Last July, Limited Run Games announced it would be releasing a physical version of Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
There'll be a total of four different versions up for grabs. This includes the standard edition ($34.99 USD), classic edition ($59.99), Bloodlines Edition ($59.99) and an "Ultimate Edition" for a whopping $174.99.
The six-week pre-order period for all of these versions will start next month on 14th May. Note: All versions will be available for Switch and PlayStation 4.
"Our Classic Edition includes a copy of Castlevania Anniversary Collection, the original soundtrack on CD, a reversible poster, and a retro-style dust sleeve all in a nostalgic retro box with metallic ink!"
"Our Bloodlines Edition includes a copy of Castlevania Anniversary Collection, a CD soundtrack, and a reversible 18" by 24" poster with art by Tom duBois... all housed in a deluxe clamshell case."
"The Ultimate Edition has it all: a reversible poster with all-new art from classic Konami cover artist Tom duBois, a shadow box with lights and sound, a SteelBook, a collection of mini replica boxes, and more that we can't fit in one tweet!"
Will you be picking up a physical copy of Castlevania Anniversary Collection from LRG? Leave a comment down below.
[source limitedrungames.com]
Comments 57
I am so excited that I’m having trouble typing this. I just want this all to myself. This is great news. Had to pinch myself.
FUN FACT ADDITION: this goes up for preorder the day after Castlevania: Season 4 goes live on Netflix. They knew.
The standard edition shouldn’t cost $15 more than the game itself. Talk about ripoff
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
NINJA APPROVED
I JUST PEED
Oh, they got me with that Ultimate edition; I'm a complete sucker for Castlevania.
@GamingFan4Lyf It costed more to make the case sooooo.
sighs
opens wallet
Really should've had the classic Dracula design on the main box art, instead of the SOTN design. Everything else looks cool though.
Where’s the second collection?
These new collector's editions are getting more extravagant and pricey, I'll likely stick to the single Bloodlines edition since that's got a nice protective clamshell design.
Standard Edition looks nice!
Oooo yay! I’ve been waiting for this announcement! Worth the upgrade to Classic Edition for me, as I’m a sucker for game soundtrack CDs.
LRG I love you! 😍
@GamingFan4Lyf Funny you say that because the digital is $20 and the standard physical is $35, making it an exact $15 difference.
I'd definitely buy this... for $9.99
I’m really hoping, against hope, that Konami releases a 2nd Collection with Symphony of the Night, and the GBA/DS Castlevanias. I would love to play Aria again!
Underwhelming, sadly.
It bothers me to no ends that multi-billion dollar international company Konami is using an indie publisher to release this. Goes against the entire principle of what LRG's original point was.
All they had to do was put Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood on there and the collection would be complete.
Finally! Been waiting for this.
I've waited so many years for something like this.
Boxes, and boxes, and boxes, and boxes, and boxes, and boxes.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's Konami Labo!
I'll probably just stick with the standard, or maybe the bloodline edition for the soundtrack. I really wish they had included the Contra and Arcade collection releases on a single cartridge.
Or... pay £5 for the digital version in a sale...
Or... get on with a vol.2 Collection...
I was hoping for something else here, thinking they had different collections for things like the GBA and DS games, which are way better than these.
@jcboyer515 No, it's just that he says a physical game that costs more than $15 is a ripoff yet the difference between the physical and digital for this game is $15
They could've put the steel book in the Bloodlines Edition, at least...
@jcboyer515 then in which case I misinterpreted. My bad
Limited Run are definitely onto a winner charging way over the odds to all of the suckers that must have a box to gather dust on their shelves.
@GamingFan4Lyf I’m pretty sure this collection is $20 on the eshop when it isn’t on sale, and $35 for standard, so yeah $15 more.
I bought for like 3.99 when on sale. Do people need physical that much. I’m in money saving mode at the moment! Xxx
I bought this on the eShop on sale for pennies compared to the price they want. No sale here. I can easily afford it. I just refuse to at that price.
