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'''''Castlevania''''' is one of [[:Category:Konami|Konami]]'s longest running series, with games from the [[:Category:NES|NES]] to the [[:Category:PlayStation 2|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.
'''''Castlevania''''' is one of {{c|Konami}}'s longest running series, with games from the {{c|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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retcon 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 (''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest|Simon's Quest]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|Curse of Darkness]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow|Dawn of Sorrow]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]'', and ''[[Castlevania 64]]'') take place a few years later and involve the same characters.
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== Games ==
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! Kanji !! Romaji !! English
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| 悪魔 || Akuma || Devil
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| 城 || Jō || Castle
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| ド <br> ラ <br> キュ <br> ラ
| Do <br> ra/la <br> kyu <br> ra/la
| D <br> ra <br> cu <br> la
|}
 
The original title of the series is '''''Akumajou Dracula''''', where ''Akumajou'' is Japanese for ''Devil Castle''.
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''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.
 
{{Castlevania-genres}}


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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retcon 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 (''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest|Simon's Quest]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|Curse of Darkness]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow|Dawn of Sorrow]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]'', and ''[[Castlevania 64]]'') take place a few years later and involve the same characters.
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 {{c|Lords of Shadow|Castlevania: Lords of Shadow}} (plus number or subtitle) in both the original and localized versions.
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== Castlevania games ==
=== Linear action games ===
The original title of the series is '''''Akumajou Dracula''''', where ''Akumajou'' is Japanese for ''Devil Castle''. '''''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''.  
Action games are based on quick reflexes, adventure games require some deep thought.


Notes about some sub-series:
==== Action platformers ====
* '''First chapter:''' five games, in Japan, share the ''Akumajou Dracula'' name.
The core of the ''Castlevania'' series.
* '''Legend of Dracula:''' full-color versions are included in [[Konami Collection Vol. 1]] and [[Konami Collection Vol. 3]] for [[Super Game Boy]] (Japan only) and [[Game Boy Color]] (Europe only).
* '''Castlevania X:''' original and 2.5D version are included in [[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]] for the [[PSP]].
* '''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.
In these games, the player has to navigate through a fixed number of stages. Some titles allow forks in the path, but the total number of areas is usually constant, or it varies by one at most.


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The player controls one member of the Belmont family (the Morris are related), armed with the whip called "Vampire Killer". The characters are very similar to each other from game to game: they can jump, swing the whip, and use some other skills. The number and characteristics of said skills depend mostly on the capabilities of the platform (e.g. the Belmont in the [[Castlevania: The Adventure|first ''Castlevania'' for GameBoy]] has just one sub-weapon, whereas the Belmont in the [[Castlevania: Dracula X|last SNES title]] can use ten different special attacks).
! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !! Genre !! Systems
 
The handheld line incrorporates some gameplay elements that are reminiscent of the ''{{c|Mega Man}}'' series. In particular, ''[[Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge]]'' has a stage selection screen; the hero in ''[[Castlevania Legends]]'' obtains new skills whevever a boss is defeated; the stages in ''[[Castlevania: Order of Shadows]]'' can be revisited to access new areas using new skills.
 
