I also found one of the branching paths on my first run of level 1. Totally different level. Totally different boss fight. I can't wait to explore and find more.

I have this game on PC Engine CD and am so happy Vinny is playing it. It's a MARVELOUS game, and sooo underappreciated because it never came out in the US originally. To me it's this and Symphony as the two Castlevania standards.

One of the reasons I'm happy he's playing it is because it will get more people to see it, and hear that incredible soundtrack!

If you own a Vita or a PSP you should just buy The Dracula X Chronicles on PSN. It's like six bucks and it has the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of Night available through easy-ish unlocks as well as the 2.5D remake of Rondo of Blood (which is also pretty good). It's the best Castlevania-game by a wide-ass margin so everyone does need to play it.

No Vita or Vita equivalent, so Wii Virtual Console made the most sense for me. I still think SOTN is the best, followed by Dawn of Sorrow...but I like this game a whole lot. It totally lives up to visions that 13 year old me had of it when I used to see it in magazine import sections.

@vierastalo said:

This. I got it for my PSP and it's easily one of the best ways to satisfy the need to play either style of Castlevania in a convenient package.

That PSP remake was pretty solid. Would recommend to anyone with a Vita.

Playing the virtual console version is actually pretty unpleasant because the a and b buttons are reversed and as far as i know you can't remap the buttons on the original wii. don't know about the psp one though. when i played it, i had to do it in such a way that i could remap the buttons and it made the game so much better.

Dracula X (with the Rondo and SOTN unlockables) was the best purchase I have made on my Vita. Actually was inspired to buy it while watching the very early Vinnyvanias. I've played through each multiple times now.

Already owned Chronicles X on Vita/PSP - was one of the first titles I picked up when I got my Vita and I just love it to pieces. Played through both so many times; it's still the best version of Symphony of the Night available in the US, and I own the dang non-greatest hits original PSX release lol