Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance features three distinct endings, providing players with varied conclusions based on their exploration and actions within the game. Each ending is determined by specific conditions met before the final confrontation.
Understanding the Endings
The game's narrative branches significantly depending on whether the player collects certain key items and how they approach the final boss. These branching paths lead to one of the three possible outcomes:
- Worst Ending: This is the most unfavorable outcome, often considered a "bad game over."
- Bad Ending: A more complete ending than the worst, but still with an undesirable resolution.
- True Ending: The definitive and most satisfying conclusion, requiring specific item collection and a deeper understanding of the game's mechanics.
To achieve different endings, players must navigate two interconnected castles, Castle A and Castle B, and gather particular relics. The two crucial items for determining the best endings are Juste's Eye and Maxim's Bracelet.
Detailed Breakdown of Each Ending
Here’s a breakdown of how to achieve each ending and their general outcomes:
| Ending Type | Key Requirements | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Worst Ending | Defeat Maxim in the main castle's Throne Room before fully exploring both castles and obtaining critical items. | Lydie, Juste's friend, perishes, and the adventure ends on a tragic, unfulfilled note. |
| 2. Bad Ending | Defeat Maxim in Castle B's Clock Tower without having collected and fused both "Juste's Eye" and "Maxim's Bracelet." | Lydie is transformed or not fully saved, and Maxim remains possessed, leading to a bittersweet or dark resolution. |
| 3. True Ending | Successfully collect both the "Juste's Eye" and "Maxim's Bracelet," then fuse them into the "Friendship Band" to reveal the true final boss (Death/Dracula's Spirit). Defeat this ultimate antagonist in Castle B's Clock Tower. | Lydie is saved, Maxim is freed from his possession, and the true threat is vanquished, concluding the story positively. |
Players often need to re-explore areas, backtrack, and utilize Juste's unique magic and whip abilities to uncover all secrets necessary for the True Ending. This encourages thorough exploration and mastery of the game's mechanics. For more details on the game and its mechanics, you can visit the Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance Wiki page.
