This is the Best Castlevania game out there folks!
User Rating: 9.5 | Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo TCD
Great story, slick graphics, awesome cut scenes and steep difficulty make this game the best Castlevania out there. From the second you start the game you know you are playing a real gem. I love the Castlevania series, the original Castlevania was my second game that I had for my NES, after SMB of course. I really loved all the NES and SNES Castlevania games. But they pail in comparison to Rondo of Blood. SOTN is another absolute masterpiece, but it just isn't quite as good as Rondo. I likes the 3-d games also and all of the recent hand helds but they are not even close to Rondo of Blood. This game is not easy! It can be maddening at times, especially with Richter. But that's what makes the game so much more satisfying when you clear a tough area. If you are looking for a great side scroller action game look no further! It's an all time great that will not disappoint.
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