- Ghosts, goblins, demons, wolves, bats, creatures lurking around every corner.
- As you descend deeper and deeper, they get thicker and thicker.
- Better stick close to the cavern floor.
- It's your only chance of finding a weapon or two.
- Because when you finally meet the Count you know he'll be going for the jugular, so keep your courage up and your stake sharp, and say your prayers.
From the Manufacturer
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A dark shadow is spreading over the N64. Count Dracula has once
again weakened the seals of his tomb, and the Belmont family is
getting anxious.
In the latest crusade against the forces of evil, players can
choose between two brave vampire-slaying characters. Young
Reinhardt Schneider, like his predecessors in the celebrated
vampire-hunting Belmont family, will rely primarily on his whip.
The other character is Carrie Fernandez, a young woman skilled in
the ways of magic and spell-casting. Both are on the hunt for the
dreaded Dracula and his devoted legions of vampires. You play a
game all the way through with the character you've chosen,
concluding with his or her own ending. Each character has an
individual route to travel, and to see all of the areas you will
have to complete the game using both characters.
The passage of time and, especially, the fall of night, play a
prominent role in the game. Players will have to search castles
filled with dark corners, winding staircases, and other gloomy
places. Daytime is the right time for exploring, but be on the
lookout for vampires lurking in the shadows.
Once the sun goes down, though, you should exercise extreme
caution. When night falls, more creatures come out to play, and
they become more aggressive as well. Some tasks are impossible to
perform unless it is the correct time of day. A clock will allow
players to calculate the time and plan their explorations
accordingly.
Konami has ed many cinematic sequences throughout the game.
These scenes are surprisingly creepy, and may make you decide not
to pick up your controller at night. Enemy characters are
designed to terrify, ranging from the traditional horde of
skeletons to half-woman, half-spider mutants. There are some
gruesome bosses lurking in the darkness, as well. You will have
to defeat Dracula in three different time periods, but don't
expect the passage of time to improve his disposition.
Reinhardt and Carrie will both have analog control, with
different animation sequences for walking, jogging, and running.
Reinhardt's whip works on a targeting system. When gruesome
enemies are threatening, a green crosshair appears on the screen.
If an enemy crawls, slithers, or slides within range of the whip,
the target lets you know by turning red. The target automatically
hovers over nearby enemies, so once it turns red you are
guaranteed of a successful strike.
Castlevania has 28 different areas to explore and four different
special items at your disposal to fight the forces of evil. An
eerie soundtrack tops off the package, creating a satisfying game
that takes you on a unique adventure through spooky surroundings.