Rondo of Blood

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, originally released in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo, is a 1993 platform game developed by Konami and released for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM² system directed by Toru Hagihara. Part of the Castlevania series, protagonist Richter Belmont goes to save his lover Annette, who was abducted by Dracula. It was first released exclusively in Japan on October 29, 1993. A direct sequel, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, was released worldwide in 1997.

Rondo

The rondo or rondeau is a musical form that contains a principal theme which alternates with one or more contrasting themes. Some possible patterns include: ABACA, ABACAB, ABACBA, or ABACABA.

Blood

Blood is a specialized form of connective tissue and body fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body, and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

rondo

Noun

1. A musical composition, commonly of a lively, cheerful character, in which the first strain recurs after each of the other strains.
2. A small, disk-shaped piece of food, especially a single-serving dessert or small piece of candy.

blood

Noun

1. A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
2. A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.

Verb

1. To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.
2. To let blood (from); to bleed.