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SYSTEM: Nintendo 64
TITLE: Castlevania
GENRE: Action/Adventure/RPG
PUBLISHER:Konami
DEVELOPER: KCEK (Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe)
AVAILABILITY: Japan & North America
ESRB Rating: Teen
MSRP: $49.95
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)))))))))))))))) Table Of Contents (((((((((((((((((((
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(1). Introduction
(2). Version Updates
(3). Official History
(4). Cast Of Castlevania
(5). Options
(6). Location Guide
(7). Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
(8). Getting Started
(9). Beginning: Forest Of Silence
(10). Castle Wall
(11). Villa
(12). Garden Maze
(13). Tunnels
(14). Underground Waterway
(15). Castle Center
(16). Duel Towers
(17). Tower Of Science
(18). Tower Of Execution
(19). Tower Of Scorcery
(20). Room Of Clocks
(21). Clock Tower
(22). Castle Keep
(23). Normal Items
(24). Special Weapons
(25). GameShark / Pro Action Replay Codes
(26). Enemy Glossary
(27). Multimedia
(28). Disclaimer / Thanx
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[1] )))))))))))))))) Introduction (((((((((((((((((((
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First off I would like to thank anyone who reads this walkthru and uses
it to the fullest. Second, this walkthru is NOT 100% complete, nor will
it EVER be. However, it does cover almost everything that is in the
game.
Second, as with many FAQs you find in this format, this document should
be viewed in Courier New (Baltic) or (Western) at size 10 or this
document will be well out of whack.
Third, let me make this very clear from the start. This is a
FAQ/Walkthru for the NEW Castlevania game for the Nintendo 64, not the
classic NES version. Konami has simply named it Castlevania instead of
Castlevania 64 or 3D just to confuse people and plus the 64 and 3D
endings just plain sound bad. After writing my first walkthru for
MegaMan Legends I discovered two things about writing a FAQ.
1) If you devote enough time to it, it can be a breeze.
2) You become the center of attention on that one game. Any and Every
question goes to you.
After getting well over 300 e-mails and having a 90 plus contact list
for ICQ, I decided it was time to move on. I checked some games out, but
they just went bad. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins had too little to write
about and Zelda: Ocarina of Time had too much to write about, not to
mention it was done by around thirty other people. Castlevania is
another matter. It involves everything I like. Death, Role Playing, More
Death and Big Bosses. Being the 17th in it's series, Castlevania has
plenty to live up to, especially Castlevania Symphony of the Night, one
of the PSX's best games. Castlevania is a straight out action game at
most moments, but exploring and moving back to previous areas is most
common. Dracula has once again risen from his one hundred year sleep and
now it is up to two vampire killers to manage the evil that is his
castle and then finish off the dark lord himself. Castlevania
incorperates multiple endings, new cast members through every play and
plenty to keep you coming back for just one more time. It is also the
first Castlevania to be in the third dimension, which some welcome,
others have scorned (however, most of those have not played the entire
game). Well on with the guide!
-Antookis
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[2] )))))))))))))))) Version Updates (((((((((((((((((((
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Version 1.4 3/2/99
- Fifth edition of FAQ/Walkthru.
- More info of Game in Introduction.
- Six more sections added to actual Walkthru.
- More Gameshark / Pro Action Replay Codes added.
- Slight changes and editions made to Enemy Glossary and Cast Guide.
Version 1.3 2/12/99
- Fourth edition of FAQ/Walkthru.
- Changed Main ACSII Art Title.
- More levels added for Walkthru.
- Cast section updated with better look, more characters and more info.
- Enemy Glossary IMPROVED
Version 1.2 2/1/99
- Third edition of FAQ/Walkthru.
- Added Endings and Replay features.
- Enemy list section added.
- GameShark Codes section added.
- Minor changes made to Walkthru, Thanx, History and Multimedia.
Version 1.1 1/27/99
- Second edition of FAQ/Walkthru.
- Early version of Walkthru included.
- More Background info on the cast.
- Info of multimedia such as Box Art and Television airing and Contents.
Version 1.0 1/19/99
- First edition of FAQ/Walkthru. Walkthru Not Available.
