Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Game Boy AdvanceAbout Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Nathan Graves enters Dracula's castle to rescue his mentor, armed with a whip and an expanding collection of abilities. Explore connected rooms, defeat monsters, and return to earlier areas when new skills open previously blocked routes. The Dual Set-Up System combines collectible action and attribute cards to create magical effects. Equipment, character growth, and powerful bosses give the journey a mix of exploration and deliberate combat.
- Platform
- Game Boy Advance
- Genre
- Action · Role-playing · Platformer · Metroidvania
- Release year
- 2001
Keyboard controls
| A / B | ZX | L / R | QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Enter | Select | V |
| DPAD | ↑↓←→ | ||
| Quick save | 1 | ||
| Quick load | 2 | ||
| Save slot | 3 | ||
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