Castlevania Curse of Darkness

by Konami

Product Features

• Master the unique new skills of Devil Forgery to develop and enhance Innocent Devils - allies that will help to conquer enemies, evade traps and solve challenging puzzles
• Stronger RPG and adventure game elements featuring character growth based on accumulated experience points
• Arm yourself with axes, swords, spears and a variety of other powerful weapons
• Utilize an advanced combo attack system to destroy the dark creatures of the night
• Explore larger, open enviornments rather than the small, confined areas of the castle

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009Z3KAI
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,523 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness delivers an entirely new storyline and main character--Hector, a Devil Forgemaster and one of Dracula’s former lieutenants. Fueled by revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, Hector sets off to confront the evil forces of the night. Armed with the powerful skill of Devil Forgery, he must find his way back to the ruins of Dracula’s castle and uncover an intricate web of deception, unaware of the sinister plan that has been orchestrated to lure him home.

Features:

• The Castlevania series, which has always portrayed the battle between the Belmont family and Dracula, introduces an entirely new hero in its latest installment, the Devil Forgemaster
• Utilize the unique new skills of Devil Forgery to develop and enhance "Innocent Devils"--allies that will help to conquer enemies, evade traps, and solve challenging puzzles
• Stronger RPG and adventure game elements featuring character growth based on accumulated experience points
• Armed with axes, swords, spears, and a variety of other powerful weapons, utilize an advanced combo attack system to destroy the dark creatures of the night
• Increased number of unlockable features to enhance replayability
• Entirely new original musical score from Michiru Yamane
• Created by award-winning producer Koji Igarashi

Product Description

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness delivers an entirely new storyline and main character - Hector, a Devil Forgemaster who had once refined his skills under Dracula. Fueled by revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, Hector sets off to confront the evil forces of the night. Armed with the powerfull skill of Devil Forgery, he must find his way back to the ruins of Dracula's castle and uncover an intricate web of deception, unaware of the sinister plan that has been orchestrated to lure him home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Xbox games, December 19, 2005

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William Merrill "eclecticist" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Castlevania Curse of Darkness (Video Game)

As someone who enjoyed previous Castleavania games going back to the early Nintendo systems, I did find this new incarnation to be somewhat different than the 2D games of old. But I still liked it a lot. Basically this game has been my main preoccupation for the last 2 weeks or so. I'd rank it as one of the top 5 Xbox games I've ever played (out of 50 or so) in terms of sheer fun level. Primarily I liked the fact that as you gain new items & skills, you can go back to previously explored areas and new areas will open up. This "expanding universe" aspect makes it similar to the Super Metroid games and a little like some of the Zelda titles for Gamecube. I also found the "Combine" system (of seeking out materials to create new weapons and armor) to be very engrossing, and I liked the various ways to obtain those materials - steal from monsters, seek out hidden rooms, etc.

The graphics and sound FX are well below the "all-time great" level of games like Halo 1 or 2, but they're perfectly servicable, ranging from very good to excellent. I thought the spooky ambiance of the various castle hallways, dungeons, etc., was actually captured rather well.

Although I did completely get into the process of exploring the various worlds of this game (especially with the help of some online FAQ references!), I will concede a few drawbacks. The currency's uses are fairly limited. There's only one shop, and the things you most want or need cannot be bought there. And in the later stages of the game, you accumulate a lot of excess cash that can't be used for anything. Also, the process of levelling-up your character and his "I.D." (innocent devil) companions definitely got rather repetitive and a little boring after awhile. Those are minor drawbacks, however. Overall, this is a great game!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Castlevania: Curse of Darkness(Who needs Belmont?), October 22, 2006

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Charles M. Wallace "GavatronX9" (Peoria , ILL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Castlevania Curse of Darkness (Video Game)

Castlevania as a whole started with one thing in mind. . . kill the vampire plaquing the land. The same can be said about Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. You play as Hector, a devilforge master. What's a Devil Forge master you ask? A person with the ablity to create monsters/and or weapons. Devil forge masters in this game have the same amount of power as Dracula's right hand man, Death. Huge 3D like invorments(like from LOI), wild monsters, gorgeous graphics, and a suporior sound track help Hector along the way to get revenge for the love of his life Rosaly. As far as story line time, this happens a little after Castlevania 3: Dracula's curse. So in other words, you old school guys(like me) will enjoy seeing what happeded after Castlevania 3. Pick it up today, you will NOT BE SORRY. Oh yea did I mention, that you get to play as Trevor Belmont? Oh I didn't, good luck, and make Dracula pay!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freaking Amazing, April 2, 2007

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Scott M. Frederick "~Void Guardian" (Columbus, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Castlevania Curse of Darkness (Video Game)

This game's combat system makes the Castlevania series worth playing again. Since Symphony of the Night I've been yearning for something and this game was my answer. It is simply incredible. A must have for all Castlevania fans!