Nathan Graves
The playable vampire hunter and apprentice of Morris Baldwin. He uses a whip and the Dual Set-up System.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Enter doors and ladders where available |
Arrow Down | Crouch and descend through designated platforms |
A | Jump |
B | Attack with the whip |
Start | Pause the game and open the status screen |
Control notes
Controls refer to the original Game Boy Advance version.
DSS card activation and selection are not listed because the exact input behavior depends on the in-game configuration and context.
How it plays
How does Castlevania: Circle of the Moon play?
The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. Nathan explores Dracula’s castle, defeats monsters, collects map items and cards, and searches for the kidnapped Morris Baldwin.
- New movement abilities and equipment open additional routes.
- Experience points raise Nathan’s level and improve his attributes.
- DSS action and attribute cards create different combat and utility effects.
- The castle contains regular areas, optional rooms, save points, merchants, and boss encounters.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Castlevania: Circle of the Moon?
Explore thoroughly and revisit earlier rooms whenever Nathan gains a new movement ability. The map helps identify unexplored branches, but hidden walls and optional rooms still require careful searching.
Experiment with DSS combinations rather than relying on one setup. Keep healing items for bosses, use save rooms frequently, and level up in areas where enemies can be defeated safely and consistently.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Hugh Baldwin
Nathan’s rival and Morris’s son, whose resentment and ambition affect his actions in the castle.
Morris Baldwin
Nathan’s mentor and Hugh’s father, abducted during Dracula’s attempted resurrection.
Dracula
The principal supernatural antagonist whose resurrection drives the story.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockCompleting the game unlocks additional play modes and replay options; the exact mode requirements vary by completion condition.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search for DSS cards in optional rooms and enemy drops.
- 2
Save before every major boss encounter.
- 3
Use elemental DSS effects against enemies with matching weaknesses when known.
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