{"product_id":"castlevania-bloodlines-genesis","title":"Castlevania - Bloodlines - for Genesis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastlevania: Bloodlines is Konami's single entry in the series for the Sega Genesis, released in 1994, and it makes the most of the opportunity. Set in 1917, it follows two descendants drawn by fate into the family's long war as the vampiress Countess Bartley works to resurrect Dracula for one final reign of terror. Known in Europe as Castlevania: The New Generation, Bloodlines sets itself apart from its siblings by leaving Transylvania behind and carrying the hunt across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose between John Morris, a whip wielding vampire hunter in the Belmont tradition, and Eric Lecarde, a master lanceman whose longer reach and higher jump change how a stage is approached. The two play differently enough that a second run feels fresh. Six stages take you through ruins, factories and grand European landmarks, past zombies, mutants, giants and ghouls, with diabolical traps waiting in between. The classic secondary weapons return, including Holy Water, the Battle Axe, the Crystal Blade Boomerang and the Mirror of Truth, and each can be strengthened for a greater effect. Castlevania: Bloodlines is a solo game, with difficulty options for those who want a harder night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers still rank Castlevania: Bloodlines among the finest action platform games on the Genesis. The art is moody and detailed, the stage design is inventive, and the soundtrack by Michiru Yamane is one that fans single out to this day. It is also a slightly different flavor of Castlevania, more worldly and more mechanical, which keeps it interesting even for people who know the series inside out. For collectors it is essential: the only Castlevania on Sega's console and a cartridge that has never stopped being sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Action Platformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Konami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Only: No Box or Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003egame cartridge only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original box, instruction manual, and any other accessories are not included with this purchase unless explicitly stated in the listing. What you receive is exactly what you need to play: the cartridge itself, tested and confirmed working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis game has been tested and is fully functional. We do not authenticate or certify originality, and listings are intended for players and everyday collectors rather than professional grading or authentication purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages \u0026amp; Regional Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct images are for reference only. Label artwork, cartridge color, and regional markings (PAL or NTSC) may vary from the item you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163830083866,"sku":"SJ-CASTLEVANIA-BLOODLINES-Genesis-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/c7203919-51d6-4c20-b2e9-7a7197890260.png?v=1792708482","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/castlevania-bloodlines-genesis","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}