The Uta Lower Road (ユタの地下道 Yuta no Chikadō - Underground Path of Yuta?), also called Yuta's Path in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection, is a location in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. It is a path that descends across a river (possibly at a waterfall), and then below the Borgia Mountains heading left, that takes the player from the Wicked Ditch to the Devious Woods.
Overview[]
To reach the Uta Lower Road from the Wicked Ditch, when coming across an "impassable" river, the player needs to use the Red Crystal in that same manner that the Blue Crystal was used at Yuba Lake, that is, kneel down at the bank. A path beneath the water will be revealed and can then be taken. Once the player crosses the river, they'll be at a large underground area. A cove is found on the bottom central part, where a traveling Gypsy dwells; if Simon Belmont is in possession of the Morning Star, she will transform it into the Flame Whip, the most powerful whip in the game. The upper area of the cave doesn't have anything relevant. Exiting through the left path leads to the Devious Woods.
Enemy Data[]
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| Japanese Description: (*) They rush towards Simon. |
HP: 1/2/4/16/16/16 |
Drop: Small Heart (day), Half Heart (night) |
Jova Woods, South Bridge, Veros Woods, Denis Woods, Dabi's Path, Aljiba Woods, Lower Road, Sadam Woods, Storigoi Graveyard, Uta Lower Road, North Bridge, Dora Woods, Joma Marsh, Denis Marsh |
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| Japanese Description: (*) The skull of a demon. It comes from the sky. |
HP: 16 |
Drop: Small Heart (day), Half Heart (night) |
Uta Lower Road, Devious Woods |
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Item Data[]
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| Magic changes the Morning Star into the Flame Whip and gives it mysterious powers. | Attrib: 16 Attack Consume: Morning Star |
Find: Uta Lower Road (...) |
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Gallery[]
Maps[]
- See also: Simon's Quest World Map
Other appearances[]
Super Castlevania IV[]
- Main article: Super Castlevania IV Stage 3
The path taken in Super Castlevania IV to Dracula's Castle generally aligns with the optimal path that can be taken in Simon's Quest to the castle. The Uta Lower Road corresponds with the caves and the waterfalls in the third stage.
References[]
- ↑ If the player is in possession of the Morning Star, the Gypsy found in this area will upgrade it to the Flame Whip, the most powerful whip in the game.
External links[]
- YouTube - Gameplay video starting at Bodley Mansion, and traveling through Wicked Ditch, Uta Lower Road, Devious Woods, Joma Marsh, to Laruba Mansion.
- NesMaps.com - Area 38 Labeled Map