Product Overview
- Product Name: Castlevania Dominus Collection [Limited Run #251 - Dawn of Sorrow Cover]
- New or Used: New
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Brand New
- Notes: Factory-sealed copy – a must-have for your collection!
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What's Included
- Switch Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Sealed Game)
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
The handheld era of gothic action rises again in Castlevania Dominus Collection [Limited Run #251 - Dawn of Sorrow Cover], a powerful gathering of portable monster-hunting classics forged for the Nintendo Switch system. These legendary side-scrolling action adventures defined Castlevania’s modern combat style with faster movement, deeper customization, and more tactical boss encounters than ever before. From cursed cathedrals to demon-infested ruins, every entry delivers the intense exploration, precision combat, and supernatural atmosphere that made the series’ portable era a defining chapter in Belmont-era history.
Developed by Konami and released in 2024, this collection preserves the franchise’s celebrated Nintendo DS generation, bringing together some of the most mechanically refined and content-rich Castlevania adventures ever created. Signature systems like soul absorption, partner-based combat, and glyph-driven magic reshape how players battle Dracula’s forces, expanding the traditional whip-and-sub-weapon formula into a deeper tactical experience. This special release arrives as a limited physical collector edition from Limited Run Games, with the distinctive Dawn of Sorrow cover variant highlighting one of the most beloved entries from the portable timeline.
Designed originally for handheld play but fully reborn for modern hardware, these adventures showcase the series at a creative peak where exploration, character progression, and strategic combat merged into a uniquely addictive rhythm. Whether mastering magical glyph combinations, coordinating partner abilities, or harvesting enemy powers to reshape your build, the gameplay constantly rewards experimentation and precision. For fans of Castlevania’s evolution beyond its 8-bit and 16-bit roots, this collection captures the era when the franchise pushed its combat systems further than ever before.
This collection includes:
- Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Nintendo DS, 2005)
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (Nintendo DS, 2006)
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (Nintendo DS, 2008)
- Haunted Castle Revisited (Modern remake, 2024)
Gameplay Features
- Absorb enemy abilities through the Tactical Soul system to customize combat style and character growth
- Switch between dual heroes in Portrait of Ruin to combine attacks and solve exploration challenges
- Harness magical glyph powers in Order of Ecclesia for flexible weapon creation and spell-driven combat
- Battle iconic supernatural threats including Dracula, Death, and massive multi-phase gothic bosses
- Explore interconnected maps filled with hidden paths, ability gates, and progression-driven discovery
- Collector release from Limited Run Games featuring the distinctive Dawn of Sorrow cover variant artwork
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Castlevania Dominus Collection [Limited Run #251 - Dawn of Sorrow Cover] highlights the franchise’s celebrated Nintendo DS era, widely regarded by fans as one of the most mechanically innovative periods in Castlevania history. These titles expanded progression systems, combat depth, and character customization beyond anything seen in earlier entries. Much of their atmosphere is driven by the unmistakable musical style of series composer Michiru Yamane, whose gothic melodies helped define the modern identity of the franchise. Together, these handheld adventures represent the moment Castlevania fully evolved into a deeper, more customizable action-exploration experience.
Additional Details
- Variant: Limited Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2024
- Publisher: Limited Run Games
- Developer: Konami
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 810148576462
- SKU: 7419235
- Format: Nintendo Switch Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Switch System (NSW Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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