{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
|-
|-
| || || || ||
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br>''Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Castlevania]] || 1986 || {{icon|globe}} [[NES]], [[C64]], [[Amiga]] || 1691 - Simon Belmont
|-
|-
!colspan=5| First chapter and retellings
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br>''Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Haunted Castle]] || 1988 || {{icon|globe}} [[Arcade]] || 1691 - Simon Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Castlevania]] || 1986 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[NES]], <br/>[[C64]], [[Amiga]]
| 悪魔城伝説 <br>''Devil Castle Legend ''|| [[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]] || 1989 || {{icon|globe}} NES || 1476 - Trevor Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Vampire Killer]] || 1986 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[MSX2]]
| ドラキュラ伝説 <br>''Dracula Legend 1 ''|| [[Castlevania: The Adventure]] || 1989 || {{icon|jp}} [[GB]], [[Super GB|SGB]] <br>{{icon|us}} [[GB]] <br>{{icon|eu}} [[GB]], [[GBC]] || 1576 - Christopher Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Haunted Castle]] || 1988 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[Arcade]]
| ドラキュラ伝説II <br>''Dracula Legend 2 ''|| [[Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge]] || 1991 || {{icon|jp}} GB, SGB <br>{{icon|us}} GB <br>{{icon|eu}} GB, GBC || 1591 - Christopher Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Castlevania IV|Super Castlevania 4]] || 1991 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[SNES]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br>''Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Super Castlevania IV]] || 1991 || {{icon|globe}} [[SNES]] || 1691 - Simon Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Castlevania Chronicles]] || 1993 ||
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br>''Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Castlevania Chronicles]] || 1993 || {{icon|jp}} [[X68000]] <br>{{icon|globe}} [[PS1]] || 1691 - Simon Belmont
| {{icon|jp}} [[X68000]] <br/>[[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[PS1]]
|-
|-
!colspan=5| Main series (part 1)
| 悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪廻 <br>''Devil Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood ''|| [[Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]] || 1993 || {{icon|jp}} [[TurboGrafx-16|TG-16]] || 1792 - Richter Belmont
|-
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| ドラキュラII 呪いの封印 <br/>'' Dracula II: The Seal of the Curse ''|| [[Castlevania II|Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest]] || 1987 || Role-playing || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] NES
| '''Vampire Killer '''|| [[Castlevania: Bloodlines]] (NA) <br>Castlevania: The New Generation (EU) || 1994 || {{icon|globe}} [[SMD]] || 1917 - J. Morris
|-
|-
| 悪魔城伝説 <br/>'' Devil Castle Legend ''|| [[Castlevania III|Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse]] || 1989 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] NES
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ XX <br>''Devil Castle Dracula XX ''|| [[Castlevania: Dracula X]] (NA) <br>Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss (EU) || 1995 || {{icon|globe}} SNES || 1792 - Richter Belmont
|-
|-
| バンパイアキラー <br/>'' Vampire Killer ''|| [[Castlevania: Bloodlines]] (NA) <br/>Castlevania: The New Generation (EU) || 1995 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[SMD]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 漆黒たる前奏曲 <br>''Devil Castle Dracula: Dark Prelude ''|| [[Castlevania Legends]] || 1997 || {{icon|globe}} GB, SGB || 1450 - Sonia Belmont
|-
|-
!colspan=5| Legend of Dracula sub-series
| {{n/a|-}} || [[Castlevania: Order of Shadows]] || 2007 || {{icon|us}} Phones || 1600's - Desmond Belmont
|-
|-
| ドラキュラ伝説 <br/>'' Legend of Dracula 1 ''|| [[Castlevania: The Adventure]] || 1989 || || {{icon|jp}} [[GB]], [[Super GB|SGB]] <br/>{{icon|us}} [[GB]] <br/>{{icon|eu}} [[GB]], [[GBC]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ Xクロニクル <br>''Devil Castle Dracula X Chronicle ''|| [[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]] || 2007 || {{icon|globe}} [[PSP]] || 1792 - Richter Belmont
|-
|-
| ドラキュラ伝説II <br/>'' Legend of Dracula 2 ''|| [[Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge]] || 1991 || || {{icon|jp}} GB, SGB <br/>{{icon|us}} GB <br/>{{icon|eu}} GB, GBC
| ドラキュラ伝説 ReBirth <br>''Dracula Legend: ReBirth ''|| [[Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth]] || 2009 || {{icon|globe}} [[Wii]] || 1576 - Christopher Belmont
|}
 
==== Three-dimensional action ====
With the advent of 64-bit consolles, the ''Castlevania'' series upgraded its gameplay. These titles feature three-dimensional environment and a third person point of view (i.e. the player sees the game world as if he or she was just behind the character).
 
Apart from the change in graphics, everything said for the [[#Action platformers]] still applies to these games.
 
{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
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|-
!colspan=5| Castlevania X sub-series
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 黙示録 <br>''Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse ''|| [[Castlevania 64]] || 1998|| {{icon|globe}} [[N64]] || Alternate universe
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪廻 <br/>'' [[Demon Castle Dracula X: Rondo of Blood|Devil Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood]] ''|| [[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]] || 1993 ||
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 黙示録外伝 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; 〜LEGEND OF CORNELL〜 <br>''Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse Spin-off: <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Legend of Cornell ''|| [[Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness]] || 1999 || {{icon|globe}} N64 || Alternate universe
| {{icon|jp}} [[TurboGrafx-16|TG-16]] <br/>[[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[PSP]]
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラXX <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula XX ''|| [[Castlevania: Dracula X]] (NA) <br/>Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss (EU) || 1995 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] SNES
| キャッスルヴァニア <br>''Castlevania ''|| [[Castlevania: Lament of Innocence]] || 2003 || {{icon|globe}} [[PS2]] || 1094 - Leon Belmont
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight ''|| [[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]] || 1997 || Metroidvania
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印 <br>''Devil Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness ''|| [[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]] || 2005 || {{icon|globe}} PS2, [[Xbox]] || 1479 - Trevor Belmont
| {{icon|jp}} [[Saturn]] <br/>[[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[PS1]], PSP
|}
 
