Reinhardt Schneider
A vampire hunter who wields the legendary whip and specializes in direct melee combat.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move the character |
|---|---|
A | Jump or confirm menu selections |
B | Use the character’s main attack |
Z | Crouch or perform context-sensitive defensive movement |
C Buttons | Adjust the camera and use assigned items or sub-weapons Exact C-button functions vary by context. |
Control notes
The game uses the Nintendo 64 controller.
Some button functions change between exploration, menus, and combat.
How it plays
How does Castlevania play?
The game uses a third-person 3D perspective. Players explore connected stages, fight undead enemies and creatures, locate keys and switches, collect power-ups, and defeat bosses.
Reinhardt emphasizes close-range whip attacks, while Carrie relies more heavily on magical projectiles. The two characters share the basic campaign structure but have different weapons and combat approaches. Health, hearts, sub-weapons, time limits, and stage objectives shape progression through the adventure.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Castlevania?
Explore each area carefully before moving on. Keys, switches, healing items, and routes are often placed away from the most direct path.
Use the lock-on system to control spacing during combat, and learn enemy attack patterns before committing to melee range. Preserve sub-weapons and healing items for difficult encounters, and check alternate paths when a stage objective appears incomplete.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Carrie Fernandez
A young sorceress and vampire hunter who uses magic-based attacks and projectile spells.
Dracula
The central supernatural antagonist whose return threatens the game’s world.
Rosa
A mysterious vampire connected to Reinhardt’s story.
Actrise
A powerful supernatural enemy who serves Dracula.
Malus
A mysterious child whose identity becomes important to the story.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn the camera controls early; poor positioning can make platforming and combat harder.
- 2
Collect hearts and sub-weapons, but avoid spending every resource before a boss encounter.
- 3
Carrie’s ranged magic can make some encounters safer, while Reinhardt is effective at close range.
Community discussion
What are players saying? 0