Castlevania
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Released On:
21 Oct 2003
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Castlevania: Lament of Innocence , a PlayStation 2 exclusive, is the prequel to all previous Castlevania games, explaining the connection and never-ending war between the Belmont family and Dracula.
You play as Leon Belmont, who was once a Baron for the King. After his betrothed, Sara, was kidnapped and taken to a large castle, Leon asked the Church for permission to command his underlings to attack the castle. However, due to the Crusades going on in the East, he is denied such permission. Despite this, he denounces his title and leaves, with no weapon or clue to the castle, driven by his love for Sara. He is stopped by an alchemist named Rinaldo, who was once a vampire-hunter himself, and given the Whip of Alchemy, which sets him on his quest.
The gameplay combines hack-and-slash elements with strategic planning. To gain new abilities, you must first master the previous ones. This also includes relics and orbs, which greatly aid in your quest to rescue Sara. Relics allow you to perform special abilities necessary for solving certain puzzles, while orbs combine with power-ups picked up during the game to create massive offensive or defensive power. The game is filled with secrets, including five hidden bosses, who yield rewards upon defeat.
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Sony PN:
SLES-53755 (United Kingdom)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy action-adventure game where players control a knight who must renounce his title to rescue his kidnapped betrothed from a vampire's castle. You'll battle monsters and uncover a mysterious plot in a world where the Church is preoccupied with crusades.
Story
PROLOGUE
In an era long past, as monarchies weakened, local feudal lords grew in power. The first knights simply protected their lords' domains.
With the reforms of the late 11th century, knights became protectors of the peace. They valued courage and honor, fighting heretics and heathens in God's name.
In this age, one company of knights was said to be invincible due to two men: Leon Belmont and Mathias Cronqvist.
Leon Belmont was a courageous man who feared nothing and whose combat abilities were second to none. Mathias Cronqvist was a genius tactician, whose learning made him an exception in a largely illiterate society. They trusted each other completely and were bound by an old friendship.
Sorrow awaited Mathias upon his return from a victorious campaign. It was news of the sudden death of his beloved wife, Elisabetha. Mathias' grief was profound and he became bedridden.
A year has passed since then. Thanks to Leon's efforts, their company remains proudly undefeated. However, a mysterious army of monsters suddenly appears in Leon's domain.
The Crusades are raging in the East, and the Church is focusing on fighting heathens rather than monsters. It has forbidden unauthorized battles. Leon wants permission to sortie, but the Church has no intention of granting it.
One night, Mathias struggles from his sickbed and tells Leon that the appearance of the monsters is tied to a vampire. This vampire has a castle in the Forest called Eternal Night. Mathias also reveals that Leon's betrothed, Sara, has been kidnapped and brought to that castle.
Leon realizes that he must renounce his title to rescue his beloved. The forest is swollen with darkness, as if it would rob away everything, and only moonlight provides a ray of hope. A great legend is about to begin.
Controls
left analog stick
Walk/run [tip sharply to run]
X button
Light whip attack/switch zones / Examine / Confirm
Square button
Heavy whip attack/switch zones
Circle button
Sub weapon/cancel
Triangle button
Jump/confirm
R1 button
Guard / Guard stance while held
R2 button
Guard / Guard stance while held
L1 button
Orb circle window open
L2 button
Relic circle window open
R1 button + Triangle button
Activates relic. Leon is immobilized while a relic is activating. Press R1 button + Triangle button to deactivate effect.
right analog stick
Tip sharply to open the real time window. Use to move the cursor in the real time window. Use to select choices in a circle window.
directional button
Moves the cursor, etc.
SELECT button
Map screen open/close
START button
Sub-screen open/close
How to Play
Detailed Game Controls
Acquiring Skills
As Leon battles his way through the castle, a variety of offensive and defensive skills can be learned. New skills are learned by satisfying specific conditions, such as attacking certain enemies.
The skills acquired by Leon can be checked on the status screen.
