Castlevania All Bosses Comparison (Rondo of Blood vs Dracula X Chronicles)

⚠️ All gameplay recording, game curation and opinions included in each video, as well as design or editing is completely done by me
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (known in Japan as Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo) is a horror-fantasy side-scrolling action platformer developed and published by Konami for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM (1993). Dracula X Chronicles (released in Japan as Akumajo Dracula X Chronicles), compiles remakes of two of the most popular games in the Castlevania line, Akumajo Dracula X: Chi no Rondo and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (2007)
While the original game made use of 2D graphics, the remake opted for a 3D representation of the original graphics, taking advantage of the technical capabilities of the PSP, and also changing some aspects of the gameplay mechanics. This video is made with the intention of showing you the differences between both versions, in the representation of the final bosses.
In this video you will find:
• A complete side by side comparison of all bosses in Rondo of Blood and Dracula x Chronicles, to contrast graphics, sound, gameplay mechanics and monster design.
• A walkthrough on how to defeat these bosses in a simple way
• Information related to each game such as release date, developer company, game genre and system it was released on.
• Official game box arts with a 3D presentation.
Intro and Outro Music
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Death Rondo of Blood
00:28 Death Dracula X Chronicles
00:43 Death PSP vs PCEngine
00:58 Wyvern Rondo of Blood
01:14 Wyvern Dracula X Chronicles
01:29 Wyvern PSP vs PCEngine
01:44 Serpent Rondo of Blood
01:59 Serpent Dracula X Chronicles
02:14 Serpent PSP vs PCEngine
02:29 Werewolf Rondo of Blood
02:44 Werewolf Dracula X Chronicles
02:58 Werewolf PSP vs PCEngine
03:13 Bone Golem Rondo of Blood
03:28 Bone Golem Dracula X Chronicles
03:43 Bone Golem PSP vs PCEngine
03:59 Minotaur Rondo of Blood
04:14 Minotaur Dracula X Chronicles
04:28 Minotaur PSP vs PCEngine
04:43 Dogether Rondo of Blood
04:58 Dogether Dracula X Chronicles
05:13 Dogether PSP vs PCEngine
05:28 Dullahan Rondo of Blood
05:43 Dullahan Dracula X Chronicles
05:58 Dullahan PSP vs PCEngine
06:13 Carmilla & Laura Rondo of Blood
06:28 Carmilla & Laura Dracula X Chronicles
06:43 Carmilla & Laura PSP vs PCEngine
06:58 Death Rondo of Blood
07:13 Death Dracula X Chronicles
07:28 Death PSP vs PCEngine
07:43 Shaft Rondo of Blood
07:58 Shaft Dracula X Chronicles
08:13 Shaft PSP vs PCEngine
08:28 Shaft Ghost Rondo of Blood
08:43 Shaft Ghost Dracula X Chronicles
08:58 Shaft Ghost PSP vs PCEngine
09:13 Dracula Rondo of Blood
09:28 Dracula Dracula X Chronicles
09:43 Dracula PSP vs PCEngine
09:58 Outro
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[@BitsBeats]

No special bosses of each version included. Sorry mates. Enjoy!!

[@MilenAnessar]

Wait, I know the Hydra and Lesser Vampire are PSP remake exclusive but you say each version does it means Original Rondo has one? I didn't remember if it has.

[@BitsBeats]

@@MilenAnessar Hi! no, no, only missing the minions that Shaft summons (Giant Bat, Medusa, The Creature...). Hydra and Lesser Demon are not in RoB

[@Dekkard5]

Remake Dracula has like 4 forms; plus if you don't rescue Annette she becomes a vampire that you have to fight in place of Shaft's ghost

[@MMTrigger]

Maybe it's the color palettes, but sometimes the game looks more alive with 2d Sprites than 3d polygons. But the remakes certainly did a better job with the backgrounds.

