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The original title of the series is '''''Akumajou Dracula''''', where ''Akumajou'' is Japanese for ''Devil Castle | The original title of the series is '''''Akumajou Dracula''''', where ''Akumajou'' is Japanese for ''Devil Castle''. | ||
''Castlevania'' games can be roughly divided into two main groups: linear and mazes. '''Linear games''' consist of a series of stages that must be cleared in order; '''maze games''' usually consist of a single, huge labyrinth with areas that can be accessed only after the character found specific items. | |||
Terminology: | |||
* ''' | * '''Metroidvania''' is a term referring to 2D video games where the exploration is non-linear; its earliest famous example is the [[Metroid]] series, hence the name ''Metroidvania''. | ||
* '''Alternate universe:''' four titles were removed from the official continuity because later titles openly contradicted their plot: | * '''Alternate universe:''' four titles were removed from the official continuity because later titles openly contradicted their plot: | ||
** ''Castlevania Legends'' (1997) was replaced by ''Lament of Innocence'' (2003); | ** ''Castlevania Legends'' (1997) was replaced by ''Lament of Innocence'' (2003); | ||
** ''Castlevania 64'' (1999), ''Legacy of Darkness'' (1999) and ''Circle of the Moon'' (2001) were replaced by ''Order of Ecclesia'' (2008). | ** ''Castlevania 64'' (1999), ''Legacy of Darkness'' (1999) and ''Circle of the Moon'' (2001) were replaced by ''Order of Ecclesia'' (2008). | ||
After 2010, the Castlevania series was rebooted. The games are then titled | {|{{prettytable|notwide=1}} | ||
! Linear action games !! Non-linear maze games | |||
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'''Platformers:''' | |||
* [[Castlevania]] | |||
* [[Haunted Castle]] | |||
* [[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: The Adventure]] | |||
* [[Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge]] | |||
* [[Super Castlevania IV]] | |||
* [[Castlevania Chronicles]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Dracula X]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Bloodlines]] | |||
* [[Castlevania Legends]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth]] | |||
'''Three-dimensional:''' | |||
* [[Castlevania 64]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Lament of Innocence]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]] | |||
'''Fighting:''' | |||
* [[Castlevania Judgment]] | |||
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'''Precursors:''' | |||
* [[Vampire Killer]] | |||
* [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]] | |||
'''Metroidvania:''' | |||
* [[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin]] | |||
* [[Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia]] | |||
'''Multiplayer:''' | |||
* [[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]] | |||
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After 2010, the Castlevania series was rebooted. The games are then titled {{c|Castlevania: Lords of Shadow}} (plus number or subtitle) in both the original and localized versions. | |||
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Revision as of 12:11, 11 October 2018
Castlevania | |
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Developer(s) | Konami |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Year introduced | [[1986]] |
Genre(s) | Action, Metroidvania |
Castlevania is one of Konami's longest running series, with games from the NES to the PS2. The series (normally) revolves around the Belmont family and their eternal mission of defeating Dracula whenever he reappears, with occasional help from the Belnades clan and Alucard, the son of Dracula.
There are two types of Castlevania games: the traditional level-by-level action games and the newer, so-called, "Metroidvanias", which involves more exploration, item/key collecting, and going through areas multiple times. There is an official chronology that was created several years ago, and involved retconning several plotlines from games, as well as removing four games from the official timeline. Games are not released in chronological order, and several games are direct sequels to previous ones. Most games take place decades or even centuries after the previous entry, but some (Simon's Quest, Curse of Darkness, Dawn of Sorrow, Symphony of the Night, and Castlevania 64) take place a few years later and involve the same characters.
Castlevania games
Kanji | Romaji | English |
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悪魔 | Akuma | Devil |
城 | Jō | Castle |
ド ラ キュ ラ |
Do ra/la kyu ra/la |
D ra cu la |
The original title of the series is Akumajou Dracula, where Akumajou is Japanese for Devil Castle.
