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Castlevania has a long and established heritage behind it spanning an amazing number of different consoles/games systems across the world. Here’s a list of what has - and hasn’t - been released in the franchise.

Released Games

Castlevania

Original year of release – 1986

Format – NES, Commodore, PC, PS1, PS2, GBA, Wii VC, PSN

AKA – Vampire Killer (original Japanese release) Haunted Castle (Arcade release) Akumaj? Dracula (further remake of the classic game)

Featured in: Castlevania Chronicles

Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

Original year of release – 1987

Format – NES, PC, Wii VC

Castlevania: The Adventure

Original year of release – 1989

Format – GB, GBC

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse

Original year of release – 1989

Format – NES, PC, Wii VC

Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge

Original year of release – 1991

Format – GB, GBC

Kid Dracula

Original year of release – 1991

Format – NES, GB

Super Castlevania IV

Original year of release – 1991

Format – SNES, Wii VC

Castlevania Rondo of Blood

Original year of release – 1993

Format – PC Engine, PSP, Wii VC

AKA: Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Castlevania: Bloodlines

Original year of release – 1994

Format – Megadrive/Genesis

Also known as: Vampire Killer (JPN) Castlevania: The New Generation (EU)

Castlevania: Dracula X

Original year of release – 1995

Format – SNES

Also known as: Castlevania: Vampire’s Kiss (EU)

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Original year of release – 1997

Format – PS1, SEGA Saturn, XBLA, PSN

Included in: Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Castlevania Legends

Original year of release – 1997

Format – GB

Castlevania

Original year of release – 1999

Format – N64

Also known as: Castlevania 64 (Fan name)

Castlevania Legacy of Darkness

Original year of release – 1999

Format – N64

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Original year of release – 2001

Format – GBA

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Original year of release – 2002

Format – GBA

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Original year of release – 2003

Format – GBA

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

Original year of release – 2003

Format – PS2

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Original year of release – 2005

Format – DS

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Original year of release – 2005

Format – PS2, Xbox

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

Original year of release – 2006

Format – DS

Castlevania: Order of Shadows

Original year of release – 2007

Format – Mobile

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Original year of release – 2008

Format – DS

Castlevania Judgment

Original year of release – 2008

Format – Wii

Akumaj? Dracula The Medal

Original year of release – 2008

Format – Arcade (slot machine

Pachislot Akumaj? Dracula

Original year of release – 2008

Format – Arcade (Pachinko)

Castlevania The Arcade

Original year of release – 2008

Format – Arcade

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Original year of release – 2009

Format – WiiWare

Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night

Original year of release – 2010

Format – iPhone

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Original year of release – 2010

Format – XBLA

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Original year of release – 2010

Format – Xbox 360, PS3

Cancelled Games

Castlevania: The Bloodletting (SEGA 32X)

In development for the SEGA 32X, this game was supposed to feature Richter Belmont, Maria Renard, and a third character seen in the single remaining image below:

It is presumed that the game would follow a traditional level-by-level structure, however development was cancelled soon after it was announced, with news of Symphony of the Night being developed for the Playstation following soon thereafter.

Castlevania: Resurrection (Dreamcast)

A game that worryingly featured a female Dracula sprite, this adventure was focused around a cowardly Belmont and an ancestor dragged through time. Quite.

From screenshots and information the game seemed to owe a lot to classic, and Nintendo 64 Castlevanias. Featuring a HUD of incredible similarity, as well as a focus on enemies and bosses, the developers also spoke of a heavy combat and puzzle focus, somewhat similar to Lords of Shadow then.

However due to the death of the Dreamcast, and reported ‘differences’ between the Japanese and American Konami offices, Resurrection never quite kept to its namesake, instead disappearing into obscurity.

Castlevania (PS3/360)

This project, led by long running series producer Iga Igarashi, was shown in trailer form at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show. It showed Alucard and the words ‘Embracing darkness with a cursed bloodline. He betrayed his kind & destroyed his father. A bloodstained fate’.

Clearly set after the events of Symphony of the Night, it is presumed that this Castlevania was dropped in favor of the franchise reboot, Lords of Shadow.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Konami
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS3, XB 360
  • Genre
    Action Adventure, Hack-n-slash
  • Guide Release
    8 August 2013
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Andrew Mills

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Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow takes place at the end of days. The Earth’s alliance with the Heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force - the mysterious Lords Of Shadow - darkness reigns the world. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil roam free wreaking chaos and death upon the living.

Gabriel is a member of the Brotherhood Of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness and her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realises the horrific truth of what is at stake and guides Gabriel to his destiny - and hopefully salvation for the world… but at what cost? Thus, Gabriel must travel the destroyed world, defeating the evil tyrants in order to use their powers to bring balance back to the world. Armed with the versatile Combat Cross - the world’s last hope must encounter the three factions of the Lords Of Shadow and end their unholy rule.

  • How to beat every single enemy and conquer the main story campaign.
  • The easiest ways to win at every single trial.
  • The location of everycollectable item in the game!
  • Every boss fight made easy with our HD videos.
  • Tips for the hardest combat difficulty.
  • Easter Eggs and secrets.
  • Achievements and Trophies listed.
  • Both DLC missions covered in full!

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