==== Other action games ====
Technically, fighting games and light gun games are two sub-sets of action games.
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! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
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!colspan=5| Alternate universe titles
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ジャッジメント <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Judgement ''|| [[Castlevania Judgment]] || 2008 || {{icon|globe}} [[Wii]] || Fighting
|-
|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 漆黒たる前奏曲 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Dark Prelude ''|| [[Castlevania Legends]] || 1997 || || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] GB, SGB
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ THE ARCADE <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: The Arcade ''|| [[Castlevania: The Arcade]] || 2009 || {{icon|jp}} Arcade || Light gun
|}
 
=== Labyrinth games ===
==== Early non-linear games ====
''[[Vampire Killer]]'' is a different version of the [[Castlevania|first ''Castlevania'']]. Each stage is a labyrinth where the player has to find the necessary items to progress to the next one.
 
''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]'' is the only <u>true</u> role-playing game in the series. In fact, it features all three main characteristics of the genre: text-rich, freedom of exploration, permanent character upgrades.
 
Put together the maze-like stages of ''[[Vampire Killer]]'' with the freedom of exploration and the level-up system of ''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]'', and you get a good approximation of a Metroidvania.
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! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ黙示録 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse ''|| [[Castlevania 64]] || 1999 || 3D || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[N64]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ <br>''Devil Castle Dracula ''|| [[Vampire Killer]] || 1986 || {{icon|globe}} [[MSX2]] || 1691 - Simon Belmont
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|-
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ黙示録 外伝 〜レジェンド オブ コーネル〜 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula Apocalypse: Legend of Cornell ''|| [[Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness]] || 1999 || 3D || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] N64
| ドラキュラII 呪いの封印 <br>''Dracula II: The Seal of the Curse ''|| [[Castlevania II|Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest]] || 1987 || {{icon|globe}} NES || 1698 - Simon Belmont
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==== Metroidvanias ====
When it was released, ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' was a revolution in the series.
 
A Metroidvania game consists of a huge two-dimensional, platform labyrinth, where certain areas can only be accessed after the character found specific items or abilities.
 
Still, it would be a stretch to include them in the definition of "role-playing game". They do include freedom of exploration and permanent character upgrades, but they are completely lacking when it comes to active dialogue and plot development.
 
{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ Circle of the Moon <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Cirle of the Moon ''|| [[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]] || 2001 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[GBA]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲 <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight ''|| [[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]] || 1997 || {{icon|jp}} [[Sega Saturn]] <br>{{icon|globe}} [[PS1]], PSP || 1797 - Alucard
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|-
!colspan=5| Soma Cruz sub-series
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ Circle of the Moon <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Cirle of the Moon ''|| [[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]] || 2001 || {{icon|globe}} [[GBA]] || 1830 - Nathan Graves
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| キャッスルヴァニア ～暁月の円舞曲～ <br/>'' Castlevania: Minuet of Dawn ''|| [[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]] || 2003 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] GBA
| キャッスルヴァニア 白夜の協奏曲 <br>'' Castlevania: Concert of Midnight Sun ''|| [[Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance]] || 2002 || {{icon|globe}} GBA || 1748 - Julius Belmont
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 蒼月の十字架 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Cross of the Blue Moon ''|| [[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow]] || 2005 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[NDS]]
| キャッスルヴァニア ～暁月の円舞曲～ <br>'' Castlevania: Minuet of Dawn ''|| [[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]] || 2003 || {{icon|globe}} GBA || 2035 - Soma Cruz
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!colspan=5| Main series (part 2)
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 蒼月の十字架 <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Cross of the Blue Moon ''|| [[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow]] || 2005 || {{icon|globe}} [[NDS]] || 2036 - Soma Cruz
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| キャッスルヴァニア 白夜の協奏曲 <br/>'' Castlevania: Concert of Midnight Sun ''|| [[Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance]] || 2002 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] GBA
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリー・オブ・ラビリンス <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth ''|| [[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin]] || 2006 || {{icon|globe}} NDS || 1944 - J. Morris
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| キャッスルヴァニア <br/>'' Castlevania ''|| [[Castlevania: Lament of Innocence]] || 2003 || 3D || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[PS2]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印 <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: The Stolen Seal ''|| [[Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia]] || 2008 || {{icon|globe}} NDS || 1830's - Shanoa
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness ''|| [[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]] || 2005 || 3D || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] PS2, [[Xbox]]
 
