Richter Mode is a hidden alternate mode available in some games in the Castlevania series where it is possible to play as the powerful vampire hunter Richter Belmont. This mode is usually unlocked once the game has been completed in Normal Mode and can be accessed either by inputting a special code in the Name Entry Screen or simply by selecting the option to start the game in this mode once it becomes available.
Game specific information
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Main article: Richter Belmont/Symphony of the Night
After beating the game with Alucard, a new game can be started with Richter Belmont as the new protagonist by entering the name "RICHTER" in the Name Entry Screen. The player is then able to play as Richter through the entire game until they face Shaft.
This mode lacks a storyline and it is not considered to take part in the accepted canon. Likewise, certain areas of the map (such as rooms behind grates) cannot be accessed in this mode due to them requiring specific abilities only available to Alucard in the standard game.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Richter Mode pairs Richter Belmont with Maria Renard, allowing the player to switch between the two by utilizing the Partner System of this game. They also gain experience and level-up (although due to the lack of an in-game pause menu for this mode, the former is absent from view), and can acquire the HP Max Up and MP Max Up upgrades where they are found. Note that neither of the two gain Skill Points for weapon mastery, thus their sub-weapons cannot be upgraded. The player can select among their available sub-weaponry by pressing the SELECT button.
Sub-weapons
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| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Richter Belmont | ||||||||
| Maria Renard | ||||||||
Special attacks[1]
| Item Data: Special attacks | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Richter Belmont | ||||||||
| Flying drop kick. Richter rebounds and performs a back flip if it hits a wall. | Attrib: Strike |
ATK +8 (Slide), ATK +6 (Drop Kick) |
Sequence: ↓ + B, then B | |||||
| A Rising uppercut. Great for getting to high places. | Attrib: Strike |
ATK +17 |
Sequence: ↑ + L button (or L button while jumping) | |||||
| Midair back flip. Invulnerable for a short period of time after being initiated. | Invulnerability |
Sequence: While jumping, ↓ + L button | ||||||
| Body tackle. Recovers instantly if it doesn't kill the enemy. | Attrib: Slash Consume: 30 MP |
ATK +12, Invulnerability |
Sequence: ↑, ←, ↓, → + Y | |||||
| A lunging spin kick. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 15 MP |
ATK +12, Invulnerability |
Sequence: →, ↓, ←, → + Y | |||||
| Unleash many of Richter's skills back-to-back. Completely invincible to enemy attack from start to finish. | Attrib: Strike Consume: 80 MP |
ATK +17, Invulnerability |
Sequence: →, ↓, ←, ↑, → + Y Effect: Spinning Kick, crouching kick, Uppercut, Tackle | |||||
| Maria Renard | ||||||||
| Restore HP when it hits. Can be used against breakable object for the same effect. | Attrib: Slash (on contact), Holy (guardian) Consume: 30 MP |
ATK +37, Invulnerability |
Sequence: ↑, ←, ↓, → + Y Effect: Heals 2%+1 HP per hit | |||||
Trivia
- In Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Richter Mode is misspelled as "RICHITER" in the mode selection screen. This was fixed in the European version.
- Maria's Genbu is the only ability in this mode that provides statistic boosts when activated (MND Boost and CON Boost at the same time).
References
- ↑ BradyGames Portrait of Ruin Official Strategy Guide, page 98.