Castlevania
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😊 7.8/10
Classic NES Series (GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Released On:
01 Oct 2004
Every hundred years, the dark vampire known as Castlevania resurrects and terrorizes the land. A vampire hunter named Simon Belmont bravely ventures into the Count's mansion in order to defeat him. Along the way he'll have to defeat skeletons, bats, fishmen, medusa heads and other evil creatures.
The gameplay of Castlevania is a side-scrolling platform action game where the player takes the role of Simon Belmont. He is able to jump and crack his whip directly in front of him. Power-ups can be obtained by defeating enemies or by whipping candles that appear in the castle. Different weapons can be gathered which consume hearts when used, these hearts can also be collected from monsters and candles.
At the end of each section of the castle is a boss, which must be defeated. Progression through the castle eventually leads to a confrontation with Count Castlevania himself.
Castlevania was released on the GameBoy Advance in 2004 and falls under the genre of Action & Adventure.
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player, 1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure RPG, players assume the role of vampire hunter Nathan Graves as he explores Dracula's resurrected castle to defeat the demon lord and rescue his fellow apprentice. The gameplay centers on capturing powerful creatures known as "Souls" to acquire unique abilities and customize Nathan's combat style. Set in 1830, the narrative follows Nathan and his friend Hugh as they navigate the demonic castle's challenges to vanquish Dracula and restore balance to the world.
Story
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Prologue
The year is 1830. In an ancient castle on the outskirts of the Austrian empire, a demon lord that would unite the powers of darkness was being resurrected at the hand of a fiend yearning for chaos.
At this demonic castle, Camilla, one of Dracula's minions, began the incantation of a ritual to bring her lord Dracula back to life.
The vampire hunter Morris and his two apprentices, Nathan and Hugh, sensed an abnormality in the balance of nature and rushed to prevent Dracula's unholy reemergence.
"That unholy monster must never return!"
However, they arrived too late to prevent Dracula's return from his confinement. Dracula used his magical powers to imprison Morris, and cast Nathan and Hugh into a graveyard underneath the demonic castle.
Together the two began to search through the castle in order to vanquish Dracula and to rescue their master.
Contents
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Prologue
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Starting a Game
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Controls
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How to Play
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Save
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Continue
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Status Abnormalities
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Items
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Strategy Points
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Characters
Controls
START
Bring up the main menu “Crossroads” screen
Control Pad
Select different items
A Button
Confirm selection
Data Select
Start the game
Name Change
Change the name of saved data
Data Copy
Copy saved data
Data Delete
Erase saved data
L Button
DSS ON/OFF
R Button
Special Move
SELECT
Display the Map Screen
B Button
Attack
◄► on the Control Pad
Left/Right Movement
▼ on the Control Pad
Crouch Down
▼ + B Button
Crouched Attack
▼ + A Button
Sliding, Jump Down (when there is special footing)
▲ + B Button
Sub-Weapon Attack
Up/Down on the Control Pad
Toggle Action Cards and Attribute Cards (DSS Settings)
Left/Right on the Control Pad
Select cards (DSS Settings)
A Button or B Button
Confirm (DSS Settings)
How to Play
Starting a Game
Begin play from the start. Use the Control Pad to select a file and press the A Button to confirm. This will bring up the “Name Entry” screen.
The game will start after a name has been entered and confirmed with the A Button.
Inputting a Name
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.
Continuing a Game
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 and press the A Button to confirm and begin the game.
Name Change
1. Use the Control Pad to select data to change its name and press the A Button to confirm.
2. Change the name at the input screen.
3. Return to the "Crossroads" screen with the B Button after all changes have been made.
Data Copy
1. Use the Control Pad to select the data to be copied and press the A Button to confirm.
2. Select the space to save data in and press the A Button.
3. Return to the "Crossroads" screen by pressing either the A Button or B Button after the data has been copied.
Data Delete
1. Use the Control Pad to select the data to be erased and press the A Button.
2. Return to the "Crossroads" screen with the B Button.
Viewing the Status Screen
LV The player's current level.
STR Combat strength against enemies.
DEF Defensive strength against enemy attacks, etc.
INT Intelligence. Affects the recovery of Mind Power (MP).
LCK Luck. Has an effect on what items appear.
STATUS The player's current status.
TIME Total amount of time elapsed.
RATE Percentage of map explored.
