Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Back to Basics
After a short delay, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles wins Europe. Behind this long name is actually conceals a remake of Castlevania: Rondo Blood episode released on PC-Engine in 1993 (it does not make us any younger) the original of which is hidden on the disc. And the technical side is really beautiful Blending action 2D to 3D scenery more beautiful effect. However some may criticize the decidedly retro gameplay of the game in reality, the mechanics of Castlevania has changed significantly since the 1990s, and the panel movement Richter Belmont is much narrower than that of a Sora or Johnatan. We jump, we give a boost, use the secondary weapon, we use a double jump and that's it. It follows that through the succession of levels of wow gold the game (each of which is guarded by a boss) ask more than once a problem since the jumps are often run to the nearest millimeter. Good reflexes are allowed, especially since it is always a small enemy to show up if you make a move difficult.
The Dracula X Chronicles is the platform of hardline (especially hard to tell the truth). As the existing components, there are several ways to approach levels since the path is not linear. It will also need to poke around in the game to discover all the secrets. The first is the character of Maria, trapped somewhere, and you can check once you've saved. It has slightly different skills Richter, and may prove more effective for beginners. Needless to say, oh yes it is not wanted to rush at enemies to get rid of it. No terminal backup is present (the increase was recorded after the completion level) and it is often difficult to find life in this dark world. Exclude not use a potion or change the equipment, it was not managed at that time in a Castlevania. The game has since been succeeded by the formula called "Metroidvania", ie a single place (a huge castle usually) that should be explored thoroughly. If the fans are delighted, the newcomers may be quickly taken aback by the lack of tolerance of the game will have to hang!
A sparkling achievement
Another good surprise of the UMD, the presence of the episode Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in the PSone version. For the record, this component is actually the result of Rondo of Blood and staged Alucard, a vampire very powerful, and because it is a half-vampire. As Maria, access is hidden in The Dracula X Chronicles and it will find the evidence to unlock it. Once done, the title will appear in the main menu and you can rediscover one of the best episodes of the series (and which enjoys a much more modern gameplay also regulars GBA and DS titles are expected to find their marks).
Graphically, The Dracula X Chronicles offers a warm black very successful. This immersion in the past will not fail to charm. The character animation is a little less flamboyant but still very correct. The playability of the game is rather demanding, but with practice you will come to take the AI on its own petard. As for music, we find gothic themes (surprise, surprise) that contribute to fully immerse ourselves in the bath. Rondo of Blood already offers a service life up to it, with the addition of SOTN, it soared.
VERDICT
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles returns to the original concept of the series and offers us a unique quest. Aprr飩eront the nostalgic, the younger will be more difficult.