{"product_id":"castlevania-curse-of-darkness-playstation-2","title":"Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for PlayStation 2 (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eCastlevania: Curse of Darkness is a 3D Castlevania set three years after Castlevania III, starring Hector, who once forged demonic servants for Dracula before turning his back on him. Its Innocent Devil companions and weapon crafting give it more of an action RPG feel than most entries in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative product references, not photographs of the exact pre-owned copy. They do not guarantee its cosmetic condition or included packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHector, Isaac and Dracula's curse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story takes place in 1479, three years after Trevor Belmont defeated Dracula. Dracula's curse still spreads across Europe, and Hector, who once created Innocent Devils for Dracula, is drawn back into the fight when his rival Isaac has Rosaly, the woman Hector loved, condemned as a witch. Hector chases Isaac through places like the Abandoned Castle, Baljhet Mountains, Garibaldi Temple and Cordova Town, meeting the mysterious Saint Germain and crossing paths with Trevor himself along the way. Michiru Yamane's score carries the gothic mood of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInnocent Devils and crafted weapons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHector fights with weapons you craft from materials found or stolen from enemies, covering swords, axes, spears, knuckles and more, each with its own combo patterns. His companions are Innocent Devils, creatures he forges and raises. Fairy types heal, Battle types attack, Bird types help cross gaps, and Mage, Devil and Pumpkin types add spells and special abilities. Feeding them Evo Crystals from defeated enemies makes them evolve in different directions, so two playthroughs can end with very different partners. Finishing the game unlocks a mode where you play as Trevor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking over a used Curse of Darkness disc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurse of Darkness came on a single PlayStation 2 disc. On a pre-owned copy, check the data side for deep scratches and the center ring for cracks, since those are the usual causes of read errors, while light marks usually do not. Saves go to a PS2 memory card. This listing is for the PS2 game disc itself, and a case, manual or memory card is included only if the listing title says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastlevania: Curse of Darkness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayStation 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhysical format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction RPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKonami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned, individual cosmetic condition varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBox, manual and accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm individual item contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does Castlevania: Curse of Darkness play on PS2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a 3D action RPG. You explore large areas, fight with real-time combos using crafted weapons, level up Hector and raise Innocent Devils that fight, heal and open paths. It plays closer to an action RPG than to the side-scrolling Castlevania games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich consoles can run it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plays on North American PlayStation 2 consoles, both original and slim, and on early PS3 models with PS2 backward compatibility. PS2 games are region-locked, so it needs a North American system. It will not run on PS4 or PS5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to play Castlevania III first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The story stands on its own and explains Hector's past through cutscenes. Knowing that Trevor Belmont defeated Dracula in Castlevania III adds context, but the game does not assume you have played it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing is for the Curse of Darkness game disc itself. A case, manual or memory card is included only if the listing title says so. You will need a PS2 memory card to save your progress and your Innocent Devils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. 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