Castlevania Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (TurboGrafx-16)

Castlevania Dracula X: Rondo of Blood

The plot is a simple one: Your fiancee was kidnapped by Dracula and so you, Richter Belmont, go on a journey to rescue her and destroy Dracula. The game has a few cutscenes to tell you the story, in the game itself you don't get anything story related.

The game itself consists of you trying to reach the end of each floor, defeating evil creatures on the way with your whip. Nearly every stage has an alternate exit, and on each exit you will have a special boss. To beat them you need good timing and good reactions.

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Status: Released in Japan (22 April 2008)

One of the most sought-after games of all time - This game's a bit of a legend among Castlevania fans. Although it never made it out of Japan it has been rated by the ESRB and the PEGI (thanks to the fact that it was recently included in the PSP Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles) so the chances of a Western VC release are highly likely.

Average reader rating: 4.78 (9 ratings)

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1. Tony United States 28 Mar 2008, 13:19 GMT

Please NOA put this on the VC. I would pay more than 800 points to play this game, or I should move to Japan.

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2. Bass X0 United Kingdom 28 Mar 2008, 13:23 GMT

Richter has got to be my favorite Belmont, my first Castlevania game being Symphony of the Night. But I didn't like Vampire's Kiss much. I prefer the "castletroid" games more than the classic platformer Castlevania games.

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3. Superlink911 Germany 28 Mar 2008, 13:38 GMT

Konami please bring this game to Europe i would do ANYTHING

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4. DEMON212 United Kingdom 28 Mar 2008, 13:56 GMT

Love this game and the franchise is my fav :D

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5. Rapadash6 United States 28 Mar 2008, 13:57 GMT

I'm confident the US and Europe will see this game too. Just be patient guys. ^^' Now all I need is Castlevania III for the NES and Bloodlines on the Genesis and I'll be set for Castlevania games on Virtual Console. Legacy of Darkness for the N64 would be nice to have but not one I'll loose sleep over if it never comes.

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6. Shortay-01 United Kingdom 28 Mar 2008, 14:06 GMT

Looks pretty good, very similar to SCIV too.

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7. Slionr Norway 28 Mar 2008, 15:20 GMT

One of the best Castlevania games :D PLEAS, THIS MUST COME OUT TO VC IN EUROPE

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8. Will Ireland 28 Mar 2008, 16:29 GMT

Gotta love that castlevania theme. I dont know anything about Castlevania though, only ever played the nes game.

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9. Sage Joch Belgium 28 Mar 2008, 17:37 GMT

When this comes to the west --> instant download!
It's funny actually, i was just yesterday watching a vid of this game thinking to myself how this would be a nice addition to the VC, and today it pops up!

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10. NintendoBrad United States 28 Mar 2008, 19:23 GMT

Please, Konami, release this one for American and European territories!

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11. Aldo Germany 28 Mar 2008, 22:29 GMT

Wooohoooo! Fantastic Game! Please! Get it out in Europe! I played this on an Emulator! One of the best Castlevania Games next to Symphony of the Night!

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12. Link79 United States 28 Mar 2008, 23:01 GMT

OMG Dracula X! please for the love of god let this game be released in the U.S. I'm a huge Castlevania fan from way back and it's the only game I never had a chance to play. I hear it's amazing and I just gotta have it. I think I'm gonna bust a nut here.

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13. Mike United States 28 Mar 2008, 23:27 GMT

Man I want this, Castlevania 3, and Castlevania 64/Legacy of Darkness. Yes, I love the Castlevania series.

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14. antster1983 United Kingdom 29 Mar 2008, 00:59 GMT

I'm sold on the video clip alone!

Come on Konami and give us the Castlevania lovin' that dare not speak its name! ;)

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15. Serpent United States 29 Mar 2008, 03:56 GMT

I've always wanted to play this game but never had the chance to.
Hopefully we get it soon now that its confirmed japan is getting it.

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16. Kawaiipikachu Australia 29 Mar 2008, 11:44 GMT

A game released only on politely Correct engine .

