However, some cutscenes were specifically rewritten to take into account her presence, instead of reusing the original game's dialogues to her, with a notable example being her confrontation with Dracula. (Maria takes her leave) The first time, he's fought after four other bosses (thankfully you get a checkpoint here) and constantly flees from you when you attack … Maria feels really weird. While most of her sub-weapon-like animal friends are nothing special, they at least offer variety of attack; though, the item-crashes therein, especially the dragon, can be insanely powerful. No matter how complicated you make it, a bad thing is still bad thing! Very well! Maria: Holy Mother...? Looks like you hoped it wouldn't be me who came to save you. Everyone, run for it, quickly! Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle (悪魔城ドラキュラ Xクロニクル, Akumajō Dorakyura Ekkusu Kuronikuru, lit. Richter's all right. Maria has access to a secret special attack of her own, which is activated by tapping Up, Down, Forward, and Square (the main attack button). Beaten by a little girl! (The cat growls) Come, girl, and feed your master! Dracula: So even as the world decays, innocence endures in eyes like yours. Hold up and press the jump button to remove the shell. Maria does not have the stamina of Richter, so beware of heavier damage. Do you need help getting out of here? : Maria, the Holy Mother... My name is Tera. Fascinating... : Saved by a little girl...? I Button – Jump. ...What took you so long? I'll show you! (Maria obtains Iris's Charm) Rondo played similar to previous Castlevania entries, mostly linear.You could also find hidden exits to reach alternate paths through the stages to find different bosses. All better. Maria: Uh-uh! So I purchased Castlevania Requiem on PS4 after beating Dracula X a couple of times. Directions for Movement ... items will appear. I know you! Similar to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, a branching path system has been implemented, but with some differences. ??? If we don't treat that right now, you're looking at infection, and then putrification. Maria summons a turtle shell which rapidly envelops her, protecting her from most enemy attacks. Maria: You're going to pay for what you did! (Ending credits)Video: (dialogue at 4:23)Japanese version: (dialogue at 16:08), Dracula: Completely impossible! Level 7: Clocktower Dracula: So long as greedy humans exist, I shall be reborn. It can only Item Crash. She can also slide and roll in order to move faster and dodge attacks. Iris: That should do it. Iris: No problem. Maria: All right, I understand. It's power that always wins. See you!Video: (dialogue at 3:25)Japanese version: (dialogue at 7:50), Maria: !! : You are truly an angel. Maria Special attack from Rondo of Blood? She has her own set of sub-weapons, each with their own item crashes. (Tera runs towards Maria) Maria is essentially the easy mode in the game. Didn't you know? The ending depends on which girls you rescue, and you could play the game as Maria if you found her.You could enhance your subweapons into an Item Crash that usually fills the screen with large projectiles. Enter X-X!V''Q as a save slot name to enable a stage select option in the menu. She is slightly smaller than Richter, which allows her to dodge certain attacks much more easily than the vampire hunter. I understand this is an old game from 1993 and many games from it's time were built around being difficult to make up for the short length. Maria Mode is a gameplay mode featured in several Castlevania games, in which the player can play as Maria Renard. (The two meets each other) Maria has her own ending, a cutesy and slightly shorter version of Richter's ending. This is the original Japanese version of Castlevania: Dracula X, and it is the correct story to the Castlevania timeline.Like Dracula X, this game features the item crash feature for Richter, and he can also back flip and run. I came to beat the bad man! And be careful. Guess I was wrong. Annette: Hmm? The continue screen is bordered with flowers rather than skulls. It was first released exclusively in Japan on October 29, 1993. Overview []. (Dracula stands up from his throne and raises the wind to Maria)Video: (dialogue at 1:54)Japanese version:video - Nico Nico Douga video (registration required), Maria: All right, Mr. Bad Man, ready to die? Maria's Stage Name: Undying Melody. Maria: No! Her special ability, called Guardian Knuckle (performed by pressing ↓ ↑ ↘ + II when facing right), deals quite a large amount of damage if used correctly. The punches are performed by the summoned guardian. Not join him like you! You go back without me. I know your power. (Original Castlevania X: Rondo of Blood) Cheat: Unlimited Lives and Score To obtain an unlimited score and a lot of lives (20,000 points = 1 life), start game as Maria and get to the Clock Tower. Thank you for saving me. Play with us. Iris: Oh, believe me. