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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-4160 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9 compatible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-6300 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 750Ti (VRAM 2GB) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9 compatible

Castlevania Advance Collection

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 23, 2021
sample: 441 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 2,561 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,99€ 5,99€ -70%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nostalgia fuels the chatter, with the keyword appearing 23 times. Overall the title sits at a Very Positive 91% positive rating, and among post‑release reviews 90% are favorable, while 96% of players who logged over 25 hours also rate it positively.

What it's about: Le comte Dracula revient à nouveau d'entre les morts... Combattez les forces du mal dans Castlevania Advance Collection, une compilation de chefs-d'œuvre intemporels mêlant action et exploration !

In-game

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« For f***s sake just release Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood together and take our money »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 16 h played161
« konami stop making pachinko machines and give us sotn on pc you cowards »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played3111
« Press ALT + ENTER to enter fullscreen mode. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 15 h played1
« According to this scientific chart I have here, Circle of the Moon haters have small peepers. I'm sorry, it's just what the chart says. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 53 h played21
« Que de souvenirs d'adolescence sur GBA ! Un plaisir de rejouer à ces jeux, à acquérir sans hésiter. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 38 h played
« ARIA OF SORROW ENFIN SUR STEAM. A PRENDRE MEME POUR 20 EUROS. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 36 h played
« Give us the n64 titles, and both the PS1 and Saturn versions of Symphony of The Night. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played21
« no symphony of the night 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 2 h played2
« Portage littéralement médiocre »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 133 h played
« Même chose que pour Castlevania Anniversary Collection, ça vaut pas un émulateur amateur. C'est juste bon pour ma conscience. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 0 h played
« You cannot rebind keys. Instant refund »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 1 h played
« Super bon jeu ! c'est que des souvenir ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 48 h played

In players' words

« For f***s sake just release Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood together and take our money »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 16 h played161
« Give us the n64 titles, and both the PS1 and Saturn versions of Symphony of The Night. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played21
« konami stop making pachinko machines and give us sotn on pc you cowards »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played3111
« no symphony of the night 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 2 h played2
« Press ALT + ENTER to enter fullscreen mode. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 15 h played1
« Portage littéralement médiocre »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 133 h played
« According to this scientific chart I have here, Circle of the Moon haters have small peepers. I'm sorry, it's just what the chart says. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 53 h played21
« Même chose que pour Castlevania Anniversary Collection, ça vaut pas un émulateur amateur. C'est juste bon pour ma conscience. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 0 h played
« Que de souvenirs d'adolescence sur GBA ! Un plaisir de rejouer à ces jeux, à acquérir sans hésiter. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 38 h played
« You cannot rebind keys. Instant refund »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 1 h played
« ARIA OF SORROW ENFIN SUR STEAM. A PRENDRE MEME POUR 20 EUROS. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 36 h played
« Super bon jeu ! c'est que des souvenir ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 48 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
65 % pos · n=109
Content / longevity
87 % pos · n=55
Audio / music
65 % pos · n=26
Performance
52 % pos · n=25
Story / writing
59 % pos · n=22
Graphics / art
76 % pos · n=21
Value for money
80 % pos · n=20
Interface / UX
38 % pos · n=16
Stability / bugs
9 % pos · n=11
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay109712216
Content / longevity554816
Audio / music261736
Performance2513210
Story / writing221336
Graphics / art211614
Value for money201613
Interface / UX16619
Stability / bugs111010
Multiplayer4211

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.4 h.

🪤 47 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
52 % (n=44)
2-10h
83 % (n=41)
10-25h
92 % (n=85)
>25h
96 % (n=271)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 97% positive97OctNov 2025 : 82% positive82NovDec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 93% positive93JanFeb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 91% positive91MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 83% positive83JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95JulAug 2026 : 94% positive94AugSep 2026 : 85% positive85Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines with 71 positive mentions out of 109 total
  • Content depth is praised – 48 positive mentions out of 55
  • Graphics receive 16 positive mentions out of 21
  • Audio scores 17 positive mentions out of 26

Weaknesses

  • Bugs dominate criticism – 10 negative mentions out of 11 total
  • Performance issues appear in 10 negative mentions out of 25
  • UI draws 9 negative mentions out of 16
  • Multiplayer is scarcely discussed, with only 2 positive mentions out of 4

Who is it for?

Players who grew up with the original GBA Castlevania titles or enjoy retro‑metroidvania experiences will relish the collection. Those seeking a flawless modern polish may be disappointed by performance and bug concerns.

Is Castlevania Advance Collection worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 2,561 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 5,99€ (70% off).

Verdict

The Castlevania Advance Collection delivers a nostalgic package that largely satisfies fans, as reflected by strong gameplay and content scores. Technical hiccups and UI quirks temper the experience, but the overall sentiment remains very positive.

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Most frequent keywords

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