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17. Nintendude United States 29 Mar 2008, 16:11 GMT

The only Castlevania Game i have is POR. I like it but am not sure if i would like this one, does it have the light rpg elements?

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18. Charco Ireland 29 Mar 2008, 19:55 GMT

Man that is one cool CD case. It's great that we can get rare games on VC for so much cheaper. Imagine having to import a TuboDuo back in the day to play this? It would have cost a hell of a lot more than 8 euro that's for sure. I still can't believe I can now get Neo Geo games for 9 euro.....

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19. Ruffy Australia 30 Mar 2008, 00:21 GMT

I really really hope this comes to Aussie VC, i got the psp Drac X chronicles, and well i would really love to play this on my tv.
But my biggest query is..... Where is CV3 on nes???
We got the other 2 nes games real quick, now why the slow releases?
And will we ever see the N64 titles?
Please Big N please

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20. Charco Ireland 30 Mar 2008, 11:40 GMT

And will we ever see the N64 titles?

From what I have read about Castlevania 64 Ruffy, I think it's best that it never sees the light of day on the VC.

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21. michinmuri United States 30 Mar 2008, 22:16 GMT

This is one game I never able to track down in my Turbo Duo days. Much like Y's (which I've been waiting way too long for) I'd pay $20 for, but hopefully it won't be more than $10 (CD game plus being Japanese.) Castlevania is one of my top 5 favorite franchises, and I won't be missing this one, unless it only comes out in Japan.

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22. morphballer United States 30 Mar 2008, 23:35 GMT

Will, Download Super Castlevania IV NOW!

If I've got the math right, Turbo CD + Import = 900 points

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23. Charco Ireland 31 Mar 2008, 09:46 GMT

"If I've got the math right, Turbo CD + Import = 900 points"

I think you are spot on with that calculation. Worth every penny I am sure.

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24. HiPNoTyQ Canada 01 Apr 2008, 23:37 GMT

please please please let this come to NA. Looks like such a sweet game :)

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25. jackaroo Spain 04 Apr 2008, 01:55 GMT

Awesome this is coming to VC. I just bought Dracula X Chronicles Last Weekend and have unlocked this version of the game. Both this and the remake are awesome. Must have for Castlevania fans & Even worth a try from those who arent!

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26. Cally United States 05 Apr 2008, 03:55 GMT

I never played a Castlevania game I didn't like--release ALL of them on VC! And YES, I thought the N64 ones were great too I don't-care-what-anybody-says!!!!!! (I even thought they were more meaningful and faithful to Castlevania than Lament of Innocence, really) I like the series so much because, while they're the same formula, they're pretty distinct. Fortunately, with the original version packed in with Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles, we're sure to actually get a translated version complete with some voiceovers. How cool is that for nine bucks?! And yes, Rondo of Blood is quite good. I'm not sure it's the second best to Symphony of the Night like some people say, but it's good, good stuff.

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27. Tony United States 08 Apr 2008, 19:20 GMT

I am so jealous that Japan gets this in April.

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28. snabald United States 18 Apr 2008, 15:11 GMT

I already have this game, but the only way I can play it is on a PC emulator.

I would gladly fork over 1200 points to be able to play it on my Wii!!!

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29. timp29 Australia 18 Apr 2008, 22:48 GMT

Far out, I must say this game looks very good. The bosses all look nice and dauntingly big, and I love the look of the boss fight from the back of the horses. Instant download if it ever reaches Australia.

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30. morphballer United States 19 Apr 2008, 02:22 GMT

I have yet to download a single Castlevania game of the VC. There's one more for NES, one for the Genesis, and this one. I plan to d/l all of them when they are released. I'm not sure if I will get Castlevania V for the Super NES though...

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31. Dokenzz Canada 19 Apr 2008, 07:35 GMT

Just don't get Simons Quest, I was so happy to hear it was the worst in the NES series

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32. NintendoBrad United States 23 Apr 2008, 17:56 GMT

Out now in Japan... Does anyone have a Japanese Wii so they can record footage of it? I would like to know how faithful the emulation is.

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