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Castlevania: Curse of Darkness PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2005
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Metascore
70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: The legendary Castlevania series returns with a new story and a new hero. Hector, one of two Devil Forgemasters who once trained under Dracula, has fled Vallachia disillusioned with the ideals of his mentor. Now, three years after Dracula was defeated in battle at the hands of the Belmonts, Isaac – a former friend and fellow Devil Forgemaster suddenly reappears and orchestrates the execution of Hector's beloved. Fueled by revenge, Hector returns to Vallachia to confront Isaac. Use Devil Forgery skills to develop & enhance "Innocent Devils" allies. RPG elements featuring character growth based on experience points. A deep storyline that unfolds against a backdrop of beautifully environments. Increased number of unlockable features enhances replayability. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    The tools of the demon-hunting trade define Curse. [Nov p.84]
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  2. Worth Playing
    72
    But truly, this slightly-above mediocre release is not what Castlevania should be. The action needs to be tougher, tighter, less "me too" where "Devil May Cry" is concerned.
  3. Game Revolution
    42
    For the determined vampire hunter, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness can be engaging, but only in the manner of any item-heavy level grind.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. AlexB.
    10
    This game was quite enjoyable. I love the new features of devil forging and weapon and armor smithing. I must admit that the bosses were a tad too easy. Other than that, this game was great.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. EmmanuelR.
    10
    This game is awesome because to make weapons you need to kill for item so its packed full of action if you dont like then you are not a gamer the story is awesome and the i.d's powers are amazing this game deserves 100 out of 10.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. NeilD.
    0
    its mindless hacking and slashing. i want something with a little better of a storyline. i mean come on. even the environments sucked. its like they held your hand through the whole thing. hell i liked the original sidecrollers better than this piece of garbage. but what can i say. everyone has to make a mistake sometime right?… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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