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{{infobox | {{infobox | ||
|image = Ccod.jpg | |image = Ccod.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|developer = Konami | |developer = [[Konami]] | ||
|genre = Action | |publisher = [[Konami]] | ||
|wikipedia = [ | |genre = Action, Adventure | ||
|gameinfo = | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Curse_of_Darkness Link] | ||
|gamefaqslink = [https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/925894-castlevania-curse-of-darkness Link] | |||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/castlevania-curse-of-darkness Metacritic]|70/100}} | |||
|gameinfo = The Castlevania series gets a new protagonist in the form of Hector, a Devil Forgemaster. Hector left Dracula's service to lead a normal life, leaving Dracula vulnerable to attack by the Belmonts. Now that Dracula has been vanquished you must fight back the unholy curse that has spread across Europe. You can use your skills as a Devil Forgemaster to craft familiars that will help you during your travels. Castlevania: Curse of Darkness provides role-playing game and adventure elements, letting your character grow as he progresses through the story. | |||
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|eu_rating = 12+ | |||
|japan_rating = C | |||
|na_rating = M | |||
|na_rating_text = Blood, Violence | |||
|ko_rating = 18 | |||
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|italian = SLES-53755 | |||
|spanish = SLES-53755 | |||
|french = SLES-53755 | |||
|german = SLES-53755 | |||
|japanese = SLPM-66175 & VW295-J1 & SLPM-66668 & VW295-J2 | |||
|english = SLPM-66175 & SLES-53755 & SLUS-21168 | |||
|korean = SLKA-25328 | |||
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|NTSCU = 1 | |NTSCU = 1 | ||
|serialsNTSCU = SLUS-21168 | |serialsNTSCU = SLUS-21168 | ||
|CRCsNTSCU = 3A446111 | |CRCsNTSCU = 3A446111 | ||
|releasedateNTSCU = November | |releasedateNTSCU = November 1, 2005 | ||
|statusNTSCU = 2 | |statusNTSCU = 2 | ||
|linuxstatusNTSCU = | |linuxstatusNTSCU = | ||
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|serialsPAL = SLES-53755 | |serialsPAL = SLES-53755 | ||
|CRCsPAL = F321BC38 | |CRCsPAL = F321BC38 | ||
|releasedatePAL = February | |releasedatePAL = February 24, 2006 | ||
|statusPAL = 2 | |statusPAL = 2 | ||
|linuxstatusPAL = | |linuxstatusPAL = | ||
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|NTSCJ = 1 | |NTSCJ = 1 | ||
|serialsNTSCJ = SLPM-66175 | |serialsNTSCJ = SLPM-66175<br />VW295-J1<br />SLKA-25328 <small>(Korea)</small><br />SLPM-66668 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br />VW295-J2 <small>(Konami the Best)</small> | ||
|CRCsNTSCJ = | |CRCsNTSCJ = | ||
|releasedateNTSCJ = | |releasedateNTSCJ = November 24, 2005<br />December 15, 2005 <small>(Korea)</small><br />February 15, 2007 <small>(Konami the Best)</small> | ||
|statusNTSCJ = | |statusNTSCJ = | ||
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|Revision=0.9.7 | |Revision=0.9.7 | ||
|Graphics= | |Graphics=GSdx | ||
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|Comments=Set VUs Clamping mode to "None" and use | * SPU2-X | ||
* ? | |||
|Comments=Set VUs Clamping mode to "None" and use GSdx for correct graphics in hardware mode | |||
|Tester=82.236.153.86 | |Tester=82.236.153.86 | ||
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|Region=PAL | |Region=PAL | ||
|OS=? | |OS=? | ||
|CPU=Intel | |CPU=Intel Core2 Duo E8400 @ 3.60 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 | ||
|Revision=0.9.7 r3876 | |Revision=0.9.7 (r3876) | ||
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|Sound=SPU2-X 1.4.0 r3702 | |Sound= | ||
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* ? | |||
|Comments=Set VUs Clamping mode to "None" and use the Direct3D10 (Hardware) renderer for correct graphics whilst in hardware mode. | |||
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|Comments=USA v2.00 | |Comments=USA v2.00 | ||
|Tester=Machina | |Tester=Machina | ||
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|OS=? | |OS=? | ||
|CPU=Intel i5- | |CPU=Intel Core i5-3570K @ 3.40 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 | ||
|Revision=1.1.0 | |Revision=1.1.0 | ||
|Graphics= | |Graphics=GSdx (r5442) | ||
|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
* SPU2-X r5446 | * SPU2-X (r5446) | ||
* LilyPad r5403 | * LilyPad (r5403) | ||
|Comments=BIOS: USA v2.20 | |Comments=BIOS: USA v2.20 | ||
|Tester=Deoxy Starchaser | |Tester=Deoxy Starchaser | ||
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|OS=Windows | |||
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz | |||
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 @ 768 MB | |||
|Revision=1.1.0 (r5452) | |||
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5442) | |||
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* SPU2-X 2.0.0 | |||
* LilyPad 0.11.0 | |||
|Comments=Runs above full speed. | |||
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}} | |||
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|OS=Windows 10 | |||
