Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
About the Game
In Castlevania: Curse of Darkness you play Hector, a former Dracula servant and a Devil Forgemaster, who disowns his dark gifts and aims to live a normal life. This event left Dracula vulnerable to the attacks of the Belmont clan. Now that Dracula is vanished, you must fight back the curse cast upon all Europe. There is but one problem, another Dracula servant does not approve with your plan.
Gameplay & Core Systems
As players himself, they have levels and they can even morph to a different stage depending which weapon you use to fight with them. Unlike Castlevania: Lament of Innocence , you are now able to use many types of weapons: Axes, swords, spears, knuckles and even shields for example. You can also craft your own weapons either by using an existing weapon as a base, and having some additional material such as bronze, steel and aluminium or having an extra amount of materials. The battle system allows you to lock on to an enemy and hit them with multiple combos. You have some control on your Innocent Devil, and can command it to use certain skills, guard you and join the fight.
Standout Features
- As players himself, they have levels and they can even morph to a different stage depending which weapon you use to fight with them.
- Unlike Castlevania: Lament of Innocence , you are now able to use many types of weapons: Axes, swords, spears, knuckles and even shields for example.
- You can also craft your own weapons either by using an existing weapon as a base, and having some additional material such as bronze, steel and aluminium or having an extra amount of materials.
- The battle system allows you to lock on to an enemy and hit them with multiple combos.
- Innocent Devil: You have some control on your Innocent Devil, and can command it to use certain skills, guard you and join the fight.
- Dracula: This event left Dracula vulnerable to the attacks of the Belmont clan.
- Being a Devil Forgemaster now gives players an ability to forge familiars to fight by your side.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Castlevania: Curse of Darkness | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Konami Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami of Europe GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | PAN Vision AB | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Konami of Europe GmbH | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Konami Corporation of Europe B.V. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Marketed by | Konami of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Konami Corporation | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Konami Corporation | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Digital Zero Inc. | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Konami | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2005-11-01 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2005-11-24 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-16 | France | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-16 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-17 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-02-15 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2005-11-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 1, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 083717201359 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21168 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009Z3K9O | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 44952251 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21168 | Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-66175 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988602124637 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 110604433 | Japan | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000B8IR8I | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927027608 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53755 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53755 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-53755 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4012927027585 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1461695897 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988602132632 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-66668 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1500446663 | Japan; Konami the Best release | MobyGames |
| upc | 083717201359 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0009Z3K9O | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 44952251 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting