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|image            = Ccod.jpg
|image            = Ccod.jpg
|caption          =  
|caption          =  
|developer        = Konami
|developer        = [[Konami]]
|genre            = Action RPG
|publisher        = [[Konami]]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_curse_of_darkness Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]
|genre            = Action, Adventure
|gameinfo          = Also known as "Akumajou Dracula: Yami no Juin" in Japan.
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Curse_of_Darkness Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/castlevania-curse-of-darkness Metacritic]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/925894-castlevania-curse-of-darkness Link]
|reviewscore      = 70/100 '''User Score''' 7.6/10
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/castlevania-curse-of-darkness Metacritic]|70/100}}
|gamefaqslink     = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/925894-castlevania-curse-of-darkness Link]
|gameinfo          = The Castlevania series gets a new protagonist in the form of Hector, a Devil Forgemaster, in Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. 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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|widescreenpatch  = 1
|eu_rating        = 12+
|japan_rating     = C
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|na_rating_text    = Blood, Violence
|ko_rating        = 18
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|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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|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-66175<br />SLPM-66668 <small>(Konami the Best)</small>
|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        =  
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|releasedateNTSCJ  = November 24, 2005<br />February 15, 2007 <small>(Konami the Best)</small>
|releasedateNTSCJ  = November 24, 2005<br />December 15, 2005 <small>(Korea)</small><br />February 15, 2007 <small>(Konami the Best)</small>
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Japanese name: '''悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印''' (SLPM-66175), '''悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印 コナミ・ザ・ベスト''' (SLPM-66668)
* 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==
== Known Issues ==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Cutscenes minor issue
|IssueName=Cutscenes frames rewind
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|AffectedVersions=All
|AffectedVersions=All
|Description=Cutscenes left a column of oddly-colored pixels to the right of the screen during gameplay
|Description=Some frames of the cutscene re appears above the cutscene a litte time.
|Workaround=It is hardly noticeable and can be resolved by refreshing the plugin.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes > Enable manual gamefixes > Turn on 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays'
}}
}}


==The gallery==
{{Issue
<gallery>
|IssueName=spiky polygon syndrome
File:Castlevania_Curse_of_Darkness_Forum_1.jpg|Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (SLPM 66175)
|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 ==
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Castlevania_Curse_of_Darkness_Forum_1.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


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