Starting the Game
The player assumes the role of Leon Belmont to rescue his betrothed, Sara Trantoul, who has been abducted by the vampire Walter Bernhard. Using a whip, sub-weapons, and relics, battle your way to your beloved in Walter's castle through five horrific areas of monsters and bosses.
After the introductory screens and prologue movie are displayed, the Title Screen will appear. Select CONTINUE, NEW GAME or OPTIONS.
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CONTINUE: Resume a previously saved CASTLEVANIA® LAMENT OF INNOCENCE™ game using data saved on a memory card [8MB] [for PlayStation®2].
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NOTE: The continue option will not appear on the Title Screen unless a saved game is stored on a memory card [8MB] [for PlayStation®2].
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NEW GAME: Start a new game from the beginning. You will be taken to a NAME ENTRY screen to enter a name of a save file. Subsequently, the FILE SELECT menu will be displayed to choose a save file. The game will begin after the save file is confirmed.
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OPTIONS: Adjust game settings. Follow the on-screen menus for additional information.
Saving the Game
During the quest, Leon will acquire new skills, items and abilities. It is possible to save the game on a memory card [8MB] [for PlayStation®2]. Depending on your available free space, you can create multiple save files.
Games can only be saved when Leon enters the Save Room. Leon must stand in the glowing circle near the statue. Follow the on-screen instructions to save your current game progress.
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NOTE: Save Rooms are clearly marked in red color on the map. Save Rooms will also restore Leon's HP to maximum.
Game Screen Overview
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MP Gauge
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HP Gauge
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Sub-weapon
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Heart Counter
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Relic
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Enemy
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1 Hit!
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Damage given to the enemy
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Item
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Leon
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Item Name: Potion
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Enemy Name: Skeleton Archer
Sub-Screen Overview
Access the sub-screen menu to review Leon's status, items and equipment by pressing the START button. Various information, including Leon's status parameters, money in possession and game options can be examined on this screen.
Move the cursor to equipment icons to check the names and descriptions of equipment. Move the cursor to Leon Belmont to check your play record. Some aspects of your play record are required for unlocking certain moves, so be sure to save your games.
Status Parameters
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HP: "Hit Points" are a measure of Leon's remaining HEALTH. Leon sustains damage when he is hit by an enemy attack or trap. The game is over when the HP gauge drops to zero. HP may be restored by some items. HP are fully restored in the Save Rooms.
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MP: "Magic Points" are a measure of Leon's MAGICAL ENERGY. This magical energy is used to power relics which can unleash damaging attacks on enemies. When magical energy is used, the gauge will begin to decrease. MP can be restored by guarding against special attacks from enemies.
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Hearts: "Hearts" are a measure of Leon's stored energy for using sub-weapons. In addition to sub-weapons, attacks powered up by using an Orb also use hearts. The amount of hearts consumed will vary depending on the sub-weapon and/or attack move. Hearts can be earned by destroying enemies and breaking open candle stands scattered through the castle.
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Big Heart: Worth the value of 10 hearts.
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Small Heart: Worth the value of 2 hearts.
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Atk: Leon's attacking strength with the whip.
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Def: Leon's defensive rating. This figure indicates how much damage is minimized in percents. For example, "5" means a 5% reduction in damage.
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Con: A numerical rating of Leon's CONSTITUTION. This attribute influences Leon's ability to recover from afflictions such as poisoning or curse. A higher rating results in a faster recovery.
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Int: A numerical rating of Leon's INTELLIGENCE. This attribute influences the attacking strength of sub-weapons.
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Lck: A numerical rating of Leon's LUCK. This attribute influences the likelihood of enemies dropping valuable or important items helpful to Leon's quest.
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Status: An indication of Leon's body status. Body status is rated according to the following categories:
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Good: Leon's body and overall health is functioning normally.
