Konami just revealed the latest and greatest reason to own a PSP, bringing the official count up to… 6. This one’s huge, kids — break out your whips and get ready forCastlevania: Dracula X Chronicles, announced today at Konami Gamers’ Day.Those of you familiar with theCastlevaniasaga are already aware ofDracula X: Rondo of Blood, released exclusively in Japan for the PC Engine. Those of you who aren’t, say hello to the finest traditionalCastlevaniagame ever made.Rondotakes place chronologically right beforeSymphony of the Nightand featured some truly incredible innovations to the series just prior toCastlevania‘s Metroidization; swappable characters, branching level paths, and a slew of other additions.If you’re thinking “Dang, I wish I could’ve played that!”, you’re in luck.Castlevania: Dracula X Chroniclesis a 2.5d remake ofRondoset to release for the PSP in September of 2007, finally allowing us grubby Americans a proper shot at the title. In an unparalleled feat ofbonus awesome, Konami has also included a straight-up port ofSymphony of the Nightin the game, completing the saga of Richter Belmont in a single package and officially solidifying their title as the best developer in the history of gaming.For more information, be sure to check outJeremy Parish’s comprehensive preview at 1up.
Konami just revealed the latest and greatest reason to own a PSP, bringing the official count up to… 6. This one’s huge, kids — break out your whips and get ready forCastlevania: Dracula X Chronicles, announced today at Konami Gamers’ Day.
Those of you familiar with theCastlevaniasaga are already aware ofDracula X: Rondo of Blood, released exclusively in Japan for the PC Engine. Those of you who aren’t, say hello to the finest traditionalCastlevaniagame ever made.Rondotakes place chronologically right beforeSymphony of the Nightand featured some truly incredible innovations to the series just prior toCastlevania‘s Metroidization; swappable characters, branching level paths, and a slew of other additions.
If you’re thinking “Dang, I wish I could’ve played that!”, you’re in luck.Castlevania: Dracula X Chroniclesis a 2.5d remake ofRondoset to release for the PSP in September of 2007, finally allowing us grubby Americans a proper shot at the title. In an unparalleled feat ofbonus awesome, Konami has also included a straight-up port ofSymphony of the Nightin the game, completing the saga of Richter Belmont in a single package and officially solidifying their title as the best developer in the history of gaming.
For more information, be sure to check outJeremy Parish’s comprehensive preview at 1up.
