Castlevania Dominus Collection

Castlevania Dominus Collection

August 27, 2024

ActionRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there&s;s more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

Critic Score

87.8

37 critic reviews

User Score

No ratings

0 user ratings

Log in to rate

Buy the all

User Reviews

No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!

Critic Reviews (37)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2024
94.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

72.0

"The games in Castlevania Dominus Collection are just as awesome as they were when they first released. Well, except for Haunted Castle Revisited which is much better; even to the point where you can consider it a brand new must-have …"

Read original review
Alecsander Oliveira GameBlast Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

78.0

"I&s;ve already reviewed some Konami collections in the past months and I can attest that Castlevania Dominus Collection is one of the best works in their catalog. M2 made a wonderful work once again on the package, not only preserving …"

Read original review
Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is a surprisingly competent collection of the franchise’s Nintendo DS legacy with the added surprise of a worthwhile arcade remake. This game is a tremendous value thanks to three meaty single-player adventures but it certainly has room …"

Read original review
Ali Haider Twisted Voxel Aug 2024
80.0 /100

"Castlevania Dominus Collection includes three DS-era classics—Order of Ecclesia, Portrait of Ruin, and Dawn of Sorrow. With updated features like touchscreen integration and quick save, these challenging yet rewarding games are now more accessible."

Read original review
Alireza Razmjoei CriticLenz Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is an invitation to the world of four acclaimed games in the Castlevania series. A collection that embodies a large part of Castlevania&s;s history and identity, and is a must-have experience for all fans of the series."

Read original review
Bobby Pashalidis Console Creatures Aug 2024
80.0 /100

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is Castlevania at its best, with three great games to sink your teeth into."

Read original review
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

80.0

"Overall, Castlevania Dominus Collection is a fantastic collection of Castlevania games. The three DS titles alone are some of the best Metroidvania action to ever exist, and having them all in one convenient package is worth it. Some minor complaints …"

Read original review
Chris De Hoog CGMagazine Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is a solid compilation that brings three exemplary classics out of their DS dungeon, and it’s a must-play for any Metroidvania fan."

Read original review
Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is not only a great collection of games but also an impressive technical feat of bringing games designed for Nintendo DS hardware to modern platforms."

Read original review
Cullen Black Nintendo Insider Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"The Castlevania Dominus Collection has made me realize that this specific era of Castlevania might be my favorite overall. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow used to be my favorite game in the series, but I’d be hard-pressed to recommend the other …"

Read original review
Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Three of the best Castlevania games in one unmissable package, jam-packed with extras and a bonus game that isn&s;t exactly the best but... it&s;s a bonus so we gladly keep it. Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and Order of …"

Read original review
David Flynn GamingTrend Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"The Castlevania Dominus Collection is another fantastic effort from M2, though it doesn&s;t quite reach their lofty standard. The games themselves are a ton of fun, looking and playing great with some amazing convenience features. However, some of these features …"

Read original review
Dustin Chadwell Gaming Age Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"All three of the original DS games hold up extremely well, and M2’s track record with excellent classic ports remains intact here. Absolutely pick this up when you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed."

Read original review
Erick Figueiredo NintendoBoy Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is another excellent work by Konami and M2 in making their classic titles available for new platforms. The pack contains three fun titles that push Igavania to its limits and explore new and interesting possibilities for the …"

Read original review
Fernando Salinas LevelUp Aug 2024
87.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

82.0

"Konami decided to unearth 3 of its most valuable jewels and make them available to us in a single package. M2 was the studio in charge of making the necessary adjustments so that the games are optimally adapted to the …"

Read original review
Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Aug 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

86.0

"The value gamers get in the Castlevania Dominus Collection is unbeatable, and each title included offers something unique. Whether it is Dawn of Sorrow‘s touchscreen gimmicks, Portrait of Ruin‘s tag-teaming, or the savage difficulty of Order of Ecclesia, you can …"

Read original review
Hektor Apostolopoulos Enternity.gr Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"The Castlevania Dominus Collection is a must-have for fans of Castlevania games."