I really like that shadowbox. Especially as they are doing one for Doom as well. But I just can’t bring myself to spend that much. Shame as those 2 are the only LRG collector’s editions I have really wanted and they’re just way too much. If they were at the $80 mark each I probably would have gone for it.
Wow they saw people coming here!
Dang how did I miss this when it first came out?
@Kirbo100 @GamingFan4Lyf
$15 markup over digital is the "standard" for LRG: https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1302740580028604416
LRG have gone from being a company interested in preserving physical media to just being greedy.
Or, as I like to call them, the Only Slightly Overpriced Basic Physical Edition for Cheapskates, the Wannabe Big Spenders Edition, the Build Your Own Landfill Edition, and the Blood of Mother Earth Edition.
I'm all in for a standard copy, but I think LRG's various collector editions are some of the worst in the boutique physical publishing business. Overpriced, low quality, trash swag.
Sweet baby Jesus....this is going to be the easiest $170 I've spent in my entire life... 😍😍😍
The standard edition will be good enough for me. I don't have any nostalgia for Castlevania but I'm definitely interested in playing it. I'll probably order a copy for PS4 & Switch.
@Liam_Doolan Do these guys ship to the UK?
I bet they still won't have fixed the cv1 rom. (they included the very first version of the rom which crashes in certain situations involving too many sprites).
Organized scarcity shouldn’t be praised.
That is scalper’s method
I’m pretty shocked at the overwhelming negative reaction to this release! Did most of you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something?? LOL
Not gonna ruin my hype! $35 for the physical edition is a steal, plus it will help me take some wear and tear off my NES and SNES. The collectors editions are over priced, but that’s standard for collectors editions!
Anyway
NINJA APPROVED
Hopefully we get some news of #2
Would LOVE to play the GBA and DS games in my Switch.
I have nearly all Castlevania console games. Now again, after decades, ill have a physical Castlevania on another Nintendo system in 2021-2022. Set a reminder in my phone! Can't wait. Yes Contra should be next.
@Mostik yes and the import duty is included in the shipping, despite some naysayers here I'm looking at the Ultimate Edition which should work out around £150 delivered but as a huge Castlevania fan I'm pretty excited by all the content on offer
@BloodNinja yeah the others are a bit overpriced but I'm still going for the Ultimate Edition, normally I'd just get the standard version but it's one of my favourite series. The mini boxes will look great on my desk and the originals would be significantly more expensive anyway
@carlos82 For what you get, it's a really good deal. I'm just getting the standard edition, that's enough for me and the price is perfect.
Is this the push we need to get symphony of the night on switch. Or another collection that includes it? Love to see the igavania pack with symphony and the gba and DS games.
@BloodNinja
I like you.
So what is it called when you “lol” so hard (1) that green tea comes out your nose (2) and you pee a lil’ (3) all at the same time?
-Laughing NInja, Hidden Hat-trick
Prequel to Dulu’s crane iron series.
@Dr_G_Lemaitre lmfao what??? HAHAH That's called a normal Saturday evening!
NINJA APPROVED
@Mostik Yeah, they do international shipping:
https://limitedrungames.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/22000236142-international-customs-fees
Ultimate Edition here baby! What a wonderful night to end a curse!!
@carlos82 Great news, I'm in the same boat mate, those replica cases are worth every penny to me along with the sound track etc it is perfect for fans/collectors just debating whether to get the Republic Commando collector set too 🤔
@Mostik yeah I still regret not getting that Doom 64 collectors edition so it's not happening again 😆
I'm buying this!!!! Damn this is nice!!;
why do they put that Switch Logo on the Big Boxes -,-'
@Azuris These days, at least, the obligatory logo is on a clear plastic sleeve, so an unspoilt outer box can be used for display. Don’t recall if said unspoilt box is itself wrapped/sealed or if the sleeve is bound within.
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