Castlevania Dominus Collection

The games in Castlevania Dominus Collection are just as awesome as they were when they first released. Well, except for Haunted Castle Revisited which is much better; even to the point where you can consider it a brand new must-have old-school Castlevania.

Bundling together three classic metroidvania format Castlevania titles originally released on the Nintendo DS, the Castlevania Dominus Collection presents excellent value for money. And with various extras thrown into the mix including art and music galleries and a remake of arcade game Haunted Castle, it's a must-have for series fans.

Castlevania Dominus Collection is a solid compilation that brings three exemplary classics out of their DS dungeon, and it’s a must-play for any Metroidvania fan.

Three of the best Castlevania games in one unmissable package, jam-packed with extras and a bonus game that isn't exactly the best but... it's a bonus so we gladly keep it. Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and Order of Ecclesia, each of these games brought unique features to classic Castlevania gameplay and they are all still extremely enjoyable today.

Konami decided to unearth 3 of its most valuable jewels and make them available to us in a single package. M2 was the studio in charge of making the necessary adjustments so that the games are optimally adapted to the new platforms. Thus we can enjoy an experience almost identical to the original and even some improvements. Castlevania Dominus Collection is one of the best collections to date that also includes valuable and interesting extras.

So, yes, Igarashi is a genius, and the brilliance of his Castlevania games still holds up. Is this collection perfect? No. Each game has different flaws, and there are some minor issues with the overall presentation. Nonetheless, the DS trilogy in the Castlevania Dominus Collection are all clean, tight experiences with just enough experimentation to make each of them excellent and unique, even in a market flooded with Metroidvanias. Put simply, even 16 years later, Castlevania is still a genre giant.

This game is definitely the way to go when it comes to gathering old-fashioned games. With three games that push the boundaries of Nintendo DS exclusivity and an additional game with two versions of the same game adapted to newer systems, this is an absolute must-have purchase.

Great content for a good price! I want to see the 3D games too Konami! Please

Absolutely fantastic and entertaining little collection. Favorite Castlevania games are included here!

Excellent collection of 3 Classic Metroidvania games. The pixel art is beautiful and still holds up and the music is excellent. I consider Dawn of Sorrow the best of the three, but each one has its own unique identity. Highly reccomended!

The DS Castlevania games are top tier, we know that. This is not a review of that, this is a review of the 2 other games we got in this package: Haunted Castle and Haunted Castle: Revisited. Actually, this is just a review of Haunted Castle: Revisited since Haunted Castle is a pile of steaming garbage. However, Revisited takes this concept and not only makes it work like a real Castlevania game, but also lovingly remasters it, which means that this was technically a new Castlevania game in 2024, which is a bit strange to think about. It is very much a Classicvania, not quite as good as the OG ones, but that's to be expected.

Castlevania Dominus Collection is a well-crafted compilation of three standout Metroidvania titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. Each game brings something unique to the table, from the soul system in Dawn of Sorrow to the dual-protagonist mechanic in Portrait of Ruin and the challenging world map in Order of Ecclesia. The collection features high-quality emulation, enhancements like save states and rewind features, and historical bonuses, including the remastered Haunted Castle. This package is a treat for Castlevania fans, offering both nostalgia and modern accessibility