Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse is a modern reimagining of the iconic Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, which was originally released for the NES console. Developed by devoted fans for a worldwide community of enthusiasts, this project seeks to bring new life to one of the franchise's seemingly forgotten titles. Much like the previous remake in the series of WarMachine Studios, this installment enhances visuals, refines gameplay, and adds new features to ensure a fresh yet nostalgic experience for fans.

As expected, Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse comes with built-in support for Xbox controllers and any gamepad compatible with Xbox drivers. This ensures a seamless gaming experience for players using modern controllers on their PCs. Alternatively, this game can also be played with a keyboard, with the control layout easily accessible from the pause menu. Basic actions like jumping, attacking, and moving are mapped intuitively, making the controls instantly recognizable for anyone familiar with the Metroidvania genre.

One defining feature of Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse is its diverse roster of playable characters, and this remake proudly carries that torch. Players can take control of 4 distinct heroes, each offering unique moves, special abilities, and playstyles. This diverse lineup ensures that every player will find a character that suits their preferred style of combat:

  • Trevor Belmont: The first hero you play as, armed with his iconic whip.
  • Grant Danasty: A nimble rogue who excels in knife-based combat.
  • Sypha Belnades: A powerful priestess skilled in casting devastating spells.
  • Alucard: The enigmatic son of Dracula, making his first major appearance in the franchise, with the ability to transform and wield dark powers.
One major improvement in Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse is the inclusion of a modern save system. Unlike the original game, which required players to jot down lengthy passwords to continue their progress, this remake allows you to save at designated checkpoints throughout your journey. Considering the challenging difficulty level, this feature is a welcome addition. Players start the game with just 3 lives, but extra lives can be discovered along the way. If all lives are lost, the game will restart from the last save point, saving you from the frustration of starting over completely.

Boss battles have received a complete overhaul in Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse. While the original game was constrained by the technical limits of the NES console, this remake reimagines these encounters to be more dynamic, visually striking, and fun to play. The developers have crafted entirely new challenges while maintaining the spirit of the original boss fights. Long-time fans will be delighted by these upgrades, which breathe new life into the game's most memorable moments.

Undoubtedly, Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse is one of the most impressive fangames ever created now. This spectacular reimagining builds on the success of its predecessor, delivering breathtaking visuals, enhanced gameplay, and a remixed soundtrack you'll want to replay endlessly. In short, for fans of Castlevania and the Metroidvania genre, this title is undoubtedly a must-play experience.

Key Features

  • Customize the controls to your liking
  • Four characters to choose from
  • No more passwords
  • Many bosses have been completely redesigned
  • A 10/10 metroidvania

Official Demo Video

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Edition Statement

AppNee provides the Castlevania Chronicles III - Dracula's Curse multilingual portable full registered versions for Windows.

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