"Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles is quite the gift to Castlevania fans. For 14 years, the PC Engine Duo exclusive, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood had never seen a release outside of Japan. But not only is the original game on this compilation, there’s also a remake with 2.5D graphics and an updated soundtrack as well."-Jason Lange
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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I have the original pc engine super cd. I have had many people try to buy it off me as the prices on ebay are generally high (same for a mint radiant silvergun). First time I figured out how to do maria's special move was pretty cool.
I am glad this came out in a combo on the psp. Easier to play that than dig out my turboduo.
Mark I see that you have made your way to n4g. I am very happy to see that. Buy the way I love your show and keep the old school shmups and genesis games coming. Please stay away from the dolphin sandwhich.