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. SuperWooper
    Apr 30, 2016
    5
    The Nintendo 64 Era was a make-or-break moment for many franchises leaving their comfort zones of traditional 2D platforming and upgrading to 3D. For many franchises like Mario and Zelda, it worked out very well. For others like Earthworm Jim, it didn't work out so well and the franchises never had the success they once had. Unfortunately, Castlevania turned into one of those franchisesThe Nintendo 64 Era was a make-or-break moment for many franchises leaving their comfort zones of traditional 2D platforming and upgrading to 3D. For many franchises like Mario and Zelda, it worked out very well. For others like Earthworm Jim, it didn't work out so well and the franchises never had the success they once had. Unfortunately, Castlevania turned into one of those franchises after this game.… Expand
  2. CamyVero
    Sep 22, 2021
    7
    Se trata de un buen juego. La primera entrega de la saga Castlevania en 3D. Se trata de un juego lineal, no de los considerados metroidvania, pero no le falta nada de lo que hizo famosa a la saga; acción en escenarios tétricos, plataformas, puzzles y batallas contra grandes jefes. Se trata de un juego hijo de su tiempo, con los errores clásicos en la cámara para uno de aquellos primerosSe trata de un buen juego. La primera entrega de la saga Castlevania en 3D. Se trata de un juego lineal, no de los considerados metroidvania, pero no le falta nada de lo que hizo famosa a la saga; acción en escenarios tétricos, plataformas, puzzles y batallas contra grandes jefes. Se trata de un juego hijo de su tiempo, con los errores clásicos en la cámara para uno de aquellos primeros juegos en 3D, a veces nos veremos muriendo de forma injusta por esos mismos errores, pero es un clásico y a estas alturas se le perdona. Un juego recomendable para los fans de la saga y del gaming clásico. Le bajo la nota por debajo del verde debido a sus errores, pero en general es un buen juego y merece ser disfrutado… Expand
  3. 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 gameplay is not really fun. The Mandragora and Nitro level is so damn terrible.

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

Critic Reviews

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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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