Sam Claiborn
IGNCastlevania Anniversary Collection Review
Published 5/24/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 5/16/2019
Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania. Released as part of the Konami 50th Anniversary celebration, relive these timeless classics that helped define the platformer genre. From the Belmont clan to their extended bloodlines and allies, the Castlevania Anniversary Collection is the best first step for anyone to take into the world of Castlevania and the fight against Dracula!
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- Konami Digital Entertainment
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- Konami
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Jordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportCastlevania Anniversary Collection (Switch) Review
Published 5/22/2019
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85
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Read originalChris Scullion
Nintendo LifeReview: Castlevania Anniversary Collection - You'll Want To Get Your Teeth Into This
Published 5/20/2019
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Castlevania Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch)
Published 5/20/2019
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70
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Read originalJamie O'Neill
Push SquareCastlevania Anniversary Collection - Eight Early Castlevania Games Including a Cutesy Surprise
Published 5/20/2019
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewCastlevania Anniversary Collection Review – GameSpew
Published 5/17/2019
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Castlevania Anniversary Collection Review
Published 5/16/2019
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsKonami Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Published 8/3/2017
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