PALGN were quite pleased with the final result of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, as they have been gunning for some quality platforming action. However, they can't help but feel that it will eventually be detrimental to the series in the long run, especially with a 'director' who is so awfully out of touch with reality. While this is a superb collection with heaps of options, two out of the three games will likely be shunned by the casual crowd. Still, those old-school fanatics and players willing to push through the difficulty will find one of the best retro compilations available.
Graphics - 7
Sound - 9
Gameplay - 8
Lifespan - 8
Overall -
Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "We are now in the second half of our series of articles that pit an original game against its remake and for this entry we’re turning down the lights and putting on some spooky music as we take a look at one of gaming’s most spectacular franchises – specifically Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and it’s PSP remake, The Dracula X Chronicles. Now this is as interesting entry in this series has both of these games earned a dedicated cult following but aren’t often remembered among the franchise’s high-points like the ‘Sorrow’ saga and of course the classic Symphony of the Night so revisiting these ‘pretty good’ games is a pretty interesting prospect."
It's also worth noting that Dracula X Chronicles contains the original game too. I disagree with Game Sack about the 2.5D aesthetic of the remake as I don't mind it at all. I think both versions of this game are great though. I'm glad I scored a bargain bin copy of this game for $10 new several years ago.
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