Castlevania 2 - Belmont's Revenge DX
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge DX is a non-standard GBC color presentation of the Game Boy original, retaining selectable castles, whip combat, and demanding mechanism-based platforming. This catalogue entry evaluates the recorded original-platform release, including its period-specific controls, presentation, content structure, hardware limits, and intended mode of play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.1 / 10
About this game
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge DX is a non-standard GBC color presentation of the Game Boy original, retaining selectable castles, whip combat, and demanding mechanism-based platforming. The original's strong stages, music, and control remain, while color can separate characters from scenery. This record is not a normal commercial retail release, provenance and access are limited, and recoloring does not alter the underlying structure. The score applies only to this version. This description covers the original gbc release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports. The assessment also treats period hardware limits, documented mechanics, original controls, and release-specific access as explicit evaluation boundaries.
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Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge DX is a non-standard GBC color presentation of the Game Boy original, retaining selectable castles, whip combat, and demanding mechanism-based platforming.
The original's strong stages, music, and control remain, while color can separate characters from scenery. This record is not a normal commercial retail release, provenance and access are limited, and recoloring does not alter the underlying structure. The score applies only to this version. Overall, its main strengths are Strong original stages and control; Color improving scene distinction. Its material limitations are Non-standard release and restricted access; No expansion of the play structure. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The conclusion also accounts for original hardware readability, input, and access conditions. Documented uncertainty remains explicit. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- Strong original stages and control
- Color improving scene distinction
Weaknesses
- Non-standard release and restricted access
- No expansion of the play structure
Who it is for: Players who value strong original stages and control.
Play notes: Expect non-standard release and restricted access and no expansion of the play structure.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Color improving scene distinction; No expansion of the play structure. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Strong original stages and control; Non-standard release and restricted access. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Color improving scene distinction; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original gbc release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. Non-standard release and restricted access. | Reviewed | 6.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 1991
- Platforms
- Game Boy Color (GBC)
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Boss-heavy2D GraphicsSolo-friendlyMelee CombatSide-scrollingLinear LevelsPlatformingDark FantasyHigh Difficulty
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Game Boy Color (GBC)Worldwide1991
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Sources
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