- Contains Two cast members with full background.
- Full History of EVERY Castlevania game included with info, plot, title
and release.
- All Special Weapons listed and explained.
- All Normal Items listed and explained.
- Also includes the sly Disclaimer and Thanx section.
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[3] )))))))))))))))) Official History ((((((((((((((((((
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[ Haunted Castle (1986) | Arcade Only ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| The first in the series, it | Simon just got married, but |
| was not released on any | Drac comes and ,of course, |
| console but only in the | takes the bride away. Simon |
| arcades. For a decade old | now goes after Drac to |
| game, this one holds up | secure the Belmont family |
| with excellent hand drawn | and save his wife! |
| art and original gameplay. | |
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[ Vampire Killer (1986) | MSX Home PC ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Boy, do I wish I had a MSX. | Simon Belmont is out to |
| With the cooler version of | kill the Count. Why? |
| Solid Snake, Snatcher and | Probley because he has |
| now this. Pretty much an | nothing better to do! |
| early version of the NES | |
| Castlevania. | |
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[ Castlevania (1987) | Nintendo Entertainment System ]
[ | IBM PC ]
[ | Amiga Home Computer ]
[ | Commodore 64 ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| The first one every released | Dracula now rises every 100 |
| in the United States. Very | years so it is still up to |
| classic gameplay and old the | Simon to take him down |
| good stuff you know so well. | hard! |
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[Castlevania 2 Simon's Quest (1988) | Nintendo Entertainment System]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Quest offered much different | It turns out that Drac put |
| gameplay, allowing Simon to | a curse on poor Simon. |
| venture from town to town | Now Simon must find all of |
| while dusk and dawn came | Dracs body parts and burn |
| often. Good music and | them. Good 'ol family fun! |
| improved look for the NES. | |
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[ Konami World (1988) | Nintendo Famicom ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| By heart, this is not really | Konami Man and Konami Girl |
| a Castlevania game at all. | warp from Konami game to |
| It is a collection of Konami | Konami game trying to set |
| games that you get to play | things right. Very odd |
| each level of a Konami game | stuff. |
| with a hero or heroine. | |
| Castlevania is one of those | |
| levels. | |
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[ Castlevania Adventure (1989) | Nintendo GameBoy ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Castlevania for the GameBoy | Take the plot description |
| Long, slow, boring and HARD. | from the first Castlevania |
| | and replace the name Simon |
| | with Christopher. Easy. |
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[Castlevania 3 Dracula's Curse (1990) | Nintendo Entertainment System]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Very cool stuff here. Not | Trevor Belmont is Simon's |
| do you get to play as Trevor | Great Grandfather and he has|
| but also three other players | a bone to pick with Drac. |
| more layers, music and all | Alucard and the rest are |
| classic gameplay returns! | here! |
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[ Super Castlevania 4 (1991) | Super NES ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Castlevania 16 bit style. | Simon is back once again |
| Lots of new whip styles and | and this is simply seen by |
| very cool levels plus the | some as a 16 bit remake of |
| great bosses and well | the original. |
| rounded play. | |
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[ Castlevania 2 Belmont's Revenge (1991) | Nintendo GameBoy ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| All around better GameBoy | Solieyu Belmont , the son |
| conversion. Better jumping | of Christopher is kidnapped |
| and sound as well as better | by Dracula before the turn |
| graphics. | of adulthood so now |
| | Christopher is on the hunt |
| | once again. |
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[ Vampire Killer Dracula X | PC Engine Super CD-ROM 2]
[ The Circle Of Blood (1993) | ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| My favorite of them all! | Richter's girlfriend, Anette|
| Anime cut-scenes, the best | and her sister Maria were |
| bosses and the better | kidnapped so it's off for |
| version of Richter! | everyone's favorite vampire |
| | Dracula. |
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[ Kid Dracula (1993) | Nintendo Entertainment System]
[ | Nintendo GameBoy ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Big characters and whacky | Alucard wants to be a good |
| gameplay, but too off and | guy so he goes off as a kid |
| too simplistic to actually | and beats up ugly looking |
| be called a Castlevania | monsters. |
| game. | |
