Castlevania Circle of the Moon
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(GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
KCEK
Published_By:
Konami
Released On:
10 Jun 2001
Count Dracula has been resurrected and evil will reign supreme unless he is stopped. As Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 's protagonist, Nathan Graves, you'll hunt down the Count and use your whip and a variety of special items to destroy his minions. Battle your way through Dracula's castle and rid the world of his evil once again.
The gameplay in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is an action-packed adventure that sets it apart from previous Castlevania games. The game features a single continuous building, Dracula's castle, which Nathan can explore as he discovers new abilities and items. With the Dual Set-up System, Nathan can equip different kinds of armor and accessories to change his stats, and combine cards for unique magical abilities.
As you navigate through the castle, you'll face off against Dracula's minions and battle your way to the top. With a mix of whip combat and exploration, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon offers a thrilling experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
UPC-A:
083717500018 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-AAME-USA (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Game Start
Insert the game cartridge into the Game Boy® Advance and turn on the power. Press START at the title screen to bring up the main menu “Crossroads” screen. Press the Control Pad to select different items and the A Button to confirm.
Select a menu option using the Control Pad and confirm with the A Button:
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Data Select: Start the game
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Name Change: Change the name of saved data
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Data Copy: Copy saved data
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Data Delete: Erase saved data
Starting a Game
To begin play from the start, use the Control Pad to select a file and press the A Button to confirm. This brings up the “Name Entry” screen. The game will start after a name has been entered and confirmed with the A Button.
Use the Control Pad to move the cursor and the A Button to input letters. After the name has been completely entered, move the cursor to END and press the A Button or START to confirm. The B Button erases inputted letters.
Any saved data from previous games can be continued from the point the game was saved. Use the Control Pad to select a saved data file and press the A Button to confirm and begin the game.
Viewing the Screen
Understand the interface elements using these guidelines:
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HP Gauge: Player's physical stamina. The gauge decreases when the player is damaged by enemy attacks. The player dies when the gauge reaches zero.
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MP Gauge: Player's mental stamina. It decreases when the player uses DSS effects.
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Sub-Weapon: The equipped sub-weapon.
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Number of Hearts: These decrease when attacks are made with the sub-weapon.
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Enemy Character Name: Displayed when the player comes in contact with enemy characters.
Viewing the Map Screen
All places that the player has passed through are reflected on the map and the current location is displayed. Red indicates a save point, while yellow indicates a warp point.
Viewing the Status Screen
Review player statistics and system settings:
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LV: The player's current level.
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STR: Combat strength against enemies.
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DEF: Defensive strength against enemy attacks, etc.
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INT: Intelligence. Affects the recovery of Mind Power (MP).
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LCK: Luck. Has an effect on what items appear.
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STATUS: The player's current status.
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TIME: Total amount of time elapsed.
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RATE: Percentage of map explored.
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HP: Amount of physical Health Points.
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MP: Amount of mental Mind Points.
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HEART: Number of hearts.
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EXP: Total number of experience points.
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NEXT: The number of EXP needed to advance to the next level.
Select with up and down on the Control Pad and press the A Button to bring up the Settings Screen. Options include:
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DSS: Configure the Dual Set-Up System.
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ITEM: Equip and use items that have been obtained.
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CARD: View all DSS cards obtained.
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MAGIC ITEM: View all special items obtained.
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CONFIG: Configure Button settings.
Button Controls for the Status Screen
Use the following controls to navigate the status menu:
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Control Pad: Select items
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A Button: Confirm
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START: Display the Status Screen
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B Button: Cancel, Return to Previous Screen
DSS Settings
The player is able to add additional special abilities by combining Attribute Cards and Action Cards obtained throughout the course of the game. Player MP is decreased when DSS combinations are used.
1. Toggle Action Cards and Attribute Cards with up and down on the Control Pad, and use left or right to select cards.
2. Confirm by pressing either the A Button or B Button.
Item Setting
Equipping and using items collected throughout the game allows the player to boost offensive/defensive abilities and recover lost HP and MP.
