Castlevania

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 31, 1998
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
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  1. Eebowai85
    Mar 6, 2021
    2
    This game wanted to be great but just didn't transition to 3D nearly as well as many other titles. This was an idea that was tried far too early. The tech just wasn't there yet.

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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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
  1. Nintendorks
    80
    A refreshing change of pace from most of the cutesy games that come out for the N64. It's a fun ride, and as the first 3d game in the series, it shows the versatility of the series.
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    88
    The first attempt to bring the Belmonts to 3D was, for its time, an excellent one. [Jan 2004, p.189]
  3. TotalGames.net
    85
    If you're prepared to overlook, or at least work around, the faults, Castlevania is well worth considering. The only thing that old hands at Castlevania will be left wondering is why you can't swing with the whip.
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