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Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth
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Publisher: Konami
Developer: M2
Reviewer: Clint West
Platform: Wii
Category: Action
ESRB Rating: T
Game Description
The
evil Count Dracula has returned once again to terrorize Transylvania. Christopher, a member of the vampire slaying
Belmont family, picks up the famous whip that has slain many a beast and
vampire in the past (and since) and begins his journey to defeat the evil
Count.
The
quest to defeat Dracula takes Christopher through six side-scrolling stages
rife with beasts and denizens of darkness to slay. Each stage brings many enemies and obstacles
to traverse, all broken up by a boss at the halfway point of the stage and
another at the end of the stage.
Christopher’s main attack is using his whip to strike enemies. In addition, he can hit candles along the way
to find keys that open up secret areas where he can gain access to special weapons and
the hearts that fuel those weapons.
With
whip in hand and danger ahead, can Christopher defeat the evil Count
Dracula and bring peace to Transylvania?
What Parents Should Know
Violence
Castlevania
Rebirth is a 2D side scrolling game where the player attacks with his whip,
knives, axes, holy water that bursts into flames, and a cross that is thrown
like a boomerang.
The
player can be hit by bones, spikes, and various other blunt and pointy objects,
along with fireballs and other projectiles
The
player disintegrates into a bloody spray when defeated.
Enemies
generally burst into flames when defeated; a few spray greenish “blood.”
Language
No
bad language.
Sexual Content
One
of the bosses is a succubus and appears to be unclothed except for a cape;
nothing is detailed or distinct.
Spiritual Content
Dracula
is referred to as a “demon king” with “demonic” power.
Numerous
enemies are undead, including skeletons, ghosts and floating skulls.
One
enemy is the Grim Reaper, aka Death.
A
cross can be used as a special weapon; it is thrown and returns like a
boomerang.
Another
cross item destroys all the enemies on the screen.
Reviewer’s Thoughts
Castlevania
the Adventure Rebirth gives a modern day nostalgic feel for gamers who remember
playing Castlevania back in the days of the original Nintendo and PS1. There
are a few issues, however, that parents may want to take into consideration,
namely the main character’s bloody demise when killed by an enemy as well as
the above mentioned spiritual content. If you or your child has played past Castlevania
games then you probably have a good idea of what to expect with Rebirth.
For those not familiar with Castlevania games, please keep in mind the T rating
and the above mentioned content when deciding if this title is right for your child or not.