Menu options include:
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EQP BODY: Put on protective armor.
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EQP ARM R: Equip an item in the player's right hand.
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EQP ARM L: Equip an item in the player's left hand.
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Use: Use expendable items.
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List of items: Display available items.
1. Use the Control Pad to select a group and press the A Button to confirm.
2. Select items with the Control Pad and press the A Button to confirm.
3. Return to the Status Screen with the B Button.
Card Screen
View DSS cards obtained throughout the course of game play. Use the Control Pad to select a card to view, then display a selected card's properties with the A Button. Return to the Status Screen with the B Button. The card name and explanation are displayed.
Magic Item Screen
View special items obtained during game play. Return to the Status Screen with the B Button. The item name and effect are displayed.
Config Settings
Set Buttons for each different command.
1. Use the Control Pad to select the item and change settings.
2. Confirm with either the A Button or B Button.
Save
At save points scattered throughout the ancient castle, the player can recover HP and MP levels as well as save game progress.
1. Press up while in the center of a save point.
2. Use the
Controls
Control Pad
select data to change its name
A Button
confirm name change
B Button
return to the Crossroads screen
L Button
DSS ON/OFF
R Button
Special Move
Control Pad (Left/Right)
Movement
Control Pad (Down)
Crouch Down
▼ + B Button
Crouched Attack
▼ + A Button
Sliding Jump Down (when there is special footing)
SELECT
Display the Map Screen
Items & Weapons
Heart (large/small)
Hearts are depleted when a sub-weapon attack is used.
Knife
A knife is thrown at high-speeds.
Axe
An axe draws an arch in the air when it is thrown.
Holy Water
Holy water bursts into flames where it lands.
Crucifix
A crucifix, when thrown, flies like a boomerang.
Clock
Enemy movements are stopped for a set period of time.
Magical Wristband
A wristband enhanced with magical powers.
Leather Armor
Armor made from leather.
Cotton Robe
A simple cotton garment.
Miracle Wrist
Increases luck when equipped.
Bronze Armor
Armor made out of bronze.
Cotton Clothes
Clothes made of cotton.
Power Ring
A ring that amplifies offensive abilities.
Wristband
A bracelet made from cloth.
Hard Ring
A ring that bolsters defensive abilities.
Gauntlet
A bracelet that increases offensive abilities.
Potion, Meat
Items used to recover HP.
Mind Restore
Item used to recover MP.
Antidote
Item used to recover from poison.
Cure Curse
Item used to recover from curse.
Heart
Item used to increase hearts.
Dash Boots
Allows the player to dash by quickly pressing left or right twice.
Kick Boots
The player can spring off a wall to jump high into the air by pressing left or right and the R Button while facing a wall.
Double
Allows the player to jump one time while in mid-air.
Tackle
The player can tackle by pressing left or right and the R Button.
Level Up Items
Obtaining these items increases the player's HP, MP, and heart limit.
Enemies & Characters
Nathan Graves
The chosen successor to wield the Hunter Whip. His Vampire Hunter parents were killed 10 years ago while banishing Dracula.
Dracula
A demon lord who was sealed away by Nathan's parents and Morris, and is now attempting to reemerge after 10 years of confinement.
Hugh Baldwin
Nathan's rival and the son of Morris, Master Vampire Hunter. He is bitter that Nathan, whom he believes is the weaker of the two, was chosen as his father's successor.
Morris Baldwin
Nathan's Master who taught him the skills necessary to combat Dracula and his minions. He and Nathan's parents succeeded in banishing Dracula 10 years ago and chose Nathan over his son Hugh as his successor.
Camilla
A loyal minion plotting the complete resurrection of her master, the demon lord Dracula.
Axe Armor
A minion of Dracula.
Necromancer
A minion of Dracula.
Skeletor
A minion of Dracula.
Were-wolf
A minion of Dracula.
Ectoplasm
A minion of Dracula.
Man Eater
A minion of Dracula.
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