Introduction

Bloodspoor: Most Americans consider Symphony of the Night the greatest of all Castlevania games, but the Japanese have known for a long time, something most of us haven't...

Wolfdogg: I've always preferred Dracula's Curse and Bloodlines, myself.

Bloodspoor: Coupling the great level design of Castlevania III with a bit of the exploration of Symphony, Rondo of Blood brings us one of the best showings in Castlevania history.

Wolfdogg: Yes, while most people scoff at the idea of a linear, stage-based Castlevania having the twists, turns and easter eggs most people associated with the series since SotN...

Bloodspoor: This PSP reworking of the original content serves as the main dish in this three-course meal of fantastic gaming.

Backstory

Bloodspoor: "I got a great idea - Let's raise Dracula from the dead!"

 "Hey, man...you really think that's a good idea?"

 "Sure! What's the worst that could happen?"

Wolfdogg: Oh c'mon...at least this time they didn't use Death as the penultimate boss. They used Shaft. HE'S ONE BAD MOTHA-

Bloodspoor: Actually, I found the story in this game, and thus SotN’s, to be one of the most detailed and gothic stories of the CV history.

Wolfdogg: Didn't Drac try to revive himself and Alucard's mom in that one? NECROPHILIA +10

Wolfdogg: Anyway, long, long ago...back in the far-flung year of 1792...the evil Vampire known as Dracula has once again risen. So, once again, a Belmont has to step up to the plate and save the day. This time, it's Simon's descendant...Richter Belmont, once again armed with the legendary whip, the Vampire Killer.

Bloodspoor: Yes...because whips kill the undead.

Wolfdogg: Magic whips powered by the soul of a Belmont's lover-turned-Vampire. ...I hate Lament of Innocence.

Bloodspoor: Yeah...I wish they just went with the Legends story build instead.

Wolfdogg: Agreed. Sure, that game was lame...but at least it had a good story...even if it did mess some things up. I mean, Alucard is Trevor's dad? WTF.

Bloodspoor: It didn't really. That was great.

Wolfdogg: Seriously, that Sonia Belmont was badass. She kicked Drac's ass while pregnant. Lousy IGA's misogyny. *shakes fist*

Bloodspoor: She was fierce. Anyway, I love this game's story...and I love how it's presented in the remake.

Wolfdogg: I love the fact that Shaft just happened to kidnap Annette to be Drac's bride.