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. You stupid little brat! Various icons. Maria also has a secret special attack, where her alternate self will come out and do great damage to anything it touches. And I've been helping him! Richter’s jump lacks mid-air control and his whip attack can’t be cancelled or modified. Iris: Oh, no. W-W-What do we do? The words "game over" will fall normally, but will be in bright colors, and assorted positions. Maria: It's Maria Renard. As soon as he transforms, use the Holy Water special attack with to deal massive damage. Come on, we've got to go! Thank you very much, Maria. Support (Attack) ★★ Advanced Dash Attack ↑ 1074 Shaft Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (Artwork: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) Support (Shield) ★ Novice Magic Attack ↑ 1077 Dracula (2nd Form) Castlevania (NES) (Artwork: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood) … It's nothing compared to your power, I'm sure, but if it helps...then there's been a purpose to my time here. Maria: Please hurry back to the village. It's I who should be thanking you. Guard Attack is an unblockable attack, performed by entering L.Trigger + B. Castlevania Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. ??? Maria: You know, fighting the bad man. Maria: My pleasure. Iris: Wait! Well, time to go. Dracula: Ah, your blood sings with power! (smiles) Come on, let's go home. There's still something I have to do. (Iris sees Maria's wounded arm) Maria: What?! Sister Tera. Maria: Oh, it's crumbling! Richter makes use of a whip as his main weapon and one of six sub-weapons: an axe, a dagger, holy water, a grimoire, a pocket watch, and a cross. Will you? Maria… Maria: Wow! She can throw two of them at … Annette: Richter's coming. Also, when she is defeated, she falls down, hits the ground (if there is ground below her) and lies there before fading out of existence. But I'm just fine. She has her own Game Over screen as well, made of colored letters and flowers. Maria is locked behind a closed door in Stage 2 (under the normal route), at the end of the fourth area where you are faced for the first time against the Merman enemies. It is performed by entering Up, Down-Right + II when facing right. Annette: For heaven's sake, she can be as reckless as Richter!Video: Japanese version: Dracula: Once again, the blood of Belmont has defeated me... Perhaps this, too, is part of my fate. Castlevania: Harmony of Despair Xbox 360 https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Guardian_Knuckle?oldid=309589, Other attacks that also reference said stand are. The words "game over" will fall normally, but will be in bright colors, and assorted positions. The punches are performed by the summoned guardian. Really, it's okay! (Dracula fades away with screaming)Video: (dialogue at 4:05)Japanese version:video - Nico Nico Douga video (registration required). Here, let me give you this too. Special Items Maria's Stage Name: Toward the Tower of the Final Showdown. I'm gonna beat that vampire to a bloody pulp! You're injured. Maria: They got away... And I almost had him, too! Tera: Surely you're help sent from heaven. A short Stage, the entrance is simply an area to power up. Maria does not have the stamina of Richter, so beware of heavier damage. Annette: It's not bad, Maria. You're injured. Crouch by pressing down. Might becomes the one and only justice in this world! Maria: ?! Thank you, Miss Iris. When Maria gets a game over, she has a special screen. Directions for Movement [BASIC MOVEMENT] Direction pad – Movement in left and right directions. Maria: Okay. Maria: Are you okay? Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪廻, , Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo,? (Iris tears off her dress and treats Maria's wounds) We shall meet again, blood of Belmont! Iris: I thought so. However, in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, playershave to option to use a large amount of hearts at once to unleash a massive attack called the Item Crash with each different sub-weapon having a different effect. Annette: Maria, wait! Annette: Oh, no. Here, just let me bind that up. The next stop in my Castlevania series playthrough is the mythical “Rondo of Blood” (also known as “Vampire’s Kiss” in the UK).This game was originally released on the TurboGrafx-16, a system I never had any experience with growing up. The first one has 龍 (dragon) written on it, while the third has 肉 (meat). It is performed by entering Up, Down-Right + II when facing right. Be careful.Video: Japanese version: Maria: Annette! II Button – Attack. With those bosses gone, Shaft will attack you himself. Her main weapon is summoning doves to attack her enemies. Good and evil are only words, illusions created by the powerful. To help keep you safe. Many players consider that playing as Maria makes the game much easier than playing as Richter. (Shaft and Dracula vanishes away) Maria: Richter saved me. Tera: Oh, and please accept this. The alternate path through stage 5 of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is called Wandering or Shudder. Maria: Sister... Iris: Just a good luck charm. (Maria is a bit more flexible with her double jump). Maria's Stage Name: The Brink of Death. is a special attack performed by Maria Renard. : ?! When Maria gets a game over, she has a special screen. You are an angel. Now run for it before things get too dangerous. What's yours? I think he's fighting someplace else right now. With what? Annette: You're turning your back on me, just like Richter! Maria: Annette... You're bad now, just like them! Maria: Yeah. Strong indeed. Maria: Hey, thank Him later. Please protect that girl. Weapons from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood of the TurboGrafx-16. (Annette turns into a vampire) Vampire hunter. Shaft: Hmm, intriguing. