Castlevania: Curse of Darkness cover
FranchiseCastlevaniaSeriesCastlevania

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Critic score2 critics
Be the first to rate
First release
Nov 01, 2005
Publisher
Konami
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Horror
Platforms
PlayStation 2, Xbox

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is a direct sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The game differs from its predecessor in a number of ways, including a more complex, action-adventure style of gameplay featuring character growth based on accumulated experience points. Master the unique new skills of Devil Forgery to develop and enhance Innocent Devils - allies that will help to conquer enemies, evade traps and solve challenging puzzles.

Also known as Akumajou Dracula: Yami no Juin, Devil's Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness

Attributes

No Attributes added.

Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
In Dracula's Curse, Trevor Belmont teamed up with Sypha Belnades, Grant DaNasty, and Alucard to take down Dracula. Curse of Darkness adds some backstory to this event. Apparently Dracula had two go-to guys, Hector and Isaac. These Generals in Dracula’s army are Devil Forgemasters, which means they pal around with familiars that they can manufacture, then summon and dismiss at will. The story goes that Hector betrayed Dracula in some way in response to objections about Dracula's actions, indirectly causing his defeat at the hands of Trevor Belmont. Ashamed at his own betrayal, Hector gives up the trade until Isaac, who remained loyal to Dracula, kills Hector's girlfriend Rosaly. A furious Hector chases Isaac to the ruins of the castle and the story of this game begins with the playing taking the role of Hector in his quest for vengeance.Read more

In Dracula's Curse, Trevor Belmont teamed up with Sypha Belnades, Grant DaNasty, and Alucard to take down Dracula. Curse of Darkness adds some backstory to this event. Apparently Dracula had two go-to guys, Hector and Isaac. These Generals in Dracula’s army are Devil Forgemasters, which means they pal around with familiars that they can manufacture, then summon and dismiss at will. The story goes that Hector betrayed Dracula in some way in response to objections about Dracula's actions, indirectly causing his defeat at the hands of Trevor Belmont. Ashamed at his own betrayal, Hector gives up the trade until Isaac, who remained loyal to Dracula, kills Hector's girlfriend Rosaly. A furious Hector chases Isaac to the ruins of the castle and the story of this game begins with the playing taking the role of Hector in his quest for vengeance.

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Nov 01, 2005
Xbox
Nov 01, 2005
PlayStation 2
Nov 24, 2005
All 5 release dates
Xbox
Feb 17, 2006
PlayStation 2
Feb 24, 2006
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
exploration, vampire, horse, action-adventure, backtracking
… All 21, wolf, no jumping, explosion, 60 fps on consoles, shopping, collectibles, original soundtrack release, descendants of other characters, minotaurs, real-time combat, christianity, villain, women in refrigerators syndrome, playable boss, ancient curse, male protagonist

At a Glance

Critic Score
66
MediaCommunityBehind the gameRelated

Media

Screenshots

5 screenshotsSee all media

Videos

1 videoSee all videos