is like a decent cover with its own little twists thrown in, but it just doesn't compare to the real deal that is Rondo of Blood. As similar as they are, the...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    A Classic Soaring Above Its Time 0

    Castlevania Rondo of Blood, released in 1993 for the PC Engine CD-ROM² System, is often considered a hidden gem in the Castlevania series. Serving as a prequel to the critically acclaimed Symphony of the Night, Rondo of Blood showcases the fantastic gameplay, level design, and atmosphere that fans have come to expect from the series. From the moment you press start, you are thrown into a world filled with dark and gothic visuals, challenging enemies, and haunting music that all add up to a ...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

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