Nintendo 64 · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness is an action-adventure game developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 13 N64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the N64 you can also try Castlevania. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Nagano Winter Olympics '98, Goemon Mononoke Sugoroku and International Track & Field 2000 for the N64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness cheats & codes
224 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D01C87F6 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D01C87F7 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D11C87F6 0000 |
| 8-bit Activator | D01C87F6 0000 |
| 8-bit Activator | D01C87F7 0000 |
| 16-bit Activator | D11C87F6 0000 |
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness FAQ
When did Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness come out on the N64?
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.