
Ever since
Castlevania was announced for PSP, many people have been asking a few questions. Firstly, why remake
Rondo of Blood? Easy: it's the only
Castlevania game to never have met a US release. As revealed in an
IGN interview with
Castlevania's producer,
Rondo of Blood is the crucial "turning point" in the series. While many loved the changes made in
Symphony of the Night, most gamers have missed out on many of the finer details of the classic's story, simply because
Rondo of Blood was never released. (
Castlevania X for the SNES was a "port" of sorts. However, it strayed significantly from its origins.)
Rondo of Blood takes place 5 years before
Symphony of the Night, and explains many origins of the characters found in the
revered PS1 classic. Players will be treated to seeing Richter Belmont, "the last Belmont," fighting Dracula himself. Who is Shaft and how does he control Richter in
Symphony of the Night? Who is Maria Renard? These questions will be unearthed through
Rondo of Blood.
While Nintendo's handhelds have met great additions to the
Castlevania franchise, the future of the series may stay on the PSP. When speaking to IGN, Koji Igarashi revealed his love of the platform. "If the PSP version of
Castlevania does great ... [doing sequels] is something I'd love to take a look at."
See also:
Tales From the Crypt: Castlevania 20th Anniversary Blowout from 1UP
Playing Dirty: Dracula wears eyeliner:
Part 1 &
Part 2