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Duck to evade … (The castle starts to collapse) He's strong, just like you said! Maria: Yeah. Tera: Who's there? II Button + Up Direction – Item attack. (Maria obtains Tera's Necklace) To cement her superiority, she can use a projection spell to surprise enemies and attack without even approaching them. The ax, knife, holy water, clock, cross, and more are used by collecting hearts hidden throughout levels. 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It can be used against breakable objects for the same effect. See you! Maria: What's going on?! Maria: What is it? For the second form, Dracula transforms into a giant bat and will try to attack you in two ways, a beam of energy and fireballs from his mouth. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Richter Belmont special attacks (most of them work for Maria too): In contrast to what happened with his Rondo of Blood version, in SOTN RIchter has a wide range of special attacks. In The Dracula X Chronicles, Maria still plays the same as in the original Rondo of Blood version, without any gameplay changes added. Anyway, time to go. Items provide power-ups and special attacks. No matter what you say, that's wrong! My father's a doctor. Maria: Mm-hmm! Iris: (smiles) I'm joking. Fail to dodge one round, and he'll keep on going until you do (or die). Long hailed as one of the best Castlevania games of all time, I was always very curious about it, but never actually got my hands on it. This differs between weapons and so does the amount of heart points used. The alternate path through Stage 4 of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is called Fortress of the … [ADDITIONAL MOVES FOR MARIA] The numbers in the parentheses indicate the number of hearts required for use.). If that Belmont man hadn't interfered before, then... Tera: Maria, I know God is watching over you. Thank you. (Tera prays for Maria)Video: Japanese version: Iris: Oh, what's this? Annette: Maria, that's... You can't! My father is a doctor. Iris: Wait a minute! See you! It’s also strange how the stage music will conclude mid level, completely stop, then start back up. (Maria leaves) I-I'm sorry. A direct sequel, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, was … The Guardian Knuckle is a hidden attack available when playing as Maria. You want blood, come get it yourself! Attack! It's very dangerous here. There are a total of 9 stages, but split paths may be accessed through hidden stages. Maria: Uh-huh. Maria Renard. Turtle - At a cost of 3 Hearts, Maria hides under a turtle shell making her invincible, but far less agile and unable to attack. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood: Rescue Maria Renard. When you have a weapon and the heart meter is flashing green you can press select and a special attack will occur. See you! Iris: There you go. Thank you so much, Miss! When you enter through the door, the dark priest Shaft will come down, and summon four creatures from Castlevania 1: the Bat, Medusa, Mummy, and Frankenstein. Rondo of Blood‘s two primary mechanics aren’t very dynamic. In Rondo of Blood, though quite childish, Maria is a formidable warrior with incredible, almost innate magical powers, and a dominion over various Animal Familiars. Please, let me find my own way out, and see your mission through. Annette: Thank goodness. Maria: Oh, my. Maria: Not really. For being so mean to everyone! Good always wins! And thus, by might, I rule. Please...Video: (dialogue at 3:29)Japanese version: (dialogue at 12:10), Dracula: Are you lost, little one? Tera: A thousand bleesings, oh holy Maria...Video: (dialogue at 3:13)Japanese version: (dialogue at 4:41), ??? Maria: I don't understand what that means! Face me!Video: (dialogue at 1:39), Maria: !! Annette! Who's there? Uh-oh, you gotta run! While exploring the castle, Richter can rescue four maidens, includin… (The battle begins)Video: (dialogue at 1:38)Japanese version: (dialogue at 14:23), Maria: Annette! She can throw two of them at a time. That's all you need to remember. Oh... (Suddenly, Shaft shows up) ??? Maria: But... Annette: Maria! The continue screen is bordered with flowers rather than skulls. May I ask you your name? Dracula: It is not by my own power that I am resurrected. However, she has far less health than Richter. Maria: It feels...powerful! Maria: No, no, I'll be fine. Maria: Not yet! It's much too dangerous! … Her dash is incredibly quick and her base attack, which is a pair of doves, keeps you … Maria: It's your fault. Maria summons a guardian that attacks with a flurry of punches, restoring HP on impact. You've answered my prayers! Annette: !! Shaft: Ha! But Jesus Christ Rondo of Blood is frustrating, and I guess I was fooled because all the trophies for it are uncommon, and I felt "Hey, this won't be that difficult". As Maria defeats all bosses, Shaft returns) The objective is to guide the primary player character Richter Belmont through nine stages, with four alternate routes, as he searches for his kidnapped beloved Annette and ultimately confronts Dracula in his castle. : Oh, God in heaven! Maria: Ha! Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is a platform-adventure video game developed by Konami for the PC Engine's Super CD-ROM² System directed by Toru Hagihara. Maria, what are you doing here? Maria: It's okay! 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