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@rboeger rboeger released this 15 Oct 02:07
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CV3 PC Port 0.1.0

The first release of an unofficial PC port of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The game was translated from the original NES code into C++ and runs natively on Windows, with optional extras on top.

*This download contains no part of the game.

  • You need your own ROM of Castlevania III - Dracula's Curse (USA).

How to play

  1. Download cv3-pc-port-0.1.0-windows-x64.zip below and unzip it anywhere.
  2. Put your ROM in the rom folder (any file name).
  3. Run cv3.exe.

The game checks the ROM and tells you if it's missing or the wrong version. Windows may warn about an unknown publisher, because the program isn't signed: click More info → Run anyway.

Optional: also put your ROM of Akumajou Densetsu (Japan) in the rom folder, then set MUSIC to FAMICOM in the menu. You'll hear the Famicom version's own soundtrack and sound effects, played by its own sound engine, extra sound chip included.

Features

Everything beyond the original game is off until you turn it on in the menu (Esc).

  • Display: sharp or smooth scaling, scanlines, 4:3 or 8:7 pixel aspect, fullscreen.
  • Smooth motion on 120 Hz and faster monitors, and run-ahead for lower input lag.
  • Widescreen: 16:9, with enemies, items and candles active in the extra space.
  • No sprite limit and no flicker. The game also never slows down.
  • Gameplay options:
    • Faster doors.
    • Air control (steer your jumps).
    • Stair jumps: jump off stairs, drop with Down+A, and land on stairs mid-air by holding Up or Down.
    • Instant character swap.
  • Modern difficulty: unlimited lives; you restart at the last checkpoint.
  • Randomizer (on the NEW GAME screen):
    • Enemies, in matching or completely random places.
    • Bosses.
    • Your starting character.
    • Where each ally joins. Trevor can join as an ally too.
  • Three save slots.
  • Famicom sound (see above).
  • Keyboard and game controllers.

Known issues

  • The ending and stage-clear scenes haven't been fully tested with randomized pairs (for example, starting as Alucard with Trevor as your ally). Please report anything odd.
  • Windows only for now.

Credits

Based on the annotated Castlevania III disassembly by cyneprepou4uk. Uses SDL2 and dr_mp3. See THIRD_PARTY.md.

This is a non-commercial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Konami. Castlevania is a trademark of Konami Digital Entertainment. Don't post or ask for ROMs in issues.

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