Underplayed Gems

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (2005)

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness cover
Developer
Konami
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 2
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating
3.7 of 5, 41 player ratings

How it feels

A brooding gothic action-RPG where you carve through dark castles and cursed lands while nurturing demonic allies that grow alongside you.

atmosphericgothicmethodicalaction-heavydarkcreature-collectingexploration-focusedmoderately challenging

About

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is a direct sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The game differs from its predecessor in a number of ways, including a more complex, action-adventure style of gameplay featuring character growth based on accumulated experience points. Master the unique new skills of Devil Forgery to develop and enhance Innocent Devils - allies that will help to conquer enemies, evade traps and solve challenging puzzles.

Trailer

Screenshots

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