[@zucchinibyday]

I definitely agree on the colors point. The original just looks more vibrant and the color work is better as a whole. The fighting stage of the Wyvern fight is clearly contrasted from the background in the original, but in the remake its all the same tone and lightness and looks bland

[@angelr194]

@@zucchinibyday That's the problem with trying to appear "realistic". In reality, everything tends to blend together (that's why we notice something different immediately), but, in the games, you need to make the characters "pop up" from the background to follow the action.

[@lunagunplax8]

The only difference is not just 3D, They put Annette as Succubus Boss, ,Stage 5 EX, Hydra Boss, and Dracula's 3rd form. the remake one definitely makes a lot of new things

[@angelnobody7137]

To compensate the inferior graphics and worst bso

[@syckles]

For 20 years I wondered why Death changed costumes before you faced him is SotN... From this video, I just realized he's wearing his RoB outfit when he greets Alucard.. 😮

[@Ifalvarado]

He knew Alucard would be difficult so he was wearing his battle outfit

[@DanielLatouche-yr5fw]

Sí. Yo prefiero el traje de Rondo Of Blood, es mucho mejor que el de Symphony Of The Night. El de SOTN parece una monja morada 🤣🤣

[@sungsuyeo5705]

Thank you for the another excellent video! I really wish Konami did brought this game back instead of removing the remake from Castlevania Requiem.

[@kagemaru259]

When this was released it was the first time I ever got to play the original Rondo Of Blood. I think it's my personal favorite Castlevania game.

[@seerus1351]

I really enjoyed the remake when it was released. The extra final form they gave Dracula caught me off guard and was rather difficult though.

[@knightofarkronia9968]

Hopefully they’ll port it and the original to the Switch and other consoles!

[@knightofarkronia9968]

Hydra: “Don’t mind ussss, jusssst feeling a bit left out. Esssspecially ssssince Dracula X-ssss Chroniclessss is the only time in the sssseries that a Hydra hassss appeared!”

[@VinLwj]

I love the extra form of dracula final fight in the remake! That fight was intense!

[@edgarharwood145]

The PC Engine version had aged so much better. The soundtrack and effects are eerier, too.

[@soulreaver1983]

Absolutely amazing video as always many thanks! !!!!!!☺

[@BitsBeats]

Many thanks my friend!!

[@soulreaver1983]

@@BitsBeats You're welcome!🙂👍

[@missionfailedkk]

For me, what i really like about RoB are the graphics, so when it turned into 3D it just lost all the magic to me

[@AFourEyedGeek]

Nice, had no idea the PSP version looked so good but I wish they had stronger contrasting colours on the characters though. 2007 was at the height of blurry muddy colours, so the PSP version looks better than most games of that time.

[@Needwagon4Speedwagon]

Love the remake but what always bothers me with transitions to 3D is how slow everything feels

[@DanielLatouche-yr5fw]

Lo mismo digo

[@megamanicmonkey8755]

Prefer the original, but I love them both.👍

[@ophidianmind333]

Thank you for posting this, I hadn't played the remake and I have been curious about it. Perhaps I am a bit biased because Rondo of Blood is one of my all-time favorite games, but I prefer the look and sound of the original over the remake. However, I am still curious enough that I may get around to playing the remake someday.

[@joebelleymusic]

Great video!

[@sujataroy5152]

Awesome video dude nice vs

[@specter538]

Overall,the original is definitely harder and easy on the eyes as well. But i'd be lying if i said that i didn't enjoy the remake. It didn't completey copy and paste Rondo's stage layouts in a 2.5D setting,it actually went out of it's way to change some of the layout and added a bit more to them.DXC also went an extra mile by including unlockables that help Richter on his journey. Like in this one,all of the 4 maidens have some sort of purpose,which is in itself a sharp contrast to the original where Maria seemed like the only character worth rescuing,because then the player would have the ability to go through the game as her. This game also had two new bossfights that weren't present in Rondo. One of them being a direct consequence of the player not saving one of the maidens. The final boss fight was changed as well,making it seem like Dracula fights you with almost all of his capacity. Honestly,for a remake that didn't look very appealing at first glance because of it's graphics,it was pretty fun and satisfying to go through.this deserves atleast a single playthrough if you are into Castlevania. Or you know,if Rondo's difficulty curve scared you off.come back and give this one a shot.