HP Amount of physical Health Points.
MP Amount of mental Mind Points.
HEART Number of hearts.
EXP Total number of experience points.
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.
Settings Screen Options
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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.
Item Setting
Equipping and using items collected throughout the game allows the player to boost offensive/defensive abilities and recover lost HP and MP.
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1 EQP BODY: Put on protective armor.
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2 EQP ARM R: Equip an item in the player's right hand.
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3 EQP ARM L: Equip an item in the player's left hand.
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4 Use: Use expendable items.
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5 List of 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.
1. Use the Control Pad to select a card to view.
2. Display a selected card's properties with the A Button.
3. Return to the Status Screen with the B Button.
Magic Item Screen
View special items obtained during game play. Return to the Status Screen with the B Button.
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.
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ATTACK < A >
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JUMP < B >
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SPECIAL MOVE < X >
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USE < Y >
Change button configuration.
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 Control Pad to select either YES or NO and press the A Button to confirm.
Command to Erase Stage Clear Data
Backup data is saved to the game cartridge after a stage has been cleared. To erase this data and return the game to its initial default state, press SELECT while holding down the L, R, A, and B Buttons simultaneously at the title screen.
CONTINUE
The game ends when the player runs out of HP. However, if the game has been saved even once it is possible to continue.
Use left and right on the Control Pad to select “Continue” to play on or “End” to quit, and press the A Button.
Status Abnormalities
Player status may be affected if the player is hit by an enemy's special attack.
Poison
Player HP will decrease for a fixed period of time. Use the Recovery Item “Antidote” to quickly nullify the effects of poison.
Curse
The player becomes completely incapable of attacking for a fixed period of time. Use the Recovery Item “Cure Curse” to quickly lift the curse.
Stone
The player becomes completely immobilized. Recover by either receiving damage from an enemy attack or by rapidly pressing left and right on the Control Pad.
Freeze
The player becomes completely immobilized. Recover by either
Items & Weapons
Heart (large/small)
Hearts are depleted when a sub-weapon attack is used.
Sub-Weapon
Only one sub-weapon may be equipped at a time.
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.
Power Ring
A ring that amplifies offensive abilities.
Hard Ring
A ring that bolsters defensive abilities.
Wristband
A bracelet made from cloth.
Gauntlet
A bracelet that increases offensive abilities.
Magical Wristband
A wristband enhanced with magical powers.
Miracle Wrist
Increases luck when equipped.
Leather Armor
Armor made from leather.
Bronze Armor
Armor made out of bronze.
Cotton Robe
A simple cotton garment.
Cotton Clothes
Clothes made of cotton.
Recover HP Potion Meat
Regains lost HP.
Recover MP Mind Restore
Regains lost MP.
Recover from Poison Antidote
Recovers from poison.
Increase Hearts Heart
Increases hearts.
Recover from Cure Curse
Recovers from curse.
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.
HP
Obtaining these items increases the player's HP.
MP
Obtaining these items increases the player's MP.
Heart
Obtaining these items increases the player's heart limit.
Tips & Maps
Use Dual Set-up System Cards Wisely
An Action card and Attribute card must be used in combination to make an effect known, which is then displayed on the DSS screen. Utilize a variety of different cards to increase attributes or use command techniques depending on the situation.
Save Frequently
Save often and be cautious not to get killed, which will end the game, as this persistence will make the player stronger and closer to completing the quest.
Look at the Map
Try attacking the walls surrounding suspiciously empty spaces on the map, as they might break away to reveal a hidden chamber.
Use the Warp Zone
Skillfully use the warp zones scattered throughout the ancient castle to make it easier to move to far away spots.
Enemies & Characters
Nathan Graves
Nathan Graves (player) is the chosen successor to wield the 'Hunter Whip'. His parents, who were Vampire Hunters, were killed 10 years before while banishing Dracula.
Dracula
Sealed off from this world by Nathan's parents and Morris, he is 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, who he believes is the weaker of the two, was chosen as his father's successor.
Morris Baldwin
Morris is Nathan's Master and is teaching him the skills necessary to combat Dracula and his minions. He and Nathan's parents succeeded in banishing Dracula 10 years previously. He chose Nathan as his successor over his son, Hugh, and passed on the 'Hunter Whip'.
Camilla
A loyal minion plotting the complete resurrection of her master, the demon lord Dracula.
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