Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

 PSP
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2007
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 125 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 150
  3. Negative: 7 out of 150
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  1. AlexW.
    Jan 1, 2008
    6
    I would've liked to see the games actually optimized for the PSP. SotN IS the PSone version... I was hoping to atleast get the 16:9 resolution, the games themselves are still GREAT, but just not near as good a compilation as it could've been.
  2. LopsterPopster
    Mar 31, 2012
    8
    A nice remake of Rondo of Blood, it looks so much prettier. It kept the same difficult-as-hell gameplay while also sticking to the storyline. The best part? You can unlock the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. I was super stoked when I found out this little gem. Now that's what I mostly use this game for anymore, but all-in-all still great.
  3. sprintinmario
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    Castlevanai The Dracula X Chronicles is an amazing remake. First off not only do you get an awesome remake but two equally amazing games. (those being Castlevania Rondo of blood and Castlevania symphony of the night)

    Presentaion: Dracula X chronicles is a 2.5D remake of Castlevania Rondo of blood. Now I will say this is a very detailed game it looks very gothic and castlevania-ish. But    Castlevanai The Dracula X Chronicles is an amazing remake. First off not only do you get an awesome remake but two equally amazing games. (those being Castlevania Rondo of blood and Castlevania symphony of the night)

    Presentaion: Dracula X chronicles is a 2.5D remake of Castlevania Rondo of blood. Now I will say this is a very detailed game it looks very gothic and castlevania-ish. But the visuals can be mussy at points and out right **** at times (by that I mean in one area in The Graveyard stage if you play this game youll know what I mean) overall a good looking game but it doesn't pop like the original.

    Gameplay: Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles is classic 2-d castlevania action at its finest. This is considered a CLASSIC Castlevania game but its also pretty nonlinear. Each level has two to three ways to beat it each having its own boss. There's about 14 stages to whip your way through. You can also play as another character that plays completely different to Richter our main hero. Maria Renard has doves as her main weapon shes can throw two at a time and they act as boomerangs. She has two slide abilities and a double jump and her subweapon animal buddices CAN **** **** UP. Though she's a glass cannon be careful with her.

    Plot: A group of cultists lead by the evil Priest Shaft resurrect count Dracula. Knowing that a Belmont is on his way to reck his **** up Dracula immedietley sets his plan into motion and attacks Richter's home town and kindaps his girlfriend Annete and her sister Maria Renard. Now not only does Ricther need to rescue his girlfriend but because of his.. DIVINE BLOODLINE he must defeat Dracula.

    Music.OH MY ****ING GOD THE ****ING SOUNDTRACK THE ****ING SOUDTRACK THE ****ING SOUNDTRACK. IS AMAZING. One of if not the best Castlevania soundtrack of all ****ing time. Songs such as "Cross a Fear", "Slash", and "Beginning" (or Dreams of Triumph as this game calls it) make an amzing return. The soundtrack is fast paced fully orchestral and overall some of the best videogame music of all time BARNONE.

    FinalThoughts: I love this game theres 3 whole games here. Multiple pathways, Time attack, a co-op bossrush, ****ing excellent music and good graphics. I will say the PCENGINE version of ROB handles better but that's just me. If you own a Psp and don't have this game GET IT    … Expand
  4. ZARCOTRON
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Bravo KONAMI buen remake del Rondo. Tener 3 juegos de esta calidad en un solo juego es un REGALO para el videojugador. Maravilloso y perfecto, como los clásicos de antes.
    Compra obligada si te gusta el género y tienes la PSP. Puntuar con menos de un 9 a estos 3 juegos es una insensatez y un no entender de videojuegos.
    Lo mejor: incluye contenido desbloqueable de dos juegos completos,    Bravo KONAMI buen remake del Rondo. Tener 3 juegos de esta calidad en un solo juego es un REGALO para el videojugador. Maravilloso y perfecto, como los clásicos de antes.
    Compra obligada si te gusta el género y tienes la PSP. Puntuar con menos de un 9 a estos 3 juegos es una insensatez y un no entender de videojuegos.

    Lo mejor: incluye contenido desbloqueable de dos juegos completos, el Simphony of the night y el Rondo of blood, que se consigue jugando, nada de DLC's o micropagos. Ambos en español, BRUTAL. Gracias KONAMI. Kojima a la basura!!    … Expand
  5. Stealthgear
    Mar 19, 2015
    6
    New players will be thrown back by how simple the controls are. You can't make him whip in any direction, only forward. This Castlevania is laggy and too punishing once you start into it. I wish they had made this more fluid and faster, but they were really strict to make it like an NES game. The music is excellent. There are also some fun animations / dialogue that don't ruin the game.New players will be thrown back by how simple the controls are. You can't make him whip in any direction, only forward. This Castlevania is laggy and too punishing once you start into it. I wish they had made this more fluid and faster, but they were really strict to make it like an NES game. The music is excellent. There are also some fun animations / dialogue that don't ruin the game. They had an oppurtunity to make a new game but they copied the old ones. I'm not going to recommend this one unless you already like Castlevania, and then probably only the NES or Genesis ones.… Expand
  6. nitorita
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    RONDO OF BLOOD - 8/10
    Right off the bat, this game is a huge improvement from Super Castlevania IV, which was just masochistically hard to play. The gameplay has been optimized and no longer feels clunky. Monsters are no longer as random as before, losing health isn't as punishing when it comes to the bosses, and healing items are more common. Bosses now perform moves that can actually be    RONDO OF BLOOD - 8/10
    Right off the bat, this game is a huge improvement from Super Castlevania IV, which was just masochistically hard to play. The gameplay has been optimized and no longer feels clunky. Monsters are no longer as random as before, losing health isn't as punishing when it comes to the bosses, and healing items are more common. Bosses now perform moves that can actually be dodged.