[@James-oj6ru]

Is it a me thing or do I feel as if DXC is easier than Rondo of Blood?… it’s a me thing isn’t it?

[@specter538]

@@James-oj6ru No,it's not just you. Any person that has played Rondo of blood before or after DXC can tell that Rondo was harder.

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

2D > 3D. Always.

[@kistar3460]

The original is nicer to look at than the remake

[@trazodeltiempo1466]

Both of them have their unique charm

[@Vinyl_Doomed_Man]

You work simply is amazing!

[@BitsBeats]

Charlie ❤️

[@Vinyl_Doomed_Man]

@@BitsBeats do you have Instagram?

[@BitsBeats]

@@Vinyl_Doomed_Man chus.le.fou

[@Vinyl_Doomed_Man]

@@BitsBeats following it. Send you a DM.

[@gilbertacosta7434]

Just passed Rondo of Blood on PS4 collection and the only boss I didn't face was the Bone Golem. Missed that area somehow.

[@william_.575]

there are alternate pathways for each level, if you go to oje you get sent to a alternative version of that level

[@lolstationvita5922]

Just a little reminder that Dracula X Chronicles is a game for portable console. And that's why this game looks much better on a small screen.

[@arimaayato5050]

Honestly, the original is better than the remake.

[@BitsBeats]

Miles away better

[@jayt4533]

Even though the remake had quite a bit of added content I still prefer the 2d look of this game.

[@maxwellandrew6824]

You sure get the crap kicked out of you during some of the Dracula X chronicle fights

[@BitsBeats]

I don't like very much the game... I was playing with no enthusiasm 😂

[@maxwellandrew6824]

Fair enough good video

[@Xemnask]

Sprites will always be superior in this kinda games

[@Cronoro]

Are the controls of the remake harder or is it a different person playing it? Haha

[@chungdepgiai]

Love Dracula X chronicle because game add 2 extra boss and Dracula 3rd form :3

[@G4System]

Castlevania The Dracula X Chronicles remake from Rondo Of Blood

[@songsft.googleassistant2542]

There was also a new form of Dracula in PSP Dracula X chronicles

[@ivanalejandrovarelamendoza6942]

I love the two versions

[@Angelfox51]

Well I think the original sprites render better here ans seem somehow more "detailed". This reminds the same feeling I had on the first full 3D FPS games like Quake : I prefered the sprites from Doom 1/2 games or Duke 3D rather than the very low polygon angular 3D models. Remake is better for rendering the background, but not the enemies and characters.

[@RichterBelmont2235]

Rondo and Symphony era have the most beautiful spriteworks. Followed by Aria of Sorrow.

[@Hello-hz7gj]

Interesting

[@Legendonthemoon]

6:14 OH YEAH *¡¡¡ HYDRO STORM!!!*

[@vandieyahya1024]

Man i really miss Richter's Japanese death (dying) voice. Because for a reason why there is several death during the comparison mode. Is the PSP remake harder than the original?

[@BitsBeats]

For me, Rondo is hardest

[@vandieyahya1024]

Its on 03:12 (werewolf) and 03:56 (Bone Golem)

[@RichterBelmont2235]

Easier compared to the original.

[@siopaobun]

Hah is that a video of me playing on the remake? I kept getting hit so much too -_-

[@ArturoEscorza]

Pc Engine Cd's Rondo of Blood, always!

[@Chernobog2]

It's too bad they didn't include the remake with Castlevania Requiem, especially since they used art from it

[@dswolf123]

Biggest difference between the two: Whoever is playing the Remake is not trying to play seriously.

[@BitsBeats]

True fact ;)

[@krizwatcher]

Is it just me, or is Remake Richter more of a punching bag than Original Richter?

[@thegameboxandpacomms]

I love The Dracula X Chronicles. I did a playthrough of it over on my channel if anyone wants to learn more about it!

[@FlameAdder]

What the hell is the DXC player even doing most of the time

[@BitsBeats]

Wanting to come back to RoB

[@raylentcross8203]

this is also good same as symphony of the night and graphics too

[@-Siculus-Hort-]

i like the hand drawn stuff alot better.