Read original review
Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is an incredible collection with some of the best games in the franchise, offering many hours of exploration and good challenges. Adapting the screen format to make the most out of Switch&s;s one screen and its touch …"

Read original review
João Canelo Echo Boomer Aug 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Konami once again surprises with an excellent collection dedicated to the Castlevania series, resurrecting the old DS classics in what could be their definitive version."

Read original review
Joe Richards PlayStation Universe Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection almost flawlessly brings back a collection of games that were previously trapped on hardware that was tough to bring to new platforms. Extensive effort has gone into making sure that they suit the form factor of a …"

Read original review
Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Aug 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"The Castlevania Dominus Collection features three fan-favourite Nintendo DS games: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. It also includes a revamped version of the arcade game Haunted Castle. This collection enhances the original games with sharper …"

Read original review
Ken McKown ZTGD Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"The Dominus Collection is a welcome addition to the Konami classics. Revisiting these games gave me a new appreciation for them. They all three hold up well and the music continues to be timeless. Yet another stellar package of classics, …"

Read original review
Krzysztof Grabarczyk PPE.pl Aug 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Castlevania: Dominus Collection is so far the best association of the output of Koji Igarashi, and his like. The gameplay works flawlessly, and the plethora of bonus content will tempt many a history buff. Gameplay, meanwhile, is quintessentially genre given …"

Read original review
Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Even if I don’t consider Castlevania Dominus Collection to be the best retro compilation Konami has ever put out (The Cowabunga Collection still reigns supreme), it’s still a close second. The amount of bang for your buck is astonishing, as …"

Read original review
Leo Reyna CBR Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection sets a new standard for classic game re-releases. When Nintendo still struggles to make its classic gaming library legally accessible, Konami unintentionally provided the perfect history lesson on the Nintendo DS through this amazing handheld trilogy. The …"

Read original review
Lucas White Shacknews Aug 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

93.0

"Over the past five years or so, Konami has become a standard-bearer in preserving and presenting video game history. There have been bumps along the road of course, but Castlevania Dominus Collection is not just a set of ROMs grouped …"

Read original review
Martin Heath GameGrin Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"A collection of some of the best metroidvanias in one package, this is a definite recommendation to both fans and newcomers. Though some minor issues hamper it a bit, they are severely outnumbered by the good."

Read original review
Matheus Jenevain Pizza Fria Aug 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection was a beauty, ranking among the most fun titles I&s;ve reviewed so far this year."

Read original review
Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection may well represent the last hurrah for a once powerful name in video games, but at least it reminds us of just how good this series could be."

Read original review
Max Freeman Mills Push Square Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"With gorgeous pixel graphics, weapon builds to learn, and enemy designs that continually delight, plus some excellent maps to explore and uncover, this is a fantastic little collection that should please any Metroidvania fan. That each adventure is a little …"

Read original review
Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is quite possibly the best compilation that Konami and M2 have produced to date. It presents three exceptional DS games that easily stand the test of time and provide just as much enjoyment now as they did …"

Read original review
Pascal Kaap Hinsusta Aug 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

69.0

"Overall, the Castlevania Dominus Collection not only offers a nostalgic return to the roots of one of the most important franchises in video game history, but also a modern gaming experience that is enriched by little improvements and features."

Read original review
Sammy Hanson MKAU Gaming Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"The Dominus Collection is the third compilation pack of Castlevania games after Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Castlevania Advance Collection. Fans are still holding out for a brand new Castlevania game, but having all of these classic DS games available to …"

Read original review
Sean Smith God is a Geek Aug 2024
90.0 /100

"The Castlevania Dominus Collection is a terrific collection for the fans, and you really couldn&s;t ask for much more to be included."

Read original review
Silvia Mannu Uagna Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection is a re-release of the three classic games in the Konami-made vampire slayer series released for the Nintendo DS: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and Order of Ecclesia. These are joined by the Haunted Castle arcade …"

Read original review
Victor Vitório GameBlast Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"Bringing together three of the best metroidvanias of the past, with many extras and some quality of life features, Castlevania Dominus Collection fulfills its role of preservation, elegant presentation to a new audience and, of course, fun."

Read original review
Zach Wilkerson RPG Fan Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Castlevania Dominus Collection brings together three classics of the genre that are still worthwhile in a loving, complete package."

Read original review