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==== Multiplayer ====
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリー・オブ・ラビリンス <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth ''|| [[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin]] || 2006 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] NDS
A multiplayer game requires each player to have a different approach than in a single-player game.
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印 <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: The Stolen Seal ''|| [[Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia]] || 2008 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] NDS
! Original title !! Localized title !! Year !!width=80| Systems !! Setting & hero
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ジャッジメント <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Judgement ''|| [[Castlevania Judgement]] || 2008 || Fighting || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[Wii]]
| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ハーモニー オブ ディスペアー <br>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Harmony of Despair ''|| [[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]] || 2010 || {{icon|globe}} [[PS3]], [[Xbox 360|X360]] || Multiplayer
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| 悪魔城ドラキュラ ハーモニー オブ ディスペアー <br/>'' Devil Castle Dracula: Harmony of Despair ''|| [[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]] || 2010 || Metroidvania || [[File:globe.svg|25px]] [[PS3]], [[Xbox 360|X360]]
| {{n/a|-}} || [[Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls]] || 2019 || {{icon|us}} Phones || Multiplayer
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|}


=== Cancelled games ===
=== Cancelled games ===
* '''Castlevania: The Bloodletting''' for the [[:Category:Sega 32X|32X]]
* '''Castlevania: The Bloodletting''' for the [[Sega 32X]]
* '''Castlevania Resurrection''' for the [[:Category:Sega Dreamcast|Dreamcast]]
* '''Castlevania Resurrection''' for the [[Dreamcast]]
* '''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''' for the [[:Category:Tiger Game.com|Game.com]]
* '''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''' for the [[Game.com]]


===Spin offs===
===Spin offs===
* '''[[Kid Dracula]]''' for the [[:Category:NES|NES]] (Japan only) and [[:Category:Game Boy|Game Boy]]
* '''[[Kid Dracula]]''' for the {{c|NES}} (Japan only) and {{c|Game Boy}}
 
== Heroes and chronological order ==
* XI Century:
** '''1094:''' Leon Belmont (''[[Castlevania: Lament of Innocence|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 (''[[Castlevania Legends|Legends]]'', removed from official chronology: Dracula would have been 19)
** '''1476:''' Trevor Belmont (''[[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse|Dracula's Curse]]'')
** '''1479:''' Trevor Belmont (''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|Curse of Darkness]]'')
* XVI Century:
** '''1576:''' Christopher Belmont (''[[Castlevania: The Adventure|The Adventure]]'')
** '''1591:''' Christopher Belmont (''[[Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge|Belmont's Revenge]]'')
* XVII Century:
** '''1691:''' Simon Belmont (''[[Castlevania]]'', ''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]'', ''[[Super Castlevania IV|Super Castlevania]]'', ''[[Vampire Killer]]'', ''[[Haunted Castle]]'')
** '''1698:''' Simon Belmont (''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest|Simon's Quest]]'')
* XVIII Century:
** '''1748:''' Juste Belmont (''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance|Harmony of Dissonance]]'')
** '''1792:''' Richter Belmont (''[[Dracula X: Rondo of Blood|Rondo of Blood]]'', ''[[Castlevania: Dracula X|Dracula X]]'', ''[[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles|Dracula X Chronicles]]'')
** '''1797:''' Richter Belmont, Alucard Tepes (''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]'')
* XIX Century:
** '''1800s:''' Shanoa (''[[Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia|Order of Ecclesia]]'')
** '''1830:''' Nathan Graves (''[[Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon]]'', removed from official chronology)
** '''1844:''' Reinhardt Schneider, Cornell (''[[Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness|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 (''[[Castlevania: Bloodlines|Bloodlines]]'')
** '''1944:''' Jonathan Morris (''[[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin|Portrait of Ruin]]'')
* XXI Century:
** '''2035:''' Soma Cruz, Julius Belmont (''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow|Aria of Sorrow]]'')
** '''2036:''' Soma Cruz, Julius Belmont (''[[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow|Dawn of Sorrow]]'')
* Time rift:
** ''[[Castlevania Judgement]]''
** ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]''
 


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