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[ Castlevania: Bloodlines (1994) | Sega Genesis ]
[ Castlevania: The Next Generation| ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Back to old school | Countess Bartley (Drac's |
| (I love saying that) action | niece) has arisen and now |
| and nice boss design. | the new vampire slayers, |
| Nice to see the Castlevania | John and Eric are off to |
| series expand onto other | stop here from bringing |
| systems. | Drac back. |
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[ Castlevania: Dracula X (1995) | Super Nintendo Entertainment System ]
[ Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss | ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Dracula X is a chopped up | Follows the same storyline |
| version of the PC Engine | as the PC Engine version. |
| game. It is not as detailed | |
| but does offer good gameplay.| |
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[ Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night (1997) | Sony Playstation ]
[ Sega Saturn ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| Possibly the best Castlevania| Richter is gone, Maria is |
| game ever. With RPG elements,| on the hunt and Alucard |
| good storyline, great 2D | has awakened to finish the |
| effects and plenty of classic| bloodline. Plenty to go |
| gameplay, this one tops many | around here. |
| others. | |
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[ Castlevania Legends (1998) | Nintendo Gameboy ]
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[INFO]________________________ [PLOT]________________________
| | |
| The third installment for | An interesting twist here, |
| the Gameboy. Not half bad | it starts with the mother |
| but nothing really new to | of Trevor, Sonia Belmont. |
| offer. | She begins it all here. |
| | Time for Drac to experience|
| | something new... Death. |
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[4] )))))))))))) The Cast Of Castlevania ((((((((((((((
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| REINHARDT SCHNEIDER |
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Occupation: Vampire Killer
Age: 25
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Likes: Whip-Dagger-Axe-Holy~Water-Cross Training......
Dislikes: Vampires, Zombies, Vampire~Zombies
Main Weapon: Whip
Second Weapon: Dagger
Say this one seven times fast. The male role of the game goes to
Schneider, a fur wearing, whip cracking, knife slashing all around
vampire hunter. Schneider himself is actually a calm fellow, taking time
to understand problems but something else resides within him.
The most recent in line from the long line of Belmonts who have devoted
their lives to be vampire killer. However, the memories of these heroes,
Ralph, Simon and Richter, who have helped these blighted lands has faded
with time. He receives a warning from his father,
"Some day, you may have no choice except to fight."
After Reihnhardt's father, Michael passes away, Reihnhardt accepts his
destiny to be a vampire hunter, and trains daily in the mountains of his
homeland of Vallakia
As the 10th year in the mountains approaches the end, incidents of
monsters attacking children lost in the woods increase. Reihnhardt
senses the increased activity in a sign of the return of the dark lord
and emerges from the mountain. He seeks out Priest Samuel, the only one
that remembers the past, to undo the seal on the symbol of the Vampire
Killer, the holy whip, heirloom of the Belmont clan.
With weapon in hand, he is a figure of justice from the Belmont family.
Many find this individual to be dark and unapproachable, however the
reality of the man is a individual of deep responsibility, silent and
cool, where underneath a heart burns with fighting spirit.
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| CARRIE FERNANDEZ |
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Occupation: Magican
Age: 12
Height: 142 cm
Weight: 35 kg
Likes: Cool Costumes, Speaking Spanish
Dislikes: The undead, Dracula, Bad Doggies
Main Weapon: Energy Blast
Second Weapon: Razor Rings
Carrie Fernandez is one of the last known descendants from a Spanish
family travelling throughout Europe. The family was rumored to have
great magic in the form of a magic orb, however this could never be
proven. Though, there were stories of a travelling group that had great
success in repelling marauding of their wagon train, human and
otherwise.
This success was not to last however, when the Patriarchal figurehead of
the Fernadez family came under the curse of Dracula and virtually
obliterated the family. The survivors fled and were thought to have
disappeared.
Years later, an orphaned child was found to have a talent for magic. She
was a gentle, fragile looking child. Her adopted mother traced her
origin back to a travelling band that had thought to have been
destroyed. Along with tracing Carrie's heritage, it was discovered that
her real parents were condemned as evil by villagers frightened by
anything that they could not understand. These memories of her mother
being burned by the villagers haunt her to the point that she suspends
her belief in a god that did not seem to care and also mistrusting of
adults.
