Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2005
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
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    For the determined vampire hunter, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness can be engaging, but only in the manner of any item-heavy level grind.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#29 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 93
  3. Negative: 8 out of 93
  1. EvilForgemaster
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    I find it a great game,especially considered its 3D(and its obvious that Castlevania always had a problem going on with the 3D).Sometimes theI find it a great game,especially considered its 3D(and its obvious that Castlevania always had a problem going on with the 3D).Sometimes the camera might be a bit laggy,and the controls a bit awkward,but in general I find this game a great experience.First of all,the music is top-notch.And what else to expect for a CV game.The story is pretty good as well.But the gameplay is what matters,and I find it damn addictive.Devil forging,item forging,lots of exploration,fluid combat,memorable bosses and environments and some plot twists to keep you thrilled.I dont know why some people bash this game,but I find it great and a must play for any Castlevania fan.… Full Review »
  2. RaphaelGuri
    Jul 31, 2013
    10
    Incrivel.

    POSITIVOS Otimas opcoes de criacao de armas, armaduras, itens; Sistema de evolucao de 'familiars' bem desenvolvido; Grande    Incrivel.

    POSITIVOS
    Otimas opcoes de criacao de armas, armaduras, itens;
    Sistema de evolucao de 'familiars' bem desenvolvido;
    Grande variedade de inimigos;
    Otimas e fluentes animaçoes dos personagens;
    Grande variedade de combos e estilos de uso de armas diferentes;
    Chefes desafiadores e bem elaborados;
    Otimas animacoes em CGI.
    Trama diferente que sai da mesmices da serie;
    Duraçao do jogo no tempo certo.

    NEGATIVOS
    Falta de detalhes no cenario;
    Cenarios podem se tornar repetitivos;

    Jogo sensacional. No final so fica uma pergunta: "Onde esta a versao remake ou hd para PS3 ou XBox360????"    … Full Review »
  3. vitorgaioso
    Sep 12, 2023
    9
    O melhor Castlevania na minha opinião. Sistema de armas, armaduras e 'pets' sensacional.
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