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CASTLEVANIA RETURNS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 47 / 51
Date: May 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Finally Konami is back on track with the castlevnia series. Personally I think that the Gameboy Advance is the best thing to happen to video games in years and castlevania: circle of the moon is proof. Throughout the castlevania legacy, only a hand full of games harnessed that classic feel. The balance of the original games on the NES was lost for some time. What few realize is that the main character should not be allowed to whip in all directions or have a 3D enviorment to roam. The classic castlevania's had a limited attack range, with scrolling that went from lef to right, and thats what made game great. Castlevania: Circle of the moon does just that. Like the great Dracula X for the PC engine, Circle of the Moon is a deep RPG/Action side scroller. A now endangered species for video games. The game begins with the ressurection of Dracula. Castlevania's graphics are quality 32-bit and sized for the GBA. The sound is also excellent for a cart the size of castlevania circle of the moon. The game is both long and in depth. there are even different paths and characters to play, so the reply value of this game remains high. All of the staple elements of the series are present, including hearts, secondary weapons, and various levels of whips. New Magic abilities give a more advanced RPG feel to this game. Overall, I was suprised. This game is gold, and I wish that I could thak konami for making it. Castlevania returns as a great nostalgic journey into the mastery of the 2D side-scroller.

Castelvania is sweet!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 34
Date: May 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game, I think everyone that owns a gameboy advance should get this game. Pick this one up!

Castlevania CotM is a MUST have for every RPG/Action fan

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: May 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This spooky RPG/Adventure is a must have for every GBA fan. Even if your not an RPG/Action fan, this game could change your taste of gaming. This game is like the classic side scroller exept it has doorways you can go through also. There are enough side doors through-out the game to get you lost which adds to the total game time. Not only is this game fun but it has pure addictive qualities unlike any game I have ever played. This game is about 15 hours long if you know exactly what to do and play it straight through without getting any secret items or power ups, but if you get all the secret items and power ups it can last as long as 25 hours. So anyone who gets Game Boy Advance this title is a must have no matter what your gaming tastes are.

Castlevania is back

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Castlevania was always a great series, but the best game was Symphony of the Night for the Playstation. Circle of the Moon is the same type of game. You don't advance through levels, but rather explore the castle. You will have to revisit areas you were at before. This is a great idea. And the new idea of the magic system is great. I am getting this game the day it comes to the stores and I would advise you to do the same.

Back To True Form

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 14
Date: June 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Konami have come up with another winner by bringing out another Castlevania, epecialy with it being on the GBA. Konami have managed to ust the machine to its full potentcial and produce a game that is going to be loved by millions. The plot isn't that far from all of the previous outings, but the gameplay is amazing. There are new weapons and the ability to create spells and cast them on the enemy. This is a must have for any fan of the Castlevania series

classic gaming back

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: June 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Even if you haven't yever played the Castlevania games, take my word for it, this is the best series of all time. Even back on the old NES these games were way better than any N64 game today. If you played the N64 version of Castlevania and that is scaring you away from buying this game, don't let it. Castlevania was meant to be a 2D side-scrolling Game. Castlevania: Circle of the moon is just like the old NES game with some beefed up graphics and a couple of new features. It is just like the game Castlevania: Symphony of the night for PSX. Take my advice and get this game. If you enjoy side-scrollers this is the game for you!!!

A series of hard games returns with...another hard game.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: June 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I admit it. I was addicted to the first CastleVania. I was a littler tike then, and almost threw a tantrum when I had to leave. It was like a drug in every respect - highly addictive and capable of utterly destroying you. It's not my fault it was so fun. Eventually I did beat it, years later, after so much practice and hard work I finally beat that last end boss. CastleVania was, and still is to me, the hardest game ever made.

Circle of the Moon returns the series to the Belmont family from the other (actually easy) CastleVania game: Symphony of the Night. And guess what? IT'S HARD. And it's just as addictive and fun (and hard) as the first CastleVania.

If you'll excuse me, I need to find a bottle of Rogaine for men. I just ripped out all my hair again. I wonder if I can take my gameboy with me...

castlevania brand new or same old?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: June 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

greeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!! a superb rollercoaster of a game. with thrills, chills , spills, and kills. buy it...... BUY IT, NOW!!!

The Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's a really fun game. It has great depth and action. The graphics do not use the full potential of the GBA, but that doesn't take away any fun. Instead of the usual levels, this Castlevania game is in one big area (The castle). Its a must for GBA owners.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: Back To The Basics

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 22
Date: June 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

After a few terrible Castlevania games, IE the 3-D versions, Konami has decided to go back to the basics of the series, 2-D. They started this up again with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and now a similar game is here for your handheld pleasure. The story is the same as always, you're the hero, in this game that happens to be Nathan Graves. After Dracula is resurrected, he attempts to drain your master's power, to make himself become full strength again. You and the son of your master then drop down from the room with Dracula and your master. Thus begins the adventure.

Many people believe this game resembles Metroid, and I would have to agree. This game differs from previous Castlevania games, except Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, in that you do not switch levels, you stay in one world, well, not a world, Dracula's Castle. You must whip, jump and slide your way through this tremendously gigantic and frightening castle. There is also a new element added to this game, with the introduction of the Dual Setup System. When you defeat certain enemies, you will pick up cards. You can mix and match them to gain new power ups such as monster summons. This adds even more depth to the game.

The graphics are nothing spectacular. Konami could have used the Game Boy Advance to do so much more. But graphics don't make a game, gameplay does, and thats why Castlevania shines.

The sound is high quality. When you turn on the game, you are greeted with a lovely intro with spine tingling music. The developer of the game urges players to use headphones when playing, because it makes the music that much more spectacular.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is a top notch game full of thrills and chills. I highly reccomend this game to anyone who knows and loves the series, and also to those who love Platform games, and a fun time in general.

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