RETROCADE
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From Castlevania to Rayman, these five platformers combine precision jumps, relentless enemies and unforgiving mechanics into some of gaming’s toughest challenges.
Konami’s revival of Silent Hill and Castlevania shows how focused projects and smart studio partnerships could offer a sustainable alternative to blockbuster game development.
From Super Nintendo classics to Symphony of the Night, we rank eight essential Castlevania games and explain what makes each one worth playing.
David Dastmalchian reflects on how Castlevania shaped his life and examines the creative conversation between the classic games and anime adaptation.
Belmont’s Curse builds a wonderfully relaxed soundtrack, but its subdued Bloody Tears arrangement misses the power that makes Castlevania’s iconic theme unforgettable.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse begins with colourful exploration before unleashing a timed reverse platforming sequence that makes one boss far tougher than expected.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 delivered 20 striking cosplay looks, spanning Street Fighter, Overwatch, Castlevania, upcoming games and unexpected character choices.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse refreshes the classic formula with Dead Cells-inspired combat, striking 2.5D visuals, rewarding exploration and a clever Arcana card system.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse brings Rose Belmont, animated-series connections and modern combat systems to the franchise’s long-awaited return.
Castlevania’s 1986 debut introduced Simon Belmont, defined challenging platform action and helped inspire the Metroidvania games and modern indies that followed.
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