
Softer pixel edges even with "Smoothing" turned offĤ. +Preserves the original aspect ratio with no screen sizing options (albeit a stretched mode) +Accurate Moon glow effect under Dracula's Keep +Essentially identical to the PSP with even pixel sizing Pixel edges are a tad softer than PS1 (invisible to CRT displays)ģ. +Authentic 240p presentation in interlacing mode +Custom scaling engine that preserves the pixel sizing no matter how you scale it PSP digital "PSOne" release (w/ CRT connector) Lacking the extras some of the other versions offer, no voice language optionĢ. +Basically the most cycle accurate way to play the game +Sharp even pixel sizing on a horizontal and vertical plane (no dither or shimmering effect when scrolling)
Every release has its own strengths and caveats, which I've chronicled here in my own personal order. Also, hold while choosing Richter to use his alternate outfit, as shown above.From what I've seen of all the different versions of SotN, it seems like there is no single "definitive" version of the game.
If you are playing Sega Saturn version, you can use any available secret code, and choose any character from the beginning. GTI-CLUB (Sega Saturn only): Start the game with $250,000. In the Dracula X Chronicles version, she plays like her Rondo of Blood self but with a new darting ability allowing her to pass right over many enemies. While she is playable in the Saturn version, that version makes her a lot tougher than her Rondo of Blood self, making her one of the toughest bosses in the normal castle.
MARIA (Dracula X Chronicles only): Start the game in Maria mode. In the Dracula X Chronicles Port, she plays very much like she did in Rondo of Blood, while in the Saturn version, she is a lot stronger.) However, Maria is different in the Dracula X Chronicles port compared to the Saturn version. RICHTER (PSX and Dracula X Chronicles only): Start the game in Richter mode.(Note: in the Saturn port, Maria and Richter are playable from the start. AXEARMOR: Start the game with an Axe Lord Armor in your inventory. X-X!V''Q: Enables "Luck mode" where you start with 99 LCK and extremely low in other stats, and a Lapis Lazuli equipped. After beating the game once in good ending, you can enter one of the following strings as the name of save file, in order to activate one of the special game modes:. However, you will first play the prologue "Final Stage" as Richter, and then enter the actual play as Alucard.
Normally, you can only start the first playing as Alucard.