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Description
Castlevania: Bloodlines, known as Vampire Killer in Japan, came to the Mega Drive in 1994 as the fourth installment numbered in the series Castlevania. Developed by Konami and published by the same company, this title for the 16-bit console Sega became a reference in the genre of action and platforms with gothic elements.
Bloodlines away from the theme of european games earlier, moving the action to 1917 and presenting two new protagonists: John Morris, a descendant of the family Belmont, and Eric Lecarde, a vampire hunter. The game offers a variety of scenarios gothic and terrifying, from mist forests, and cemeteries to stunning chateaux and laboratories hidden. Each level presents its own challenges and enemies, keeping the exploration fresh and exciting.
Castlevania: Bloodlines retains the classic gameplay of the series, with platforms, combat against enemies, and the pursuit of objects to improve the skills of the characters. The difficulty is considerable, but the satisfaction of overcoming every challenge is unique. The game's music, composed by Michiru Yamane, is one of its strong points. The melodies, orchestral and gothic to create a perfect atmosphere for the action and the suspense, becoming iconic piece of the saga Castlevania.
Castlevania: Bloodlines has been released for other platforms over the years: Arcade: Vampire Killer (1992), PC Engine: Castlevania: The New Generation (1994), PlayStation Portable: Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (2005), Wii Virtual Console: Castlevania: The New Generation (2007), Xbox Live Arcade: Castlevania: The New Generation (2008).
The version of the Mega Drive Castlevania: Bloodlines is considered as one of the best of the series, praised for its Atmosphere gothic: The detailed graphics and the music create a calm atmosphere and terrifying.
Gameplay challenging: the difficulty of The game offers a rewarding experience for the experienced players.
Soundtrack memorable: The melodies of Michiru Yamane are iconic and are part of the identity of the game.
However, it also has some disadvantages: Controls: The controls can be a little rigid in comparison with games later in the series. Difficulty: The difficulty can be frustrating to some players.
Short-term: The game is relatively short in comparison with other titles of the series.
History
1917: The war ravaging Europe. In the midst of the chaos, the countess Elizabeth Bartley, niece of the infamous Count Dracula, plot a macabre plan. Using dark powers, Elizabeth seeks to resurrect his uncle and plunge the world into an era of eternal darkness.
John Morris, a distant descendant of the family Belmont, inherits the whip Matavampiros and the mission to stop Elizabeth. You are not alone in your struggle. Eric Lecarde, a spearman expert whose love has been corrupted by the darkness, joins John on this perilous journey.
Together, John and Eric embark on a journey through Europe, facing hordes of demonic creatures and bosses formidable. Through forests, dark, people cursed and ancient ruins, following the trail of Elizabeth until his lair final: the Castle of the Countess.
In the castle, John and Eric is faced with Elizabeth and his henchmen in an epic battle. The countess, with their might are vampiric, puts to the test the courage of the heroes. However, John and Eric, using his skills and determination, they manage to defeat Elizabeth.
With the death of Elizabeth, the ritual of the resurrection of Dracula is interrupted. The darkness dissipates, and peace returned to Europe. John and Eric, exhausted but victorious, leave, each one returning to his own life.
However, the story doesn't end there. The victory of John and Eric is just a chapter in the eternal battle against the forces of evil. Somewhere, lurking in the shadows, a new evil might be waiting for its moment to emerge. The family Belmont and his allies must be ever vigilant, ready to defend the world from darkness when this re-threatening.
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Action / Metroidvania / Platformers 