Every Castlevania Game Ranked From Best To Worst

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The game has iterated over the years, turning into a labyrinth adventure game and making the jump into 3D. Some of these iterations have paid off, pioneering a new way to play sidescrolling adventures.

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The Castlevania series has a rich history spanning decades and almost every console imaginable. We’ve ranked every Castlevania game from best to worst to help you decide where to jump in with this fascinating series.

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1. ARIA OF SORROW: THE BEST CASTLEVANIA GAME The Game Boy Advance offered developers a chance to work on new and exciting 2D games while the home console market switched to 3D. This opportunity provided some of the best gaming experiences we’ve ever had on a handheld device, with Konami making three different Castlevania titles for the system.

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2. SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT: A PIONEER IN METROIDVANIAS Symphony of the Night was a gamble for Konami. While most console games were jumping to 3D, Konami decided to reinvent the Castlevania series by turning the platform-based sidescroller into a labyrinth Metroid-style experience.

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3. RONDO OF BLOOD: THE HIGHLIGHT OF CLASSIC CASTLEVANIA Rondo of Blood was originally released in 1993, but it would be over a decade until the game saw a western release. A version made it to the states but featured too many deviations to be a true port.

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4. DAWN OF SORROW: THE SEQUEL TO THE BEST GAME IN THE SERIES Dawn of Sorrow is a Nintendo DS exclusive and is a sequel to Aria of Sorrow. The game features the same protagonist as Aria but with an updated Soul system and a new castle.

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Simons Quest is the follow-up to the original Castlevania game, and what a follow-up it was. The game focused more on RPG elements than platforming and features mechanics that would redefine the series in the future.

5. SIMONS QUEST: THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE SERIES

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6. DRACULA X: THE WESTERN VERSION OF RONDO OF BLOOD Rondo of Blood initially only saw a Japanese release, but the west got Dracula X, a stellar entry in the series. The game happens chronologically right before Symphony Night, with Simon Belmont attempting to take down Dracula.

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