Castlevania Curse of Darkness
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Konami
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Konami
Released On:
24 Feb 2006
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Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is a action-packed game that follows the story of Leon Belmont, a vampire hunter tasked with rescuing his sister from the clutches of Dracula. The evil Count has stolen her soul and hidden it in a mysterious world filled with treacherous terrain and terrifying enemies.
The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, requiring players to explore vast environments, fight hordes of monsters, and solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of the Curse of Darkness. With a range of abilities at Leon's disposal, including the power to transform into a werewolf, players must use strategy and skill to overcome the challenges ahead.
UPC-A:
4012927120637 (Germany)
Media #:
SLES-53755 (Germany)
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Extracted from the original game manual
This action-adventure RPG follows Hector, a devil forgemaster seeking revenge for his beloved's death. Players journey across a cursed land, battling fiends and crafting weapons to confront the one responsible.
Story
Valachia
A great war raged between Dracula and humanity. Just when it seemed that there was no hope for mankind to prevail, a champion arose from the darkness and despair: a true-blooded vampire hunter named Trevor Belmont.
Belmont and his comrades triumphantly slew Lord Dracula, a truly glorious victory for all. However, the evil one did not pass from this world in silence. With his final words, Lord Dracula left a demonic curse that enshrouded all of Europe in misery and torment.
Ravaged by hideous plague and dire famine, the people's hearts turned black and murderous. The weak were slain without pity, while the land was pillaged and scourged without remorse.
Three years have passed since the death of Lord Dracula and the invocation of Dracula's Curse.
Hector's Vengeance
Take control of the devil forgemaster Hector, who is seeking vengeance for the death of his beloved Rosaly. Falsely accused of witchcraft, she was burned at the stake in a sham trial orchestrated by Isaac, another devil forgemaster still loyal to Dracula's forces.
Before you can make Isaac pay for his sins, you must journey across the cursed land of Valachia and make your way to Dracula's Castle. Along the way, hordes of terrifying fiends lie in wait, attempting to make each battle your last.
It will be a tough battle, but by harnessing the power of the Innocent Devils and weapons that you create along the way, vengeance may finally be yours.
How to Play
Console Ports and Buttons
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
PlayStation 2 Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the Castlevania: Curse of Darkness disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness requires a minimum of 480KB of free space on the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in order to save the game.
DUALSHOCK 2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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L2 button
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L1 button
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directional buttons
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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SELECT button
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ANALOG mode button
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START button
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
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R2 button
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R1 button
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A button
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O button
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X button
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button
Beginning a Game Options
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Controller Configuration: Change button configuration.
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Sound Setting: Change sound options.
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Language Setting: Choose between English and Japanese voice over soundtracks. This setting cannot be accessed during gameplay.
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Vibration: Turn vibration function ON/OFF.
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Camera Control: Toggles the camera control between normal and inverted.
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Life Gauge: Choose if the life gauge is solid or transparent.
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Subtitles: Turn subtitle display ON / OFF.
Sound Settings
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness offers Dolby Pro Logic II support. This must be configured from the sound settings menu options listed below.
Sound Mode
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Mono: Play with monaural sound playback.
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Stereo: Play with stereo sound playback.
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Pro Logic® II: Play with Dolby® Pro Logic® II sound playback. You must have the analog audio output of your PlayStation®2 properly connected to a sound system that supports Dolby® Pro Logic® II sound in order for this sound option to work.
Saving the Game
You can save your game by entering a save room and sitting in the chair. Walk up to the chair and press the button to save your progress.
Saving your game will restore your health to 100%. Be sure to save often!
Game Screen Elements
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HP Gauge: Hector's health. If this reaches zero it's game over.
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Heart Gauge: Hearts are used as energy by Innocent Devils. If the heart gauge drops to zero, you will not be able to use the Innocent Devil's special abilities. Collect hearts from defeated enemies.
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A.I. Settings: Change Innocent Devil A.I. settings
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Special Ability: Change Innocent Devil special ability
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Player Character: Controlled character
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Innocent Devil: Summoned creature loyal to Hector
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Enemy: Enemy to be defeated
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Lock-on cursor: 32 button locks on to target
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Item: Approach an item to have its name displayed
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Enemy Name: The first time a new enemy is confronted, its name will be displayed
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Inflicted damage: The amount of damage that an enemy has taken from your attack
About Innocent Devils
An Innocent Devil (I.D.) is a creature created by devil forgemasters such as Hector and Isaac. Innocent Devils have absolute loyalty to their creator. They will support Hector in numerous ways throughout his adventure.
Hearts, which can be found throughout the game, are used as energy by the Innocent Devils. Whenever an Innocent Devil performs a special ability, its heart energy will be consumed.
When all of the hearts are consumed, the I.D. will no longer be able to perform any actions. At this point, try to acquire more hearts to revitalize the I.D. An I.D. cannot die, so as soon as you collect more hearts it will be ready for battle once again.
Several different Innocent Devils can be carried at any one time, but only one I.D. can be summoned to the field and actively controlled by Hector.
How to Get Innocent Devils
A devil forgemaster can create an Innocent Devil from a devil shard. In Valachia, there are several areas where remnants of Dracula's magic are still strong. Using these locations, Hector can use his abilities as a devil forgemaster to create an Innocent Devil. Certain locations only allow the creation of specific types of Innocent Devils.