    The game stays true to its predecessors by keeping key elements that previous games had, such as iconic monsters and items. Some story has been added to the game, giving you a bit of background as to what is going on. The graphics have been improved as well and there are cool little cutscenes to watch. The timer was removed from this game, removing the pressure of having to reach the end of the stage in time and allowing you to explore. You can also save mid-stage, which is great whenever you want to take a break.

    I like the addition of secret stages and characters that you can unlock (and actually have to, for the true ending). However, because they are secrets, there is no easy way to find them all without wasting hours upon hours exploring every nook and cranny. I suggest using a guide (after you've beaten the game) to unlock the secrets easily. Luckily, thanks to stage select, you won't need to repeat the game each time just to unlock each secret.

    Overall, the game is quite balanced. It isn't impossibly hard but it still offers a reasonable challenge. I am pleased that Konami recognized and corrected what they did wrong with Castlevania IV. Having a secret true ending gives you reason to keep playing and exploring the game.

    SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT - 9/10
    (First off, this sequel needs to be unlocked by finding it inside of Rondo of Blood on the PSP, in a secret stage. I frankly don't understand why it got locked off like this. Consult a guide to find it easily.)

    Within the first five minutes of playing this sequel, my mind is already blown. The game feels so smooth to play, and the added RPG aspects like equipment and map make the game feel so much more enjoyable to play. I see why everyone promotes Symphony of the Night as being the best game of the series. It pioneers the Igavania genre and sets a precedent.

    Symphony of the Night's decision to include a world map changes the gameplay completely. Instead of just being a level-based platformer, you're now enticed to explore every room, find every item, beat every boss, and so on. Adding RPG aspects gives you a sense of customization by allowing you to be in control of how you want your character to be instead of forcing you to have to use the same whip all game.

    My main peeve with SotN, which is a silly oversight by Konami actually, is that using items is a pain. Instead of opening up your inventory and using the items like you would in a typical RPG, you have to equip them as a weapon and activate them in game. This is incredibly annoying. Plus, items are not sorted in the inventory, which makes it troublesome to search through.

    The map is a bit open-ended and doesn't tell you where to go once you reach mid-game. Key items are scattered in different areas of the castle that tends to be the opposite of where the last item was, which forces you to have to travel around a lot. The game doesn't tell you how to use several key items after you acquire them either, forcing you to have to consult the Internet.