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Poison: Leon's body is POISONED, resulting in decreased body functionality. Leon will sustain 1 HP of damage regularly over a set amount of time and his movements will be interrupted by painful spasms. POISON may be neutralized by drinking SERUM. Without SERUM, Leon will slowly recover from the effects of POISON.
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Curse: Leon's body is CURSED, resulting in an inability to use spells or special attacks. Using UNCURSE POTIONS will dispel a CURSE, but even without UNCURSE POTIONS, Leon will slowly recover from the effects of CURSE.
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Stone: Leon's body has been TURNED TO STONE and is unable to move or defend from enemy attacks. Escape this condition by jiggling the left analog stick. The faster you react influences Leon
Items & Weapons
Big Meat
A big piece of meat.
High Potion
Medicine that recovers 100 HP. A bit hard to swallow.
HP Max Up
Increases the amount of Leon's maximum HP count by 10.
Heart Max Up
Increases the amount of Leon's maximum Heart count by 10.
Serum
Recovers from poison.
Magical Ticket
Enables Leon to transport to the front of Rinaldo's house.
Keys
Keys will help you in unlocking doors or gaining passage through locked areas of the castle.
Small Meat
A little piece of meat on a bone.
Potion
Medicine that recovers 50 HP.
MP Max Up
Increases the amount of Leon's maximum MP count by 10.
Uncurse Potion
Medicine that purges curses.
Rosario
When Leon picks up this item, all enemies on screen will be instantly destroyed.
Map
Maps enable you to chart your quest through the castle and aid in navigation.
Whip of Alchemy
The whip Rinaldo creates with alchemy.
Whip of Ice
Ice elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy.
Vampire Killer
The whip that will destroy all who are related to the kindred of the night.
Whip of Flames
Fire elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy.
Whip of Lightning
Lightning elemental added onto the Whip of Alchemy.
Black Bishop
A chess piece carved in detail out of ebony. It will increase your attack temporarily.
Crystal Skull
Unbelievable technology that allows you to disappear by bending light.
Little Hammer
Little hammer that grants wishes. Produces money every time it hits.
Meditative Incense
This incense burned by magic gradually recovers your Hearts.
Svarog Statue
A statue in the image of the fire god. Flames sprout in your footsteps.
White Bishop
A chess piece carved in detail out of ivory. It will increase your defense temporarily.
Invincible Jar
Invincible for a time.
Lucifer's Sword
Unleashes an attack wave. Ornamental piece not suited for battle.
Saisei Incense
This incense burned by magic gradually recovers your HP.
Wolf's Foot
Lets you run fast like a wolf.
Black Orb
Magical orb; glows black.
Green Orb
Magical orb; glows green.
Red Orb
Magical orb; glows red.
Yellow Orb
Magical orb; glows yellow.
Blue Orb
Magical orb; glows blue.
Purple Orb
Magical orb; glows purple.
White Orb
Magical orb; glows white.
Tips & Maps
MAP SCREEN
The map can be displayed any time during play by pressing the SELECT button. It shows the area Leon is traveling in, with entered rooms shaded blue, save rooms red, and unexplored areas gray if a map item has been obtained.
AREA NAME
Indicates Leon's present area.
PERCENTAGE
Shows Leon's progress in the area. If Leon has thoroughly explored the area, 'COMPLETE' will be displayed.
PLAYER CURSOR
Indicates Leon's location and direction.
COMPASS
A red tip points north on the map.
FLOOR
Indicates which floor Leon is on, and the total number of floors in the area.
MAP CONTROLS
Various buttons control map functions: SELECT to display, A to close, left analog stick to move, right analog stick to rotate/tilt, R1 to enlarge, R2 to reduce, L1 to switch map modes, and L2 to set marker stones.
MAP MODES
The map has two modes: Fixed mode, where its position is fixed and stopped from rotating, and Rotation mode, where it freely rotates to match Leon's direction of travel.
PLACEMENT OF MARKER STONES
Leon can place marker stones anywhere on the area map as convenient place markers by pressing the L2 button while the map is open to access the marker placement menu.
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