Tragedy strikes again in Carrie's life when a demonic forces come to
ravage their village. Her foster mother is killed while diving to save
her. Her grief and terror unlock a greater power within Carrie, a power
to create an orb, which she unleashes at the demon that bears down upon
her. The orb strikes the beast the writhes in agony as it is banished
back to the pit. She vows to stop the terror and heads to the castle.
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| COUNT VLAD "Dracula" TEPES |
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Occupation: BloodSucker
Likes: Blood, His Pal Death
Dislikes: Belmonts, Wannabe Vampire Killers
Main Weapon: Teleport
Second Weapon: Homing Flames
Ruler of Transylvania and all vampires, he rises again every one
hundred years, only to be killed by a member of the Belmont line of
vampire hunters. The only exception to this was when he arose without
warning in the late 1800s by the dark priest Shaft, only to be put back
down by his own son, Adrian Fahrenheit "Alucard" Tepes
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| MICHEAL GELHART |
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The father of Reinhart, he also practiced and trained in the art of
vampire killing (sounds kinda fun, huh?). While not much is known of his
past, Gelhart raised his son to understand what he would become. Gelhart
is no longer, but he has left the legacy of the Belmont to Schneider.
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| PRIEST SAMUEL |
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The only one who knows of the lands past. He is the only one who can
reveal the symbol of the vampire hunter, unleashing the holy whip.
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| CHARLIE VINCENT |
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Occupation: Vampire Killer/Hunter
Likes: Crosses, Telling How Great He Is
Dislikes: Other Vampire Hunters
Main Weapon: Holy Water
Second Weapon: Large Cross
A very cocky vampire hunter who thinks he can take Dracula on all by
himself. He may be very surprised in the end... Vincent is an older
vampire killer, who often calls others by the name of "youth". He
carries around every anti-vampire weapon in the book, even a giant cross
is strapped to his back.
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| MALUS |
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Occupation: Villager
Likes: Playing The Violin
Dislikes: Most Dangerous Elements
A young boy who became lost in the castle after his parents were
killed. Malus is skilled with the violin but during the time of events,
seems to turn into more of a for then friend.
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| RENON |
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Occupation: Businessman
Likes: Profit, profit, profit!!!
Dislikes: Cheapskates
A businessman who sets up shop wherever death and destruction are
prevalent. He often is gentle and kind, but his prices say otherwise.
Did we mention that he's a demon?
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| ROSA |
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Occupation: Flourist
Likes: Tending To The Rose Garden
Dislikes: Careless Visitors
A young woman tainted by the curse of the vampire. She is employed by
Dracula to water his roses. Schneider and her pick up quickly, but that
may not last for long because of her cursed blood.
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| ACTRISE |
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Occupation: Witch
Likes: Turning People To Vampires, Doing off with Children
Dislikes: Anything More Powerful Then Her
An evil servent of Dracula, she seeks to find a better way of making
Dracula use his FULL power. She often holds meetings with Carrie, all of
which turn sour. In her past, she actually killed her own child, hoping
to reach her goal of killing one hundred children.
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| DEATH |
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Occupation: ....um.... well....
Likes: Rosa, Sharpening His Blades
Dislikes: Any And All Belmonts
The Grim Reaper himself. Death often appears in Castlevania games, and
this is no exception. He holds Rosa agains't her will to be a vampire
and stay with her curse.
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[5] ))))))))))))))))))) Options (((((((((((((((((((((((
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Here are the options Castlevania offers from the start screen. Nothing
much to tell the truth, but it is the standard fair. To choose the
button Config. or Sound Mode, Just hit A and the scroll up or down for
more options. Some directions taken from the manual.
/////\\\\\ Button Config. /////\\\\\
Type A (Default)
Control Stick ------- Move, Walk, Run, Turn
Press the Control Stick in the direction you want to go to walk. Press
it further down to run. Press it quickly in the opposite direction when
walking to turn around.
