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|developer = [[Slash]]
|developer = [[Slash]]
|released = 14/05/2005
|released = 14/05/2005
|updated = 22/02/2006
|updated = 08/07/2006
|status = [[Beta]] 1.1e
|status = [[Beta]] 1.2
|language = [[Java]]
|language = [[Java]]
|platforms = [[Java]]
|platforms = [[Java]]
|theme = Vampire Gothic
|theme = Vampire Gothic
|features = Fast gameplay, ASCII SFX, Bosses
|features = Fast gameplay
|licensing = Closed Source, Freeware
|licensing = Closed Source, Freeware
|interface = [[ASCII]], [[Keyboard]]
|interface = [[ASCII]], [[Keyboard]]
|site = http://peltkore.net/~szdev/crl
|site = http://crl.santiagoz.com
|influences = [[CastlevaniaRL:Prelude]], Castlevania Series
|influences = Castlevania Series
|length = 4 hours
|length = 4 hours
}}
}}


== Description ==
== Description ==
CastlevaniaRL origins date from the first 7DRL challenge on 2005. The simple game that was submitted evolved and become a playable game in about one year. It has been described as one of the first 'arcade roguelikes' due to its playing style.
CastlevaniaRL is a fast paced roguelike in which your character must challenge the castle of count Dracula seeking to finish him off, after facing all kind of monsters in different environments into the Castle of Chaos. Each one of the six different classes is armed with an array of skills for both offense and support and gains power as they advance through the game.
 
== History ==
CastlevaniaRL dates from the 2005 7DRL challenge. The very simple game that was submitted has evolved for more than a year, as features are added based on the community feedback; the game is in continuous development and a graphics version is being actively developed. A cellphone version is planned to be made as well.
 
The latest release version is v. 1.2. dated July 8th 2006


== Features ==
== Features ==
* 6 different player classes, each one has unique skills and attributes, and thus requires a different playing style.
* 6 different player classes, each one has unique skills and attributes
* Several level layouts and generators
* Several level layouts and generators
* More than 100 different items
* 2.5D, a simulation of 3D on a 2D space
* More than 100 monsters with unique attacks and tactics
* A vast collection of items and monsters based on the Castlevania series
* Hostage rescuing quests
* Hostage rescuing quests and artifacts
* Boss monsters with unique skills
 
== Screenshot ==
http://peltkore.net/~szdev/crl/e107_plugins/autogallery/Gallery/CastlevaniaRL%201.1e/The_Frankenstein_Lab.png


== Versions and Platforms ==
== Requirements ==
CastlevaniaRL requires Sun Java 1.4.2 or higher, which is probably already installed in your computer. [http://java.com/en/download/ Get Java Now!]
CastlevaniaRL requires Sun Java 1.4.2 or higher, which is probably already installed in your computer. [http://java.com/en/download/ Get Java Now!]


The latest release version is v. 1.2. dated July 8th 2006
== See other Java Roguelikes ==
 
== See also ==
*[[CryptRL]] - [http://cryptmaster.free.fr/ homepage]
*[[CryptRL]] - [http://cryptmaster.free.fr/ homepage]
*[[Dweller]] - [http://www.roguelikedevelopment.org/dweller/index.php homepage]
*[[Dweller]] - [http://www.roguelikedevelopment.org/dweller/index.php homepage]

Revision as of 04:50, 10 July 2006

CastlevaniaRL
Developer Slash
Theme Vampire Gothic
Influences Castlevania Series
Status Beta 1.2
Released 14/05/2005
Updated 08/07/2006
Licensing Closed Source, Freeware
P. Language Java
Platforms Java
Interface ASCII, Keyboard
Game Length 4 hours
Official site of CastlevaniaRL


Description

CastlevaniaRL is a fast paced roguelike in which your character must challenge the castle of count Dracula seeking to finish him off, after facing all kind of monsters in different environments into the Castle of Chaos. Each one of the six different classes is armed with an array of skills for both offense and support and gains power as they advance through the game.

History

CastlevaniaRL dates from the 2005 7DRL challenge. The very simple game that was submitted has evolved for more than a year, as features are added based on the community feedback; the game is in continuous development and a graphics version is being actively developed. A cellphone version is planned to be made as well.

The latest release version is v. 1.2. dated July 8th 2006

Features

  • 6 different player classes, each one has unique skills and attributes
  • Several level layouts and generators
  • 2.5D, a simulation of 3D on a 2D space
  • A vast collection of items and monsters based on the Castlevania series
  • Hostage rescuing quests and artifacts

Requirements

CastlevaniaRL requires Sun Java 1.4.2 or higher, which is probably already installed in your computer. Get Java Now!

See other Java Roguelikes