Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | GBA (EU) | GBA (US) | Castlevania Advance Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bug fix | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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TitleGBA (EU)
In PAL regions the subtitle was dropped and the game was sold simply as Castlevania.1
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GameplayGBA (US)GBA (EU)
Levelling up takes 20% more experience points in the non-Japanese releases.2
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Bug fixGBA (US)GBA (EU)
The Japanese version has an invisible Wind Armor glitch triggered by defeating Death before Camilla; the US and European releases fix it.2
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GraphicsGBA (US)GBA (EU)
The US and European title screens show extra publisher information and a 'Licensed by Nintendo' label that the Japanese version lacks.2
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GameplayCastlevania Advance Collection
The 2021 Advance Collection removes the 'Licensed by Nintendo' label and replaces the original soft reset and key configuration screens with its own.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13