Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle is a PSP game in the popular Castlevania series of games by Konami. The game is essentially a remake of Akumajō Dracula X Chi no Rondo with 3D graphics, but it still retains the 2D gameplay mechanics (2.5D graphics). The game will also include the original Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo as well as a port of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.Konami legend Koji Igarashi ("Iga") has been one of Nintendo's biggest handheld supporters. He's flooded the Big N's systems with multiple Castlevania games, and most (if not all) of them have been extremely good. But if you're a PSP owner, the vampire hunting hasn't been so prolific. In fact, up until now, PSP fans haven't had a single chance to take on the classic Belmont legacy. As it turns out, their luck has finally changed.
Konami introduced its first PSP entry in the long-running series with Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.Unlike its DS counterparts, however, DX Chronicles isn't an original game with never-before-seen characters; it's a remastered three-title retro collection with new goodies thrown in for shiggles. Truth be told, one of the three games is actually the biggest extra of them all. Dracula X: Rondo of Blood "Arranged Version" is a re-imagining of the Japanese-only PC engine title from 1993 -- and it's the intended star of the anthology.
The first Castlevania ever designed for release on a CD, Rondo of Blood was packed full of content. The new format allowed for full-on cutscenes, high-quality audio, and the best graphics the franchise had seen. Even more importantly, though, there were 12 massive levels to explore (seven standards and five hidden) and the branching pathways and multiple endings kept players coming back again and again. Users could even control two completely different characters (Richter Belmont and Maria Bernard) and use their sub-weapons to the fullest with the very cool special attack, "Item Crash." In other words, Rondo of Blood was extremely deep for its time and it's a shame that it never came out in the English-speaking world.
Fortunately for everyone, Konami is looking to amend its oversight by giving us Rondo and plenty more. Rebuilt using 3D visuals, "Rondo Arranged" boasts a number of modern special effects, up to date models, and highly detailed environments that just weren't possible back in the day. Widescreen optimization, a song collection system, and a few other secret additions that Iga doesn't want to talk about yet are also included.
Genre: Action
Released
Publisher: KONAMI
Developer: KONAMI
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