Castlevania: Dracula X Classic
Super Nintendo · Horror / Action-Adventure
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Horror, Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Konami, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a horror game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Castlevania: Dracula X or Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends horror, action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the SNES you can also try Super Castlevania IV and Castlevania: Dracula X. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, International Superstar Soccer Deluxe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the SNES.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood cheats & codes
146 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | C96D-17FF |
|---|---|
| Start With Half Energy | 4D21-1707 |
| Start With 1/4 Energy | F421-1707 |
| Start With 3/4 Energy | 7D21-1707 |
| Small Hearts Worth 0 | DD29-1763 |
| Small Hearts Worth 10 | FD29-1763 |
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood FAQ
When did Castlevania: Rondo of Blood come out on the SNES?
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Castlevania: Rondo of Blood?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Rondo of Blood multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: Rondo of Blood take to play?
As a horror game, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania: Rondo of Blood 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.