Product Overview
- Product Name: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes:
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What's Included
- PS2 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: Clean new aftermarket case with memory card holder*
- Extras:
Game Description
Before Simon Belmont stormed Dracula's castle, before Alucard awakened from his centuries-long slumber, one knight's desperate quest ignited a war against darkness that would span generations! Castlevania: Lament of Innocence takes players back to the year 1094 on the PlayStation 2 console, revealing the origins of gaming's legendary vampire-hunting family. When his beloved Sara Trantoul is abducted by the powerful vampire Walter Bernhard, noble knight Leon Belmont abandons his title and ventures into the Forest of Eternal Night. Armed with an enchanted whip bestowed upon him by the mysterious alchemist Rinaldo Gandolfi, Leon must penetrate a nightmarish castle where unspeakable horrors await.
Konami TYO brings the franchise's signature whip-cracking action into spectacular three-dimensional form with this gothic hack-and-slash adventure for PlayStation 2. Unleash lightning-fast whip combinations, launch monsters into the air, and pulverize entire groups of enemies with sweeping attacks. Combine five traditional sub-weapons with seven magical orbs to create 35 different special attacks, transforming familiar weapons into devastating supernatural instruments. Explore the House of Sacred Remains, the Anti-Soul Mysteries Lab, and the haunting Garden Forgotten by Time, choosing your own path through the castle's five initial areas. Defeating bosses in different orders opens new magical attack combinations, giving you greater flexibility against particularly formidable enemies.
Every candlelit corridor, towering cathedral, and monstrous adversary radiates the unmistakable gothic atmosphere that Castlevania fans have cherished for decades. Ayami Kojima's magnificent character artwork and Michiru Yamane's haunting soundtrack reunite two of the creative talents behind Symphony of the Night, giving Leon's adventure an instantly recognizable identity. For collectors assembling the complete Belmont saga, the original 2003 PS2 game disc holds an especially important place: this is where the family's legendary crusade begins. From the birth of the Vampire Killer whip to the revelations surrounding Dracula himself, Lament of Innocence delivers answers to mysteries that had captivated Castlevania fans since the NES era.
Gameplay Features
- Master Leon Belmont's devastating whip combinations, launching enemies into the air and crushing entire groups.
- Combine five classic sub-weapons with seven magical orbs to unleash 35 distinct supernatural special attacks.
- Absorb enemy magic through Leon's enchanted gauntlet and channel its power into abilities granted by magical relics.
- Explore five interconnected castle regions in your chosen order, uncovering hidden chambers, treasures, and bosses.
- Battle legendary Castlevania monsters, including Medusa, the Succubus, and the formidable Doppelganger.
- Unlock Joachim and Pumpkin as playable characters, each offering distinctive weapons and combat abilities.
Legacy and Influence
For years, Castlevania players had accepted the Belmont family's eternal struggle against Dracula as the foundation of the series. Lament of Innocence finally pulled back the curtain, transforming that familiar premise into a deeply personal story of love, betrayal, sacrifice, and revenge. By establishing the origins of the Belmont clan's vampire-hunting mission and its legendary weapon, Konami gave generations of adventures a powerful new connection. From Trevor Belmont's battle in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse to Simon's iconic NES adventures and Richter's confrontation in Rondo of Blood, the franchise's centuries-spanning conflict gained an extraordinary new dimension through Leon's story.
Lament of Innocence also marked Castlevania's arrival on the PlayStation 2, establishing a new direction for the franchise's three-dimensional adventures. Rather than simply transplanting the experience-driven exploration of Symphony of the Night into 3D, Konami built a combat-focused experience around fluid whip combinations, magical sub-weapon enhancements, and elaborate boss encounters. That foundation carried forward into 2005's Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, which expanded the formula with weapon crafting, character progression, and supernatural companions. Together, these two releases form a distinctive chapter in Castlevania's history, capturing Konami's ambitious efforts to bring its celebrated gothic action series into the sixth generation of console gaming.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence was the franchise's third fully 3D installment, following the two Nintendo 64 adventures released in 1999, but the first developed under producer Koji Igarashi's direction. Igarashi had been contemplating the origins of Dracula and the Vampire Killer since completing Symphony of the Night, and even used Dracula's approximate age in that game to help determine the prequel's medieval setting. In Japan, Lament of Innocence was released under the simple title Castlevania, deliberately omitting a subtitle to emphasize its role as the beginning of the franchise's story. Composer Michiru Yamane returned to deliver an original soundtrack featuring memorable compositions such as "Leon's Theme," "House of Sacred Remains," and "The Tragic Prince" composer’s unmistakable gothic musical style.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2003
- Publisher: Konami
- Developer: Konami
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 083717200635
- SKU: 5058
- Format: Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) physical video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 2 console (PS2 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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