|CPU=Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz | |||
|GPU=AMD Radeon RX 570 | |||
|Revision=1.7.0 (dev 1154) | |||
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== Trivia == | |||
* Original names: '''悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印''' (SLPM-66175) & (SLPM-66668), '''캐슬바니아 어둠의 저주''' (SLKA-25328) | |||
* Also known as '''Akumajou Dracula: Yami no Juin''' (JP) | |||
== Known Issues == | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=Cutscenes frames rewind | |||
|IsFixed=0 | |||
|IssueLevel=0 | |||
|AffectedVersions=All | |||
|Description=Some frames of the cutscene re appears above the cutscene a litte time. | |||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes > Enable manual gamefixes > Turn on 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays' | |||
}} | |||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName= | |IssueName=Some Textures in door broken | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel=0 | |IssueLevel=0 | ||
|AffectedVersions=All | |AffectedVersions=All | ||
|Description= | |Description= Some Textures in far distance are broken in some areas, in some cases door colors appear on top in far distances | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=Go to Config > Graphics Settings > Renderer > Switch to Hardware to fix issue | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Fixed Issues== | ||
<gallery> | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=spiky polygon syndrome | |||
|IsFixed=1 | |||
|IssueLevel=1 | |||
|AffectedVersions=All | |||
|Description=All arrows who show you the doors and other delimation of map and other stuff suffer of spiky polygon syndrome. | |||
|Workaround=Go to System > Enable Automatic Gamefixes, alternatively go to Config > Emulation Settings > VUs > Set Clamping Mode to None | |||
}} | |||
== Gameplay Screenshots == | |||
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px"> | |||
Castlevania_Curse_of_Darkness_Forum_1.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Castlevania series}} | {{Castlevania series}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 27 March 2024
Developer(s): Konami
Publisher(s): Konami
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 70/100
Game description: The Castlevania series gets a new protagonist in the form of Hector, a Devil Forgemaster. Hector left Dracula's service to lead a normal life, leaving Dracula vulnerable to attack by the Belmonts. Now that Dracula has been vanquished you must fight back the unholy curse that has spread across Europe. You can use your skills as a Devil Forgemaster to craft familiars that will help you during your travels. Castlevania: Curse of Darkness provides role-playing game and adventure elements, letting your character grow as he progresses through the story.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
PAL | ? |
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0.9.7 | GSdx |
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Set VUs Clamping mode to "None" and use GSdx for correct graphics in hardware mode | 82.236.153.86 |
PAL | ? |
|
0.9.7 (r3876) | GSdx 0.1.16 (r3693) |
|
Set VUs Clamping mode to "None" and use the Direct3D10 (Hardware) renderer for correct graphics whilst in hardware mode. | Sev7en77 |
? | ? |
|
0.9.8 | GSdx (r4600) |
|
USA v2.00 | Machina |
? | ? |
|
1.1.0 | GSdx (r5442) |
|
BIOS: USA v2.20 | Deoxy Starchaser |
NTSC-U | Windows |
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1.1.0 (r5452) | GSdx SSE41 (r5442) |
|
Runs above full speed. | |
NTSC-U | Windows 10 |
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1.7.0 (dev 1154) | GSdx32-AVX2 1.2.0 (default 1.7) |
|
Mostly fullspeed, sometimes slowdown occurs in cutscenes and in save rooms. | Nyahello |
Trivia
- Original names: 悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印 (SLPM-66175) & (SLPM-66668), 캐슬바니아 어둠의 저주 (SLKA-25328)
- Also known as Akumajou Dracula: Yami no Juin (JP)
Known Issues
Cutscenes frames rewind
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Affected Game Versions: All
- Description: Some frames of the cutscene re appears above the cutscene a litte time.
- Workaround: Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes > Enable manual gamefixes > Turn on 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays'
Some Textures in door broken
- Status: Active
- Type: Minor
- Affected Game Versions: All
- Description: Some Textures in far distance are broken in some areas, in some cases door colors appear on top in far distances
- Workaround: Go to Config > Graphics Settings > Renderer > Switch to Hardware to fix issue
Fixed Issues
spiky polygon syndrome
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Affected Game Versions: All
- Description: All arrows who show you the doors and other delimation of map and other stuff suffer of spiky polygon syndrome.
- Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
Gameplay Screenshots
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