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\nA new version of the classic Konami code has been discovered in Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness 25 years after its release.\n<\/p>\n

\nA sort of director’s cut of the infamously foggy Castlevania 64, Legacy of Darkness features multiple characters to play as but these must be unlocked by completing the game.\n<\/p>\n

\nAt least, until now. It turns out the iconic Konami code can be used to unlock all characters, costumes and modes – just in a new form.\n<\/p>\n

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A new version of the classic Konami code has been discovered in Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness 25 years after its release. A sort of director’s cut of the infamously foggy Castlevania 64, Legacy of Darkness features multiple characters to play as but these must be unlocked by completing the game. At least, until now. It turns out the iconic Konami code can be used to unlock all characters, costumes and modes – just in a new form. 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