The game is fully tested & guaranteed to work. It’s the cartridge / disc only unless otherwise specified.
A classic Castlevania title that has never been released outside of Japan comes to America. Move through 2D levels as vampire hunter, Simon Belmont. Using various weaponry, you’ll try to defeat all of your attackers before they get the best of you. It bears a striking resemblance to the first Castlevania titles, but this version boasts lots of new villains and additional levels. Improved graphics and expanded gameplay give this installment an edge on its predecessors, and you can actually tweak the audio and video presentation this time around.
PRODUCT DETAILS
UPC:083717171249
Condition:Used
Genre:Action & Adventure
Platform:Playstation 1
Region:NTSC (N. America)
ESRB:Teen
SKU:PS1_CASTLEVANIA_CHRONICLES
———This game is fully cleaned, tested & working. Includes the Disc/Cartridge Only. May have some minor scratches/scuffs.This description was last updated on October 28th, 2020.
One of the better versions of Castlevania out there. This is a real classic, it plays and controls very well.
The main issue people take with Castlevania Chronicles is that it’s “old.” Well, it’s actually the newest CD-ROM format Castlevania game to date besides the Castlevania and Contra collection. Har har, very funny. Despite the new packaging, though, it is indeed a game released in 1993 for a system that very few people outside of Japan own, the Sharp x68000 series computer. It is not just any old game, though: it is generally acknowledged by gamers inside Japan as “Game of the Year” for that system.There are two basic modes for the game: Original and Advanced (nevermind that an interview with the developer, Igarashi, is included here in the US and European PAL version but not in the Japanese release from a short while before ours).Original is just what you expected it to be (until I change gears, assume I’m talking only about Original mode). The game plays just as it did on the original system, with the same graphics, three different MIDI soundtracks (each with their own, uh, style) and the same incredibly challenging difficulty. The difficulty in Original mode approaches or even surpasses that of Super Ghouls n’ Ghosts…I haven’t gotten past level 5 in the original game without some serious use of, ahem, some serious savestates. On the plus side, the game saves after each level so you don’t have to go over it again.These graphics are extremely good for the era. The Sharp x68000 series had arcade-perfect translations of many classic arcade games from Alien Syndrome to Strider.
This contains one of the earliest Castlevania games, (from a japanese computer called the MSX– Something or other.. The same computer the original 2 Metal Gear games were made on) and it’s 32-bit Psx remake. The play control is tight, and the difficulty is as much a terror as the creatures you fight in this classic series.Despite it’s title, one would expect MORE games in the series to be included on the disc,(Like the NES and SNES originals, for cryin’ out loud!) it only contains the obscure original and remake.If you were weaned on challenging 2D side-scrolling action in the 80’s, this game is for you.
I got the digital version PSN for 5.99, unless a plastic disc is worth a markup of 60+ dollars to you, I’d get the digital version, plus you’ll get to play it on your psp as well, can’t do that with a disc.I just don’t get the mentality of gamers anymore. Why are people paying more for physical versions of games that have been released digitally. I guess it looks great on the shelf as a collectors item, but I prefer to play my games. Anyway It’s classic straight forward castlevania game, there is 2 versions original and a version with updated graphics and music. Got ps3 get for 5.99 well worth it plus it’ll save you about 60 bucks.
I’m a huge fan of the Castlevania series. I’ve been playing since the days of regular nintendo. Now, with Castlevania Chronicles some a new, awesome addition to the series. Never before released in America, comes a game that every fan of the series will love. Get ready for a wild ride back to Drac’s Lair.You play as Simon Belmont, on a quest to stop Drac. There are 8 levels in the game, each having 3 stages. You have a whip, and a sub weapon that you pick up, and you alone face the evil of Castlevania. What are you Waiting for?The game is good ol’ sidescrolling action. The control is quick and responsive, and the action is intense. It’s so much fun. The only problem with it is it’s shortness. The levels go by fast, depending on how good you are at it. It’s a tough game. Still, once you finnish it, you’ll go back again, as the castle beckons you to.You have no excuse not to buy this game, It simply Rocks!
Amazing Nostalgic experience and a whole new experience in one! Blonde Belmont and Red Belmont Pretty Cool! Very Fun!
This game is the orginal Castlevania released in Japan only until now. Rare and out of print, this edition bring to light the inspiration for the old 8-bit NES classic that we all grew to love. Anyone who doesn’t see this is too young to know that Castlevania and probably has no respect for that old 2-D game. Anyone who loved it or grew up playing it will find the orginal Japanese and even the UPdated Arranged Mode (there are 2 versions on the CD) refreshing. You get the oringal with all the orginal aspects and the updated with breathtaking opening and closing movies. A true Gem for the Belmont in every True Castlevania fan. Everyone else step aside and let the true gamers of the old school enjoy something grand.
I finally got my hands on this game and I must say it was well worth the money. Recommend it for anyone who is a fan of the series.
This is a great game as far as I’ve gotten to play. They have this available in the PlayStation Store (for all you PS3/PS4 owners) for a low cost, but if you went to get it online or in a gaming shop, it could cost you big bucks. Seems like it’s a very rare version of the Castlevania franchise, so if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a copy of it, you won’t be disappointed. Awesome, mysterious & kinda creepy, just the way we like it, & worthy of 5 stars… :)
Helps me fill my collection by series. Plays a lot like the original NES game but wit added features and better graphics.