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Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles | 
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| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 456
Platform: Sony Psp
Genre: adventure_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Sony PSP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 26036
Model: 26036
UPC: 083717260363
EAN: 0083717260363
ASIN: B000R37S00
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new, factory sealed. Non greatest hits. Fast shipping!
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| Features:
| • | Retro side scrolling action through more than 10 gothic stages and additional hidden areas | | • | New song collection system adds additional depth to classic gameplay | | • | Return to previously completed levels to explore and uncover new secrets | | • | Includes the original classic Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for PSP system |
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Product Description
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is an entirely new take at the best Castlevania game to never be released in the US, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. The Dracula X Chronicles brings the beloved action/adventure franchise to the PSP system for the first time, complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. Completing the Dracula X storyline, this game also includes an unlockable version of Symphony of the Night and players will also be able to unlock the original Rondo of Blood from the NEC PC Engine.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 One of the best games on the PSP! October 9, 2008
Sean J. Jordan (Belleville, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a huge fan of the Castlevania games, but like many fans, I never got a chance to play the Japan-only "Rondo of Blood," a nearly legendary title that is considered by many critics to be the best of the old-school Castlevania games. Oddly, the game's sequel, "Symphony of the Night," was released in the US, but it took the series in a brand new direction that fused Castlevania with Metroid-style exploration and RPG elements. And even that one is hard to find today, often fetching prices of $50 or more online.
Fortunately, Konami decided it was time to give US gamers the whole "Dracula X" experience by releasing Rondo and Symphony in the same package. To prevent the game from being a sloppy port of some old titles, Konami's Castlevania team redid Rondo in full 3D, preserving the side-scrolling gameplay, but adding a lot of depth and dimension to the backgrounds and infusing several exciting cutscenes. They also made the fight with Dracula at the end much, much harder, giving the player a sense of accomplishment in winning.
The classic Rondo and a perfect port of Symphony are easily unlocked as well, making this pack incredibly worthwhile. And while the stiff controls take some getting used to, they're well worth mastering -- this collection is one of the best the PSP has to offer.
 Stateside at last October 4, 2008
J. P. Schmedinghof (Yokosuka, Japan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though I had the original console the original version of this game appeared one, I never could find it. When I first saw "Dracula X" for the SNES I thought THAT was it, it wasn't. Finally we have the real thing, and re-mastered. The "2.5 Dimension" thing isn't bad at all, the choice between English and Jap audio should make everybody happy, the difficulty has probably been upped a bit, especially the final battle with Dracula, but it isn't impossible. Even the average guy with not a lot of time to play or get to an "expert" level like myself can beat the game. The inclusion of a re-dubbed Castlevania Symphony of the Night is good, it also features some of the bonus scenes, weapons, items, and area's that were in the Sega Saturn Japanese version of "Symphony of the Night" There's lots of hidden bonuses in the game to keep the perfectionist happy; while the rest of us who just want a fun challenging Castlevania game have just that.
Near Perfect..... September 21, 2008
M. Howitzer (East Coast U.S.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This compilation smokes! You can't go wrong if you have even the slightest interest in Castlevania!
SOTN alone makes this worth it. For the price you'd be crazy not to buy this!!
A must have!
I acutally buy it for symthony of nights July 11, 2008
Jietong E. Lin (Fremont CA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A combination of Castlevania games. In fact I bought it because I want to play Arucard on PSP; after months I didnt even clear the remake one, lol.
Random thoughts on Castlevania psp June 11, 2008
Justin Holliman (Nacogdoches, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having been a fan of Konami and the Castlevania series since the original NES game, I more or less knew what to expect from The Dracula X Chronicles. Castlevania games are very basic: You collect hearts, weapons, and kill bad guys. That's pretty much the game reduced down to it's simple form. But to Castlevania fans, the series is much more than a mindless platformer. The series has always had a certain charm that has kept it going strong for over 20 years. Dracula X Chronicles is no exception.
First off, the graphics are probably the best in the series. The psp delivers some of the smoothest, complex graphics ever seen in the series. The music is very appropriate for the series as well.
My only complaint about the game are the controls. At times they can be a little stiff and it can be difficult making jumps or trying to fight bosses. It will definitely take time to get adjusted to. Also worth mentioning, is the difficulty of the game itself. Castlevania games were alway notorious for their frustrating difficulty levels, and this one is no different. You'll most likely find yourself getting killed a dozen times before you learn the lay out of stages and boss routines, which can be frustrating. Once you get past the controls and the difficulty level, you'll really enjoy this game for what it is: A top notch entry into the Castlevania series.
As an added bonus, you can unlock the original Rondo of Blood game (stick with the remake, it's much better), and the PS one classic, Symphony of the Night. My only complaint about the latter, is that the screen ratio does not take advantage of the psp's flat screen. You have to play at a smaller ratio, which really takes alot away from a really great game. Also, this version of SOTN seems alot harder than I remembered it being on the PS one.
All in all, there is no reason this game shouldn't be in your psp collection. Great graphics, killer sound, challenging game play, and unlockable content make this a must have for any Castlevania fan or anybody who just likes great games.
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