How to Increase Innocent Devils
After an Innocent Devil has been in battle for a while, it may create a devil shard. Take that shard to a shop and use devil forging to create the same type of Innocent Devil. The I.D. may evolve to its new form.
**How to Raise
Controls
left analog stick
Highlight menu item
directional buttons
Highlight menu item
▲ button
Cancel/Previous screen
✕ button
Select menu item
right analog stick
Adjust Camera
○ button
Attack
△ button
Ability / Command Innocent Devil
L1 button
Reset Camera
L2 button
Change Lock-On Target
R2 button
Enable/Disable Lock-On Mode
R1 button
Guard
R1+○
launcher attack
↑//directional buttons
Change Innocent Devil A.I. Settings
SELECT button
Display Map
START button
Display Sub-Menu
Circle button
Normal attack
Triangle button
Final attack
Circle button repeatedly
perform a combo attack
Triangle button at the end of a combo
perform a powerful final attack
X button
jump
X button again after jumping
perform a double jump
Hold the R1 button
enter a defensive stance
L1 or R1 button
toggle between the player sub-menu and the Innocent Devil sub-menu
L3 button
view Innocent Devil game stats
Enemies & Characters
HECTOR
The game's protagonist. A former devil forgemaster who betrayed Dracula three years ago and is now seeking vengeance upon Isaac.
ISAAC
A devil forgemaster that served Dracula alongside Hector. He has lured Hector back to Valachia to force him to embrace dark power again.
JULIA LAFOREZE
A true witch that escaped the witch hunts. She sells items, takes care of Innocent Devils, and desperately wants Isaac to be defeated.
TREVOR BELMONT
The man who defeated Dracula three years ago, wielding the Vampire Killer. He returns to Valachia after rumors of a devil forgemaster stirring chaos.
ZEAD
A man that seeks to abolish the curse afflicting Europe. He wishes for Isaac to be vanquished and constantly supplies Hector with information.
SAINT GERMAIN
A mysterious individual whose true motives are unknown. He wishes for Hector to stop his pursuit of Isaac.
Fairy Type
These Innocent Devils are proficient in healing magic and can open locked treasure chests. They may evolve into potent healers or gain the ability to cure status ailments.
Battle Type
These Innocent Devils excel at physical combat and can join in on a player's combo. They can learn 'Brute Force' to open passages and may evolve into speed or power types.
Bird Type
These Innocent Devils excel at aerial combat and will attack enemies launched into the air. Hector can also grab onto them to reach distant areas using the 'Glide' ability.
Tips & Maps
Move map
Move the map using the left analog stick.
Tilt and rotate map
Tilt and rotate the map using the right analog stick.
Toggle between fixed and free map orientation
Toggle between fixed and free map orientation using the A button.
Return map to default position
Return the map to its default position using the button.
Toggle control explanation on / off
Toggle the control explanation on or off using the R1 button.
Zoom in
Zoom in on the map using the R2 button.
Zoom out
Zoom out on the map using the L1 button or the ↑ directional button.
Move one floor up
Move one floor up using the L2 button or the directional button.
Move one floor down
Move one floor down using the / directional buttons.
Switch to a different area map
Switch to a different area map using the START button.
Enter Target Mode
Enter Target Mode using the button.
Exit map and return to game
Exit the map and return to the game using the button.
Fixed Mode
The map will stay in the same direction that it was placed in when fixed mode was selected. When the map mode is changed back to free mode, the map will default to always face north.
Free Mode
The map will face in the direction that the game screen is currently oriented towards. When the map mode is changed to fixed mode, this map orientation will be retained.
Target Mode Explanation
During the course of the game, the player will gain the Target Mode skill. With this skill, it will be possible to put down indicators to mark a special place on the map.
Place a marker on the location of the feather cursor
Place a marker on the location of the feather cursor using the button.
Erase marker on the location of the feather cursor
Erase a marker on the location of the feather cursor using the A button.
Change the color of the feather cursor
Change the color of the feather cursor using the button.
Move feather cursor to existing markers
Move the feather cursor to existing markers using the L1, L2 button or ↑/ directional buttons.
Exit Target Mode
Exit Target Mode using the button.
Return
Return using the button.
Items & Weapons
Store Innocent Devil
Store Innocent Devils at the shop when Hector can no longer carry any more.
Take Innocent Devil
Retrieve Innocent Devils to put it back into Hector's deck.
Remove Innocent Devil
Set an Innocent Devil free from Hector's care. Keep in mind that a released Innocent Devil can never be regained.
Devil Forging
Devil forging can be done to create new Innocent Devils using devil shards found in the game.
Equip Item
Many items will enhance your character's attack or defense. Some items have additional special effects.
Usable Item
Items that are used to heal HP or other ailments fall under this category. These items are consumed when used.
Single-Use Item
These are items that are consumed as soon as you pick them up. You cannot carry single-use items in your inventory.
Material Item
These materials can be combined to create and upgrade weapons.
Rare Item
These items are needed in order to progress through the game. Their effects are applied by just having them in possession.
Stealing Items
There are some items in the game that can be stolen from enemies. To steal an item, first lock on to an enemy and press the button when the lock-on cursor becomes purple and the enemy is nearby.
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