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Castlevania

1999 55 / 100 Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform

Take control of Reinhardt Schneider, a whip-toting Vampire Killer who has waited his whole life to meet his destiny, or Carrie Fernandez, a young girl with a strong magical presence who is mysteriously drawn to Dracula's evil Castlevania. It is their duty to seek out Castlevania and put an end to its residents' plans. What is your destiny?

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World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayExploration ExperienceChoices MoodHorror Game feelChallenging

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Story & context

Castlevania games debut on the N64 this is the first Castlevania game in 3D. However, the goal of the game remains the same: defeat Dracula and his monsters. The player can choose to be Reinhardt Schneider with traditional whip or Carrie Fernandez who uses magic. A new feature is the presence of an in-game clock that switches time from day to night.

GameplayExploration ExperienceChoices MoodHorror Game feelChallenging GameplayCombat-focused GameplayPuzzles GenreAdventure GenreHack and slash/Beat 'em up GenrePlatform ThemeAction ThemeHorror

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