    If you explore too much, there's a possibility that you might end up being overleveled, causing the rest of the map to be extremely easy. I ended up basically taking no damage from the last 4-5 bosses of the main map because of that. And yet, on the second map, the difficulty starts to ramp back up again, and the final boss is really difficult if you aren't overleveled.    … Expand
  7. Marc.D.
    Nov 9, 2007
    9
    Judged on their own merits, the sum of this compilation's parts stand up very well as action titles. However, as a whole, they form the best value in gaming this side of The Orange Box. Besides some lingering control issues and horrible voice acting in SOTN...the game packs a remarkable amount of quality into its UMD. A true gem for all PSP owners.
  8. JacobP.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Excellent. It has Symphony of the Night on it! Plus a brand new, addictive remake of Rondo of Blood! If you're a fan of Castlevania or the prospect of going head to head with Dracula- geddit now!
  9. TheB.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    It gets a ten just for having two of the best Castlevania games of all time on it. Who cares if the remake is good?
  10. TLink
    Mar 3, 2008
    8
    I've played nearly all the Castlevania games and have beaten most of them. My all-time fave is definitely Symphony of The Night and the great part is, you don't have to beat the difficult Rondo of Blood to unlock it (you can do it in Level 3.) Rondo has awesome graphics but is a very hard game. Instead of the backslide move they give you a backflip. Which is unforgiving, as you I've played nearly all the Castlevania games and have beaten most of them. My all-time fave is definitely Symphony of The Night and the great part is, you don't have to beat the difficult Rondo of Blood to unlock it (you can do it in Level 3.) Rondo has awesome graphics but is a very hard game. Instead of the backslide move they give you a backflip. Which is unforgiving, as you often land on a monster while executing the move to escape another. Also, it's hard to use the backflip to reach upper platforms. It looks like you should be able to get higher with a backflip to reach them, but for some reason I miss half the time. The monsters drain much of your life and when die you have to restart at the beginning of the level, which is harsh by today's standards. Buy Dracula X for Symphony of The Night unless you're a hardcore gamer that likes a tough challenge. Worth the money, definitely.… Expand
  11. Cody
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    A great game. The 3d remake looks great, sounds great, and plays great. In Symphony you can even play as Maria. All of this and tons of replay value make it a perfect game.
  12. YoungFrank
    Jan 14, 2008
    9
    This Castlevania game for the PSP is a winner. If you're a fan of the more recent series, you may find the linear nature of Rondo a bit shocking, but it's still very enjoyable and fun. If your still unhappy, there's the level select with branching paths, as well as the fantastic Symphony of the Night as an unlockable that you can fall back on. All three games have great This Castlevania game for the PSP is a winner. If you're a fan of the more recent series, you may find the linear nature of Rondo a bit shocking, but it's still very enjoyable and fun. If your still unhappy, there's the level select with branching paths, as well as the fantastic Symphony of the Night as an unlockable that you can fall back on. All three games have great value, are very replayable, and should eat up plenty of unconstructive time spent staring out the window on the bus or in waiting rooms or something. The characters mouths and facial expressions never move and the voice acting is a little painful, but it's forgivable- especially as the game supports stereo surround and the music is good enough to make up for it. The whole package is accessible and sold at a bargain price, and this game has not left me wanting for more. I'm glad the first Castlevania game for the PSP was so good and stuck to it's roots, and I'm looking forward to another PSP installment of the series. Try this game- today! … Expand
  13. DavidScott
    Jun 30, 2008
    10
    Best Game Ever for the PSP!!! I was a huge Castlevania fan for all the other platform games. By FAR not the most difficult Castlevania game to beat but the hidden characters/items, multiple scenarios, and unlockable mini games including Sympthony of the Night and the Orignal Rondo of Blood make this game a prize! This game is a MUST for all Castlevania enthusiasts! Quite a collector!
  14. BariscanBozkurt
    Jun 1, 2016
    6
    1993 yılında oynasam gerçekten kaliteli diyebilirdim ancak bu orjinali için geçerli. Fakat burda Remake'i için konuşuyoruz. Bence bir oyunun Remake'i yapılıyorsa o oyun geliştirilmeli, yeni içerikler eklenmeli ve modern bir hale getirilmeli. Daha iyi grafiklerle ortaya koymak o Remake'i iyi yapmaz. Normal yapar sadece. Bu yüzden 10/6 veriyorum.
  15. JackTbug
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Castlevania dracula x chronicles is underrated psp game ever, it features castlevania rondo of blood which isn't released in usa, and remastered ps1 castlevania, get castlevania dracula x chronicles for psp.
  16. Trevwin
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    absolutely jaw gratingly hideous. worth it for SoTN, but my god they dropped the ball on this one. Gameplay amongst the worst I've ever encountered, it's like they ramped up the difficulty by giving your hero advanced arthritis.
  17. Fortes23
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    Apesar das mecânicas travadas, é exatamente essa a proposta do jogo, repaginar um dos melhores Castlevania Clássico com um visual 2.5D.
  18. Moony545
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    Об игре можно сказать, что она сделана с душой! Это отражается в красивых декорациях, в музыке (тут имеется даже специальный плеер для прослушивания композиций из игры, треки кстати, нужно выбивать из специальных мест, по ходу игры) и в разных мелочах. Почти все старые мелодии подверглись аранжировке, появились также новые мелодии, даже появились треки из Symphony of the Night, а звучитОб игре можно сказать, что она сделана с душой! Это отражается в красивых декорациях, в музыке (тут имеется даже специальный плеер для прослушивания композиций из игры, треки кстати, нужно выбивать из специальных мест, по ходу игры) и в разных мелочах. Почти все старые мелодии подверглись аранжировке, появились также новые мелодии, даже появились треки из Symphony of the Night, а звучит все это, просто потрясающе! В течении всей игры, нашему взору открываются уровни с величественными строениями, красивыми пейзажами, затонувшими кораблями, а какие тут боссы, заглядение! Но и это не все, в виде подарка, щедрая Конами поместила в игру оригинальный Rondo of Blood и немного измененный - Symphony of the Night! Конечно Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles сложная, но не настолько, как например версии с NES, так что, пройти можно и даже нужно и желательно два раза, в игре ведь две концовки. Ради этой игры я и покупал psp, о чем ни секунды не жалел.… Expand
  19. Misaghjrh
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    Weak points:
    - There is nothing here :) go and buy this game ASAP!

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#11 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#4 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. Game Informer
    70
    As a reinvented version of a 16-bit game, this looks quite nice on the PSP's sharp display, but it plays like nobody's greased the machinery since its original 1993 release. [Oct 2007, p.127]
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  2. Play Magazine
    85
    Given the obscurity of the original PC engine origins and all the extras that play to true fans, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is an esoteric gem. [Oct 2007, p.92]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    83
    Classic "Rondo" alone would be a great budget title for virgin Western audiences; adding a remake and "Symphony" turns this into a no-brainer. [Nov 2007, p.120]
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