Castlevania Dominus Collection Brings Classic Nintendo DS Titles to Nintendo Switch

Konami’s acclaimed Castlevania series reaches a new milestone on the Nintendo Switch with the release of the Castlevania Dominus Collection, delivering three celebrated Nintendo DS classics and a pair of versions of Haunted Castle in one comprehensive digital package.

With the franchise’s legacy spanning over three decades, this new compilation offers both long-time fans and newcomers the chance to relive the gothic action-platforming that helped define a genre. The Castlevania Dominus Collection arrives as the closest Switch owners have come to experiencing the series' full portable history on a modern platform.

The collection, released via the Nintendo eShop, includes three highly regarded Nintendo DS titles: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia—each lauded for their deep gameplay, intricate level design, and memorable soundtracks.

Joining these is Haunted Castle, the arcade game that marked the franchise's debut on coin-op hardware, provided here in both its original 1988 format and a newly reimagined version. In an official Nintendo statement, the PR team highlighted, “Three fan-favorite Castlevania titles originally released on Nintendo DS return in one collection.

Slash through monsters, explore dark corridors, and battle evil through centuries of classic platforming action.” This faithfully encapsulates the spirit and content of the Dominus Collection, which seeks to preserve the series’ roots while making it accessible to today’s players. A closer look at the included titles: - Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow introduces players to Soma Cruz’s struggle against the forces of darkness, leveraging the innovative Soul system from its Game Boy Advance predecessor, Aria of Sorrow. - Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin shifts focus to dual protagonists Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin as they battle supernatural threats in a World War II-era setting.

Its unique mechanic of switching between characters in real time received praise on the DS. - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia challenges players with its glyph absorption system, starring Shanoa as she confronts Dracula’s legacy in some of the most challenging stages seen in the franchise. Haunted Castle, meanwhile, offers a glimpse at the series’ origins, enhanced in the Dominus Collection by including both the classic arcade version and a modernized edition.

This dual approach underscores Konami’s commitment to game preservation and accessibility on the Nintendo Switch. The Castlevania Dominus Collection is now available for download exclusively through the Nintendo eShop, ensuring easy access for new and returning fans alike.

For those who have followed the series across its storied history—or anyone eager to experience some of the finest portable entries in Castlevania’s library—this collection stands as a definitive addition to the Switch’s increasingly robust selection of classic titles. The announcement and release were featured in the Indie World Showcase as well as the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on August 27, 2024, reinforcing Konami’s ongoing relationship with Nintendo and its continued commitment to revitalizing beloved franchises for current hardware.

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