Product reviewsCastlevania Legends (Nintendo Game Boy, 1998)

Castlevania Legends

Another classic installment of the Castlevania saga that bridges the tradition of all the games...This is a game for true Castlevania fanatics. Like the other two Gameboy games; this game is short, but full of challenges. The old school "Vania tunes", along with Dracula and his minions; are all the key elements that make playing Castlevania a very unique experience. Be it a lesson in Belmont history or just another reason to whip on some goons; this is a game only for those that are not afraid of the creatures of the night. Good luck gamers...I dare you to try...Dracula is waiting.Read full review...

Average Adventure drags down Great Premise

This is the game that "Castlevania Adventure" should have been, with the exception of the maddeningly frustrating climbing/bat sections this game is solid (unlike the broken mess of "Adventure") and in spots very fun. The problem and criticism surrounding this title comes when you realize that not only did this game have to directly follow two masterpieces of the series, "Belmont's Revenge" also on the gameboy, and "Symphony of the Night" on the PSX, Both of which it pales next to in comparison save for story, where hands down it still beats "Revenge".

The Good- Excellent origin story for the series (much more interesting than the predictable yawn-fest of "Lament of Innocence") 80% solid gameplay (those darn bats ruin the whole game for many) and it is one of the last "ClassicVanias" before the series went into a spiral of endlessly cloning SOTN or "MetroidVania" style gameplay in all 2D entries.

The Bad- The story is no longer canon (IGA, director of the series, really dropped the ball here as a proper remake of this game I cannot help but think would have been much more fun than "Lament"). The gameplay is not as finely tuned as most other Classic CV titles. Dull, largely empty backgrounds, average and below sprite work, and a mostly average soundtrack give the impression that the creators had a wonderful story and not the will to execute/tell it properly, so that a mediocre game rests where a masterpiece should be. ..And those darn BATS!

All in all I would rate this a slightly below average classic Castlevania (putting aside the story, which is excellent and far superior to the mold of just "Dracula has awoken (early) go kill him again." of most CV games) and a slightly above average action game for the gameboy.

This does not warrant the huge price tag attached to the game these days however, and to all but obsessive CV completests I would recommend the terrific "Belmont's Revenge" instead, which usually costs about half as much and is a better game overall.Read full review...

Best castlevania of all Classic Game Boy

Is very cool This game, excelent gameplay, one of the all best games for Game Boy Classic

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A great rare game for real gamer

This game is for the original game boy. The graphic are simple but they became hard to see after a while. All the level are though enough for all player. If you like the style of the vampire hunter it's a game to owned.Read full review...

Be A Legend With Castlevania Legends

Castlevania Legends is my favorite Castlevania game for the gameboy.I love the graphics and sound.Its a hard to find classic but if you see it pick it up fast.

great

great

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All excellent

All excellent

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