Castlevania Advance Collection (2021)

Developer: Konami Digital Entertainment
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 2,474 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A compilation of classic gothic action-exploration games with retro pixel graphics and a dark fantasy atmosphere, featuring tight platforming and rewarding exploration.

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What players say

Players say Aria of Sorrow is the standout, with Circle of the Moon praised for exploration but criticized for tedious card grinding and slow movement that requires double-tapping to sprint. Harmony of Dissonance draws mixed feelings for its similar castles and divisive music, while Dracula X is often called a weak demake. The collection itself has bare-bones settings and no volume slider.

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