Overview

Also Known As
Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle
Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

PlayStation Portable

  • US 23rd Oct 2007
  • JP 8th Nov 2007
  • EU 18th Feb 2008
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Reviews

  • Review Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (PlayStation Portable)

    A fang-tastic introduction to Castlevania's finest instalments

    Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is one of those packages that sits awkwardly on the fence between remake and compilation. While the main attraction is the fully-fledged modern day remake of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood there are other prizes on offer which may take a player’s...

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Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles News

  • Feature Castlevania's Gory PlayStation Bloodline

    We take a look back at the Sony history of Konami's famous franchise

    Konami’s Castlevania series may have established its reputation on Nintendo consoles, but in recent years it has branched out to find commercial and critical success on other systems, most notably the PlayStation line of consoles. With Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 looming...

About The Game

Konami's whip-cracking vampire classic rises again in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

An update of the classic PC Engine title, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, the PSP® title marks the first time the series has been released for the Sony handheld and also the first time the PC Engine game has been released in Europe. The conversion has been updated to make use of the stunning capabilities of the PSP®, and features 3D graphics and all-new gameplay. Fans of the original game will also be able to unlock a pixel-perfect versions of the PC Engine game and of the acclaimed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by achieving specific goals.

Set in in 1792, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles follows Richter Belmont as he battles to return Dracula to the oblivion from which he came. Having seen his beloved Annette kidnapped by his vampiric nemesis, Richter and his loyal friend, Maria, must wield the legendary Vampire Hunter whip and fight through the tainted countryside and enter Dracula’s Castle to stop this horrific scenario from destroying humanity.

As befits the first PSP® Castlevania title, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles brings the PC Engine classic to life with all-new 3D graphics but retaining the original side-scrolling gameplay. Players are charged with battling through more than 10 stages as either Richter or Maria, each with their own unique skills and battle abilities. Similarly, to add replay value, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles lets players return to stages they have previously completed to compete for high scores or rare items.

In addition to new 3D graphics, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles also boasts new character designs by renowned Castlevania artist Ayumi Kojima, and introduces a new sound collection feature that will let players unlock music to listen to, and assign as they wish to produce their bespoke soundtracks.

“Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is one of the greatest games never to see a proper release in Europe – until now,” commented Christopher Heck, European Brand Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles will let players experience this incredible game for the first time on the PSP®, while updating its timeless gameplay with new 3D graphics that bring this integral part of the ongoing Castlevania saga to life.”