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Castlevania: Bloodlines

Also known as Castlevania: The New Generation (EU), Vampire Killer (JP)

Developer
Konami
Also on
MSX
North America March 17, 1994 Konami
Europe March 20, 1994 Konami
Japan March 18, 1994 Konami
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Castlevania: Bloodlines review

Lecarde is by far the better character, and playing with him makes for a much more enjoyable journey due in part to his wider array of moves, and also in part to the easier, smoother gameplay that results from him knowing them. However, sometimes you might get the odd feeling…

Marc Golding · December 19, 2003

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Castlevania: Bloodlines review HG exclusive

Castlevania: Bloodlines, the Genesis’ lone foray into the CV realm, suffered the misfortune of being released during the same era of gaming as effect-laden Super Castlevania IV and mythical Rondo of Blood. Reluctantly playing the hapless third sister of the two aforementioned…

darkfact · June 11, 2005

Castlevania: Bloodlines review

As the world's people have consistently turned to the Belmonts for protection from the manifested Evil that is Dracula, so too have the Belmonts reciprocally thrived of their sacrifice to the destruction of the dark lord. It's in their blood; their blood is special. The human…

ethereal · March 14, 2004

Castlevania: Bloodlines review

For once, Lord Dracula, sent to the blazes of Hell by another pawn bestowed by the Belmont blood, hasn't come back through means beyond human comprehension. Rather, he is preparing to make a baneful reappearance through the aid of Countess Elizabeth Bartley, who is willing to…

siegfried · February 7, 2003

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