Castlevania games can be roughly divided into two main groups: linear and mazes. Linear games consist of a series of stages that must be cleared in order; maze games usually consist of a single, huge labyrinth with areas that can be accessed only after the character found specific items.
Terminology:
- Metroidvania is a term referring to 2D video games where the exploration is non-linear; its earliest famous example is the Metroid series, hence the name Metroidvania.
- Alternate universe: four titles were removed from the official continuity because later titles openly contradicted their plot:
- Castlevania Legends (1997) was replaced by Lament of Innocence (2003);
- Castlevania 64 (1999), Legacy of Darkness (1999) and Circle of the Moon (2001) were replaced by Order of Ecclesia (2008).
After 2010, the Castlevania series was rebooted. The games are then titled Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (plus number or subtitle) in both the original and localized versions.
Original title | Localized title | Year | Systems | Setting & hero |
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悪魔城ドラキュラ Devil Castle Dracula |
Castlevania | 1986 | NES, C64, Amiga | 1691 - Simon Belmont |
悪魔城ドラキュラ Devil Castle Dracula |
Haunted Castle | 1988 | Arcade | 1691 - Simon Belmont |
悪魔城伝説 Devil Castle Legend |
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse | 1989 | NES | 1476 - Trevor Belmont |
ドラキュラ伝説 Dracula Legend 1 |
Castlevania: The Adventure | 1989 | GB, SGB GB GB, GBC |
1576 - Dracula Legend |
ドラキュラ伝説II Dracula Legend 2 |
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge | 1991 | GB, SGB GB GB, GBC |
1591 - Dracula Legend |
悪魔城ドラキュラ Devil Castle Dracula |
Super Castlevania IV | 1991 | SNES | 1691 - Simon Belmont |
悪魔城ドラキュラ Devil Castle Dracula |
Castlevania Chronicles | 1993 | X68000 PS1 |
1691 - Simon Belmont |
悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪廻 Devil Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood |
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood | 1993 | TG-16 | 1792 - Dracula X |
バンパイアキラー Vampire Killer |
Castlevania: Bloodlines (NA) Castlevania: The New Generation (EU) |
1994 | SMD | 1917 - J. Morris |
悪魔城ドラキュラ XX Devil Castle Dracula XX |
Castlevania: Dracula X (NA) Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss (EU) |
1995 | SNES | 1792 - Dracula X |
悪魔城ドラキュラ 漆黒たる前奏曲 Devil Castle Dracula: Dark Prelude |
Castlevania Legends | 1997 | GB, SGB | Alternate universe |
悪魔城ドラキュラ Xクロニクル Devil Castle Dracula X Chronicle |
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles | 2007 | PSP | 1792 - Dracula X |
ドラキュラ伝説 ReBirth Dracula Legend: ReBirth |
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth | 2009 | Wii | 1576 - Dracula Legend |
Three-dimensional linear action games | ||||
悪魔城ドラキュラ 黙示録 Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse |
Castlevania 64 | 1998 | N64 | Alternate universe |
悪魔城ドラキュラ 黙示録外伝 〜LEGEND OF CORNELL〜 Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse Spin-off: Legend of Cornell |
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness | 1999 | N64 | Alternate universe |
キャッスルヴァニア Castlevania |
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence | 2003 | PS2 | 1094 - Leon Belmont |
悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印 Devil Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness |
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness | 2005 | PS2, Xbox | 1479 - Trevor Belmont |
Early non-linear games | ||||
悪魔城ドラキュラ Devil Castle Dracula |
Vampire Killer | 1986 | MSX2 | 1691 - Simon Belmont |
ドラキュラII 呪いの封印 Dracula II: The Seal of the Curse |
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest | 1987 | NES | 1698 - Simon Belmont |
"Metroidvania" games | ||||
悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲 Devil Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight |
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | 1997 | Saturn PS1, PSP |
1797 - Dracula X |
悪魔城ドラキュラ Circle of the Moon Devil Castle Dracula: Cirle of the Moon |
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon | 2001 | GBA | 1830 - Nathan Graves |
キャッスルヴァニア 白夜の協奏曲 Castlevania: Concert of Midnight Sun |