[@xombiemike]

They are both amazing.

[@DarkRose0523]

I personally think both are quite good, but maybe that’s just me

[@RichterBelmont2235]

X Chronicles version is a cakewalk if you're a Rondo of Blood veteran, or even better, a Dracula X veteran. Tightened and easier control. less anger inducing attack patterns etc.

[@alejandroalfonso6545]

And the winner is: Dracula X Ps. Amazing quality in every video you post my friend!! A Castlevania fan here enjoying your content!

[@BitsBeats]

Many thanks Alejandro!

[@ailtonpassos9020]

Seja o primeiro cara no youtube a comparar a dublagem japonesa do pc engine, com a dublagem da versão pc engine no psp.

[@ericmainez8773]

Something the 3d and the snes dont really get are the cutscene of the bosses as you show up, the werewolf for example is awesome in 2d but ok in 3d

[@sansculottist]

In my opinion bosses look better in the original than in the remake without exception. I think only Dracula comes very close to the old design. Most backgrounds (with some notable exceptions, like Death's and Dracula's) look better, much more immersive and lively in Chronicles, but the grainy PSP graphics really hurt them in retrospect. Dullahan stage looks the worst. I do greatly recommend the PSP collection though to those who still play on that thing. I really wish for more Castlevania games in the graphics style of Rondo and Symphony. But gameplay-wise also going back to classic, arcady non-RPG style or at least a whip-swinging hybrid like the first two GBA games. I'd buy it. Maybe they could rrimagine Leon Belmont's story (so noone has to touch the lackluster 3D game) or the 1999 "Demon Castle War". Heck, to tie in with the Netflix show, maybe remake Castlevania III.

[@ailtonpassos9020]

Excelente viu não poderia ter saido melhor.

[@BitsBeats]

Querido Ailton, eu sei que você estava esperando pelos chefes especiais!

[@ailtonpassos9020]

@@BitsBeats adivinhao.

[@ailtonpassos9020]

@@BitsBeats mas diz ai achou o giant bat, medusa, akmodan e frankstein dificil no psp.

[@wallacesousuke1433]

@@ailtonpassos9020 esse canal é brasileiro ou o que?

[@ailtonpassos9020]

@@wallacesousuke1433 acho que é br mesmo, pois o cara sempre me respondeu.

[@duedecimal6622]

the 3d version looks cartoony and waaaay less threatening

[@Aripuni1]

Cough cough maria rondo of blood

[@natiusjoshua55]

my personal summary: 3d is intimidating, but 2d is disturbing. that's probably why many people prefers the original.

[@Louis_Cyphriel]

Amazing, I know how author feels playing the Remake. Honestly, tried to evaluate it myself and given up the moment I get to see how butchered the chapel... What's more, did I imagine things or bosses behaviour was changed so bad that they now read inputs to get upper hand?

[@hirschlord341]

I dont know why but i like allways 2D animations more .

[@g_cezar01]

WHY THEY MADE CARMILLA AND LAURA WHITE IN THE REMAKE????

[@kringhetto]

I remember playing the 3d version so I could get Rondo of Blood and SoTN unlocked. Then I just played those. I hated the 3d graphics, and still do. But I'm glad it was made, or I wouldn't have ever played RoB.

[@terryliliana]

the 3d sprites are good but they dont work well with the old animations

[@MarceloPereira-ll4go]

Top

[@blankko84]

PSP really had some awesome remakes like this one, and both Mega Man Maverick Hunter and Powered Up, makes you wonder why they can't make more of those instead of just republishing original game nowaday

[@tessatessa3894]

I like how 3D Richter is basically Victor Hugo's character.

[@angelr194]

Why do they shrunk minotaur's head? He doesn't seem more buff, he looks silly! Graphics, music and gameplay are better in the remake but... art direction is a little off.

[@superjuju2343]

Original is better💘

[@Rodristrings]

2D for ever 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@joemedin5013]

No Hydra!

