Castlevania

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 31, 1998
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Game Revolution
    42
    Pales in comparison to its cousins and is not worth the money to buy. With repetitive gameplay and almost no depth, you're better off letting Dracula ravage the countryside. Might help lower global population numbers.

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best N64 Game of 1998
6
#6 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
4
#4 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 72
  3. Negative: 13 out of 72
  1. Cornholio1349
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    I keep playing this game every now and then. I understand the controller might be a draw back but if you have enough experience with 3rdI keep playing this game every now and then. I understand the controller might be a draw back but if you have enough experience with 3rd person games this shouldnt be an issue. The music is great and so is the atmosphere. You will love it from start to end. Give it a try and enjoy a masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. Alkecyrax
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    I'm sure the biggest problem with this game is the way the levels are planned. Controls and graphics are OK, but what happens during gameplayI'm sure the biggest problem with this game is the way the levels are planned. Controls and graphics are OK, but what happens during gameplay is not really fun. The Mandragora and Nitro level is so damn terrible.… Full Review »
  3. AValis
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    As a man, I generally enjoy playing games in which I am a male. A lot of female characters in media are obnoxious, and can come off asAs a man, I generally enjoy playing games in which I am a male. A lot of female characters in media are obnoxious, and can come off as attention grubbing (Lara Croft, etc). This is one game where they designed and really thought out a heroine who is regular but fantastic, and a joy to take control of. Navigating the somber 3D environments that nod endlessly to the NES makes me wonder why many Castlevania purists turn their nose up at this cart - perhaps because being Carrie Fernandez is more fun than ol' Reinhardt? (Though his presence begs you to play through once more, extending it's replayability considerably). This is a dark and impressive game, and belongs next to every N64.… Full Review »
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