Castlevania (Akumajō Dracula)

Konami’s long running gothic action-adventure series chronicles the centuries-long battle between the Belmont clan and Count Dracula. Starting as challenging side-scrolling platformers, it evolved into the exploration-heavy “Metroidvania” style popularised by Symphony of the Night, while also experimenting with 3D action and reboots. Praised for its atmospheric settings, iconic music, and monster-filled castles, it’s one of gaming’s most enduring horror-fantasy franchises.