Castlevania Advance Collection

by KONAMI

The Developer Says...

Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

Players Like...

❤ Exploration and Combat in the Castlevania Metroidvania Trilogy

The three Metroidvania-style Castlevania games in this collection - Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance, and Aria of Sorrow - task players with methodically exploring Dracula's massive castle, gradually unlocking new abilities and areas. Players must master a variety of weapons, sub-weapons, and magical skills to overcome the castle's powerful enemies and bosses. In Circle of the Moon, the "Dual Setup System" (DSS) allows players to combine attribute and action cards to create over 100 unique spell effects, from fire whips to ice blizzards. Harmony of Dissonance's "Spell Fusion" system lets players combine subweapons with spell books for devastating magical attacks. Aria of Sorrow introduces the "Tactical Souls" system, where players can absorb the souls of defeated enemies, gaining a diverse array of new abilities and attacks. These unique mechanics add significant strategic depth to the classic Castlevania exploration and combat, giving players many options to approach challenges in their preferred style.

❤ Challenging Yet Replayable

The Castlevania games in this collection are renowned for their demanding, skill-based gameplay. Enemies hit hard, bosses require mastery of the mechanics, and death can quickly send players back to the last save point. However, the included "Rewind" feature allows players to undo mistakes and try again. Furthermore, each game offers substantial post-game content and alternate modes to extend the playtime. Circle of the Moon has a "Battle Arena" mode, Harmony of Dissonance features a "Boss Rush" mode, and Aria of Sorrow boasts a robust New Game+ system with additional challenges. These layers of difficulty and replayability cater to hardcore Castlevania fans seeking to fully master the games' demanding yet rewarding gameplay.

❤ Quality of Life Enhancements

In addition to the classic Castlevania action, this collection includes several modern quality-of-life features. Players can quickly save their progress and reload at any point using the "Save/Load" system. The "Rewind" function gives them a second chance to undo mistakes. Detailed enemy and item encyclopedias also provide helpful information about the games' mechanics. These improvements make the experience more accessible and user-friendly, while still preserving the core challenge and exploration that define the Castlevania series.

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