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance | 2002 | GBA | 1748 - Julius Belmont |
キャッスルヴァニア ~暁月の円舞曲~ Castlevania: Minuet of Dawn |
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow | 2003 | GBA | 2035 - Soma Cruz |
悪魔城ドラキュラ 蒼月の十字架 Devil Castle Dracula: Cross of the Blue Moon |
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow | 2005 | NDS | 2036 - Soma Cruz |
悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリー・オブ・ラビリンス Devil Castle Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth |
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin | 2006 | NDS | 1944 - J. Morris |
悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印 Devil Castle Dracula: The Stolen Seal |
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia | 2008 | NDS | 1830's - Shanoa |
Other genres | ||||
悪魔城ドラキュラ ジャッジメント Devil Castle Dracula: Judgement |
Castlevania Judgement | 2008 | Wii | Fighting |
悪魔城ドラキュラ ハーモニー オブ ディスペアー Devil Castle Dracula: Harmony of Despair |
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair | 2010 | PS3, X360 | Multiplayer |
Cancelled games
- Castlevania: The Bloodletting for the 32X
- Castlevania Resurrection for the Dreamcast
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for the Game.com
Spin offs
- Kid Dracula for the NES (Japan only) and Game Boy
Heroes and chronological order
- XI Century:
- 1094: Leon Belmont (Lament of Innocence)
- XV Century:
- 1431-1476: Life of the historical Vlad III Dracula, Prince of Wallachia, called "Tepes" (Rumanian for "Impaler") by his enemies.
- 1450: Sonia Belmont (Legends, removed from official chronology: Dracula would have been 19)
- 1476: Trevor Belmont (Dracula's Curse)
- 1479: Trevor Belmont (Curse of Darkness)
- XVI Century:
- 1576: Christopher Belmont (The Adventure)
- 1591: Christopher Belmont (Belmont's Revenge)
- XVII Century:
- 1691: Simon Belmont (Castlevania, Castlevania Chronicles, Super Castlevania, Vampire Killer, Haunted Castle)
- 1698: Simon Belmont (Simon's Quest)
- XVIII Century:
- 1748: Juste Belmont (Harmony of Dissonance)
- 1792: Richter Belmont (Rondo of Blood, Dracula X, Dracula X Chronicles)
- 1797: Richter Belmont, Alucard Tepes (Symphony of the Night)
- XIX Century:
- 1800s: Shanoa (Order of Ecclesia)
- 1830: Nathan Graves (Circle of the Moon, removed from official chronology)
- 1844: Reinhardt Schneider, Cornell (Legacy of Darkness, removed from official chronology)
- 1852: Reinhardt Schneider, Carrie Fernandez (Castlevania 64, removed from official chronology)
- 1893: Setting of Brahm Stoker's novel "Dracula".
- XX Century:
- 1917: John Morris (Bloodlines)
- 1944: Jonathan Morris (Portrait of Ruin)
- XXI Century:
- 2035: Soma Cruz, Julius Belmont (Aria of Sorrow)
- 2036: Soma Cruz, Julius Belmont (Dawn of Sorrow)
- Time rift:
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Pages in category "Castlevania"
The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total.
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- Castlevania
- Castlevania 64
- Castlevania Advance Collection
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection
- Castlevania Chronicles
- Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
- Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
- Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
- Castlevania Judgment
- Castlevania Legends
- Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood
- Castlevania: The Adventure
- Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
- Castlevania: Bloodlines
- Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
- Castlevania: Crucifix of the Blue Moon
- Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
- Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
- Castlevania: Dracula X
- Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
- Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
- Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
- Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
- Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
- Castlevania: Order of Shadows
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
- Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth
- Crucifix of the Blue Moon