Z ------------------- Crouch
Your normal duck motion.
Z + Control Stick --- Lower Walk
This is your duck position movement.
Control Stick + Z --- Slide
While running hit Z, some enemies can be injured this way.
A -------------------- Vertical Jump
Control Stick + A --- Moving Jump
While moving, press A and the character will perform a jump in the
direction they were facing.
B --------------------- Main Attack
The use of the whip or energy balls.
Upward C ------------- Camera Position Change
This makes the camera change it's angle. This action is not available at
all times.
Normal View = Basic behind character position
Battle View = Focuses more on enemies
Action View = Best used for hard jumps
Upward C + Control Stick -- 1st Person
This moves the camera into 1st person view, use the control stick to
look around.
Right C --------------- Talk, Pick up, Unlock, Open Door
Your basic all around action button.
Left C ---------------- Short Range Weapon
This will use Schneider's Dagger or Carrie's Ring for attack.
Down C ---------------- Special Item Use
To use Crosses, Knives, Holy Water and Axes.
R --------------------- Lock-On
This will lock-on to your nearest enemy.
L --------------------- No Use
Start ----------------- Menu
This allows you to pause the game, the game clock, you can use your
items, Change the Options or even Quit.
Type B
Control Stick --------- Run, Walk, Turn, Stop
Z --------------------- Crouch
Z + Control Stick ----- Lower Walk
A --------------------- Vertical Jump
Control Stick + A ----- Moving Jump
Control Stick + Z ---- Slide
Right C --------------- Action
Start ----------------- Menu
R --------------------- Lock-On
B --------------------- Main Attack
Left C ---------------- 2nd Attack
Downward C ------------ Special Item
Type C
Control Stick --------- Run, Walk, Turn, Stop
R --------------------- Crouch
R + Control Stick ----- Lower Walk
A --------------------- Vertical Jump
Control Stick + A ----- Moving Jump
Control Stick + R ----- Slide
Right C --------------- Action
Start ----------------- Menu
Downward C ------------ Lock-On
z --------------------- Main Attack
B --------------------- 2nd Attack
Left C ---------------- Special Item
/////\\\\\ Sound Mode /////\\\\\
Stereo (Default)
Most Television sets support Stereo (2 channel sound) well, and I even
believe that Castlevania supports the sub-woofer!
Mono
A few sets (like mine at the moment) only support mono, which only uses
on channel of sound. A few Capcom games actually did sound better on
Mono in my opinion.
/////\\\\ Default /////\\\\\
Takes all changes back to the original positions.
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[6] )))))))))))))))) Location Guide (((((((((((((((((((
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| |Carrie | Schneider|
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|Forest Of Silence ------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Castle Wall ------------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Villa ------------------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Garden ------------------------------ Yes --- Yes ---|
|Caves ------------------------------- No --- Yes ---|
|Underground Waterway ---------------- Yes --- No ---|
|Castle Main ------------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Duel Tower -------------------------- No --- Yes ---|
|Tower Of Science -------------------- Yes --- No ---|
|Tower Of Execution ------------------ No --- Yes ---|
|Tower Of Sorcery -------------------- Yes --- No ---|
|Room Of Clocks ---------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Clock Tower ------------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
|Castle Keep ------------------------- Yes --- Yes ---|
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[7])))))))) Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) ((((((((((((
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Q. Where is Reinhardt's Second Costume?
A. During the Tower of Execution, in one of the iron maidens on the
third level for the Execution key. Go back down to level two and open
the iron gate. Look over the ledge to see a floating platform. Inside
the iron maiden is the Purple Jewel which will give you access to his
second costume after finishing the game.
Q. What is Reinhardt's Second Costume?
A. The second costume is mostly made of the traditional Belmont outfit,
with more armor but no pants *shudder*. It really does make Reinhardt
look different in almost every aspect.
Q. Where is Carrie's Second Costume?
A. At the very top of the Tower of Sorcery, right before the exit, look
outward and in the distance is a torch. Use Holy Water to guide your way
on the invisible walkway. Once across you can obtain the Purple Jewel,
which after finishing the game, allows Carrie 2nd Outfit to be used.
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