

Konami
Release
Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Critic score
75/100
Platform families
1
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
Take control of Reinhardt Schneider, a whip-toting Vampire Killer who has waited his whole life to meet his destiny, or Carrie Fernandez, a young girl with a strong magical presence who is mysteriously drawn to Dracula's evil Castlevania. It is their duty to seek out Castlevania and put an end to its residents' plans. What is your destiny?
The premise
Castlevania games debut on the N64 this is the first Castlevania game in 3D. However, the goal of the game remains the same: defeat Dracula and his monsters. The player can choose to be Reinhardt Schneider with traditional whip or Carrie Fernandez who uses magic. A new feature is the presence of an in-game clock that switches time from day to night.
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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
First person · Third person
Themes
Action · Horror
Languages
4 supported
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Nintendo 64
Gen 5