Whip, gothic mood and vampire hunting: from Super Castlevania IV to Symphony of the Night, the saga blends platforming, action and exploration. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"This crossover weds Dead Cells's bite to Castlevania iconography with obvious reverence: whip, Belmont, remixed OST. The new weapons slot into the existing system without unbalancing it, and the homage seeps from every room."
"Japanese version of Aria of Sorrow, considered by many as the best GBA Castlevania. The soul system is brilliant and the story surprises. A gem not to be missed."
"A Game Boy masterpiece. Christopher Belmont rescues his son Soleil, four castles in any order, level design of rare finesse. The scrolling is finally smooth, the whip responsive, the gothic mood unforgettable. Legendary OST. Essential, one of the greatest Game Boy games."
"A collection gathering the handheld GBA Castlevanias, including the superb Aria of Sorrow. Save states, filters, and rewind modernise the experience without betraying its spirit. Essential for anyone who loves the classic metroidvania."
"The Japanese version of Castlevania III, superior to the western release in many respects. Legendary soundtrack, multiple paths, multiple characters. An absolute masterpiece."
"The Japanese original of Castlevania on Famicom Disk System. The source of everything. Perfect gothic atmosphere, mechanics still impeccable. Essential to understand where the series comes from."
"The censored PAL version of Bloodlines, slightly toned down but nearly identical. Still an excellent Castlevania, best played in its Japanese or US release."
"Castlevania Lords of Shadow is an ambitious saga reboot with God of War-like gameplay and Gabriel Belmont in a lush gothic world. Epic narrative, memorable bosses. An excellent modern entry point."
"An essential collection of classic Castlevania, from arcade to 8 and 16-bit. The rewind softens their legendary difficulty, and the unreleased Japanese versions are a treat. Polished, though one wishes for a little more."
