In this video, we take a deep dive into the evolution of the Castlevania franchise. From the classic 2D side-scrolling games to the more recent 3D titles, we'll explore how the series has changed and evolved over the years. We'll start by looking at some of the early Castlevania games, such as “Castlevania“ on the NES and “Super Castlevania IV“ on the SNES. We'll see how these games established the core mechanics of the series, including exploration, platforming, and defeating iconic villains like Dracula. Next, we'll explore the shift to 3D with games like “Castlevania 64“ and “Lament of Innocence“. We'll examine how the series adapted to the new technology, and how it affected the gameplay mechanics and overall feel of the games. We'll also take a closer look at some of the more recent entries in the series, such as the “Lords of Shadow“ trilogy and the anime-inspired “Castlevania“ series on Netflix. We'll see how these games build upon the established lore of the series while also introducing new characters, storylines, and gameplay elements. Along the way, we'll also explore the various spin-offs and adaptations of the Castlevania franchise, including the popular “Metroidvania“ sub-genre that the series helped create. Whether you're a die-hard Castlevania fan or just a casual gamer, this video is sure to be a fascinating look at the evolution of one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. So sit back, relax, and get ready to explore the many worlds of Castlevania. 0:00 Introduction 0:02 1986 CASTLEVANIA 0:11 1986 VAMPIRE KILLER 0:21 1987 CASTLEVANIA II: SIMON'S QUEST 0:31 1988 HAUNTED CASTLE 0:41 1989 CASTLEVANIA: THE ADVENTURE 0:51 1989 CASTLEVANIA III: DRACULA'S CURSE 1:01 1990 AKUMAJO SPECIAL: BOKU DRACULA-KUN 1:11 1991 CASTLEVANIA II: BELMONT'S REVENGE 1:21 1991 SUPER CASTLEVANIA IV 1:31 1993 CASTLEVANIA CHRONICLES 1:41 1993 CASTLEVANIA RONDO OF BLOOD 1:51 1993 KID DRACULA 2:01 1994 CASTLEVANIA: BLOODLINES 2:11 1995 CASTLEVANIA: DRACULA X 2:21 1997 CASTLEVANIA: SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT 2:31 1997 CASTLEVANIA LEGENDS 2:51 1999 CASTLEVANIA: LEGACY OF DARKNESS 3:01 2000 CASTLEVANIA: RESURRECTION 3:11 2001 CASTLEVANIA: CIRCLE OF THE MOON 3:21 2002 CASTLEVANIA: HARMONY OF DISSONANCE 3:31 2003 CASTLEVANIA: ARIA OF SORROW 3:41 2003 CASTLEVANIA: LAMENT OF INNOCENCE 3:51 2005 CASTLEVANIA: DAWN OF SORROW 4:01 2005 CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS 4:11 2006 CASTLEVANIA: PORTRAIT OF RUIN 4:21 2007 CASTLEVANIA: ORDER OF SHADOWS 4:31 2007 CASTLEVANIA THE DRACULA X CHRONICLES 4:41 2008 CASTLEVANIA JUDGMENT 4:51 2008 CASTLEVANIA: ORDER OF ECCLESIA 5:11 2009 CASTLEVANIA: THE ARCADE 5:21 2010 CASTLEVANIA: THE ADVENTURE REBIRTH 5:31 2010 CASTLEVANIA PUZZLE ENCORE OF THE NIGHT 5:41 2010 CASTLEVANIA: HARMONY OF DESPAIR 5:51 2010 CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW 6:01 2013 CASTLEVANIA LORDS OF SHADOW MIRROR OF FATE 6:11 2014 CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW 2 6:21 2018 AKUMAJO DRACULA: GRIMOIRE OF SOULS 6:31 2018 CASTLEVANIA REQUIEM: SYMPHONY & RONDO 6:41 2019 CASTLEVANIA ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
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