[@ravenraeperfecto2414]

I Think PSP Version Of Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles Make More Fun And Action And Graphic Has Reached To The New Level

[@gamezzpsx5523]

Incrível

[@grayfoxrex]

Je me rappelle que quand j'ai ce jeu, au moment où j'ai débloquer Rondo of Blood version PC Engine j'ai immédiatement abandonné la version PSP, franchement la version PSP n'est pas belle et elle ne fait pas honneur à la version original, le remake n'est pas un mauvais jeu mais c'est une déception... Indigne d'un Castlevania.

[@arashi6701]

Solo juge el Drácula x cronicles de PSP

[@marceloshangful]

2D 4ever

[@animekawaiichan9399]

Wow. Watching made me think they should remake ALL the 2D Castlevania games.

[@KatiaLupo-ju7ts]

Original wins hands down. The polygons make the game feel more cartoony instead of more realistic, while the pixel art is gorgeous and much more menacing looking. The walk animation in 3D just looks like Richter sh** in his pants and the all the colors are toned waaaay down. Plus, the player on the psp version needs to git gud 💀

[@panthekirb7561]

Both versions are objectively speaking about equal. I think for the majority of people their prefered version is the one they experienced first. Personally I have a soft spot for DXC and I consider it to be the best retrovenia in the series and I like the sound design and music much better in the remake. Not only is it one of the only games I played on OG hardware, It also introduced me to SOTN which I obviously appreciate.

[@b4warned115]

I prefer the old version of the game.

[@cinemasinsrussia]

He says "Shut up"?)

[@ReiChris2121]

Será que sou o único BR aqui?

[@BitsBeats]

Você é o terceiro país que mais vê meus vídeos. Vocês são muitos ;)

[@ReiChris2121]

@@BitsBeats ata brigado (Não sabia que tu falava português nem que tinha mais br aqui)

[@jlkirky2655]

Mi única conclusión es que el jugador de la versión 2D es mejor que el jugador de la versión 3D

[@BitsBeats]

Es el mismo, pero con más ganas

[@SirBuzz]

The remake graphics looked dated when it was released, so it doesn't surprise me it looks even uglier today.

[@helliandrosoutohenrique8931]

2D > 3D

[@joesaiditstrue]

making 2d sidescrollers 3d for the sake of 3d just ends up looking horrible, Rondo on PCE just destroys this crap on psp

[@wellingtonsr]

Eu prefiro o original.

[@shaolinmatadordeporco6656]

Playing on the console PSP is better than emulating. The games was made for its own screen and i have to say, the graphics are extremely beatiful for It age

[@oldschoolgamer1979]

The PSP version looks soulless.

[@wonphi]

Most notable difference is not the bosses, but how shit the PSP player is compared to the original...

[@KokoroNoSama]

Watching the psp player hurt. so derpy

[@rubenoscarlopez2690]

de lejos...el original clásico...el mejor!!!!

[@MyBikeLife]

SotN is the best

[@BenyoSid]

👍👌✌

[@saleh777]

2d 👍👍

[@handlethis405]

I've played both, I played Rondo of Blood for PC Engine on a Mister FPGA (On a Sony Trinitron via VGA) and Dracula X Chronicles for PSP on a PSP model 1000 (Custom Firmware) & Emulated on pc as well. Rondo of Blood for PC Engine is preferable in audio, visuals and tighter controls. I think it should be experienced by anyone who loved the original Castlevania. If you want more content, I'd reach for Dracula X Chronicles for PSP. So, why not both? Just the PC-E version first. ;)

[@luckyspray]

Now this is the true Remake, not the SNES port (Reimagining)

[@derbynmontiel7077]

Lili da á

[@eliow]

The original one is much more prettier

[@applied__science]

3d looks and sounds like crap

[@anemite2]

Certainly the remake was superior I'm every way, the extras and the 2.5D graphics were phenomenal

[@dragordo]

Ia the remake being played by a 6 year old?

[@BitsBeats]

Demo Boss Option made by Konami for the Game, so...

[@aalarcon1990]

Dracula X Chronicles has best boss theme