Faithful remake of the first Castlevania for MSX/Famicom Disk System, developed by M2. Castlevania Chronicle offers a visually modernized version while preserving the demanding gameplay and gothic atmosphere of the original. A precious tribute for series fans.
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Enhanced Japanese port of the original Sharp X68000 Castlevania, featuring Original and Arrange modes with rearranged music. Created by Konami, released in 2001 in Japan. Simon Belmont versus Dracula, faithfully adapted classic stages, save support and animated cutscenes introducing each chapter. Japanese edition.
Castlevania Chronicle - Akumajou Dracula review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
An enhanced Japanese port of the Castlevania released on the Sharp X68000 by Konami, Castlevania Chronicle unfolds a sumptuous gothic art direction. Dracula's castle, its dilapidated halls, stained-glass windows and classic monsters make a baroque, theatrical horror world. The Arrange mode, with Ayami Kojima's illustrations, modernizes the aesthetic with dark-fantasy refinement. A polished rendering, a precious tribute to the saga's origins.
Castlevania Chronicle's soundtrack shines through its Arrange mode, which reorchestrates the series' classic themes in high-energy rock and electronic versions. Unforgettable gothic melodies, nervy rhythms and modernized sonorities match the demanding action in Dracula's castle. The dual choice between original score and arrangements appeals to purists and the curious alike. A powerful backing, faithful to the saga's musical legend.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,28 GB📅24/05/2001
Published by Konami
Castlevania Chronicle - Akumajou Dracula (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese remake of the very first Castlevania, originally an X68000 standout, reissued very late on PlayStation in 2001. This end-of-life release, necessarily small in print, appeals to those after the console's final physical titles. Its interest comes from this status as a late reworking of a series founder, in a careful format that has grown scarce today.
Is Castlevania Chronicle - Akumajou Dracula still worth playing in 2026?
Castlevania Chronicles, known as Castlevania Chronicle - Akumajou Dracula in Japan, is the faithful remake of the first Castlevania, originally released on MSX in 1986 and ported here to PS1 by M2. The title offers a visually modernised version while preserving the demanding gameplay and gothic atmosphere of the original. Two graphical modes (Arrange and Original) honour purists. A genuinely excellent detour today.
