It seems like a no-brainer to include this one, given one of Castlevania's most prominent figures, Koji Igarashi, helms the studio behind it. But really, there's more to this connection than the developer himself. In fact, Bloodstained really does tap into its Gothic aura as well as the general gameplay experience. Yet, it also feels distinct, thanks to its new female protagonist and Industrial Revolution setting. Not only this, but the game offers a vast array of close and long-range weapons, skills, and abilities, with a surprising level of nuance in the controls and mechanics.
Though this flashy epic may not look the part, FromSoftware's groundbreaking title largely does feel akin to fighting as Belmont in a 3D setting. This romp demands ample patience and wits as you'll venture through countless desolate areas. These are usually crawling with ominous foes, many of whom will put up quite a fight.
Just like Castlevania, the stakes are high and your hero is fairly vulnerable, so skill, persistence, and resourcefulness are essential. It may seem like an unconventional pick, but this lesser-known title from Ubisoft has managed to soar under the radar as a majestic and enjoyable RPG.
Taking the role of a solitary princess, you'll be venturing through the multi-layered kingdom of Lemuria and clashing with colorful foes. Of course, this one holds similarities to the more sophisticated Castlevania games a la the renowned Symphony of the Night. Still, this atmospheric journey balances depth with accessible sidescrolling gameplay and fun combat. This one takes the depth of Symphony of the Night and fuses it with the retro charm and simplicity of 8-bit era games.
This indie thriller from Studio Pixel is pure arcade-style chaos, as you'll be running and gunning through cavernous interiors and taking out rabbit mutants.
Why not, right? Cave Story stresses a more colorful, lighthearted vibe compared to Castlevania's deeper Gothic flair, to be sure. At the same time, there's a similar feeling of grandiosity and tension throughout this 7-hour journey. Tossing two Bloodstained games in one list may raise an eyebrow or two.
Still, it would seem warranted given just how distinct each example is. And those who fancy some classic Castlevania in particular need look no further than this delightful romp. Developer Inti Creates nails it in most respects regarding their homage to retro Konami greatness. From the tight mechanics to the pummeling of action and tough baddies, this one really stays true to old-school Castlevania.
The ability to play as a whip-wielding Miriam and the vampire-esque Gebel drives this point home. Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer who dabbles in Xbox on occasion, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch.
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When his beloved Chicago Cubs or Bulls are not playing, he typically likes to watch random documentaries or campy horror films. Share Share Tweet Email. Related Topics Lists Castlevania. Amid the nobles was the "Noblesse," a prevailing individual cloaked in obscurity called Cadis Etrama di Raizel, or "Rai. Upon arising in South Korea after an year-long slumber, Rai embarks to track down his faithful and dedicated servant, Frankenstein, whom he finds as the present director of Ye Ran High School.
Rai registers as a student to understand life in the contemporary world. It narrates the tale of the Mochizuki Brothers, Jirou and Kotaro. They are Old Blood, the final and only descendants of a formidable line of vampires. Jirou was the hero of the Holy War, the man who singlehandedly defeated the Kowloon Children powerful vampires.
Things become even more challenging when Kotaro is captured by the Kowloon. From there, Jirou goes to any lengths to rescue his brother. This twenty-four-episode anime, based on the light novels by Sunao Yoshida, follows Abel Nightroad.
Nine centuries after a bloody struggle between vampires and humans, the world has been divided into two fronts that continue to engage in a Cold War between the Vatican and the New Human Empire. Nevertheless, most yearn for a harmonious co-existence between humans and vampires. The show initially takes place in Okinawa, Japan and was an original anime inspired by the film Blood: The Last Vampire.
The protagonist, Saya Otonashi, lives a happy life with her adoptive family as a regular schoolgirl. However, she has no memory of her past or her biological family. Still, her life is transformed forever after being assaulted by a Chiropteran, a bat-like monstrosity that survives by drinking human blood. Saya discovers she is the single person who can defeat them as her blood is poison to them.
She decides with her buddies to cleanse the world of the Chiropterans and learn about her origins. This episode anime is based on the homonymous manga series by Takaya Kagami. In , a manufactured virus depletes the world from populations above 13 and allows vampires to emerge from the depths of the earth and subjugate humanity. This brilliant and spectacular Netflix original of gore and action is based on the game of the same name by Konami. When the human wife of Dracula is burned at the stake for supposed witchcraft, he unleashes demons upon Romania to exact his revenge.
As Dracula raises his army of powerful vampire warlords, the odds seem stacked against the three protagonists. Who knows who will rise as the victor in the ultimate showdown between vampires and humanity? This might not be exactly a vampire anime, but it is safe to say that Ghouls are essentially vampires who drink blood and eat the flesh of humans.
Ken Kaneki is a teenage boy who, unbeknownst to himself, has been chosen to fulfill the hunger of a female ghoul. They go out, but after her reveal and a horrible accident that leaves her dead and him on the brink of death, her organs are transplanted to him. This transforms him into the rare one-eyed ghoul-human hybrid. He must learn how to assimilate into ghoul society while hiding his new abilities and nature from humans.
In other words, it's targeted toward young women. Written by Matsuri Hino, the story follows protagonist Yuki Cross. Yuki is a human highly trained to hunt vampires.
Simultaneously, she's also in a love triangle with two vampires. This episode anime is an adaptation of the manga by Nozomu Tamaki. It's built by the Japanese government for vampires to live peacefully while their existence is hidden from humans. Following a talk show that reveals their existence, Mina expresses her wish for harmonious, even friendly, co-existence. However, prejudiced humans and extremist vampires get in the way of resolution between the races.
Mina has to defend The Bund against enemies and continue to fight for justice and peace. It's a follow-up to the previous episode run that aired between and In the end, Hellsing Ultimate was conceived as a more faithful adaptation than its predecessor even though the first anime was excellent, too.
She's joined by Alucard, a mysterious and vastly powerful ancient vampire on her side, and his sidekick, newly turned vampire Seras Victoria, as they fight supernatural enemies that try to take over England. The sheer amount of content present in this title is nothing to scoff at, with fans enjoying hours of amazing content if they chose to try this title out.
It would be impossible to talk about action role-playing titles without mentioning the golden age of BioWare, with Mass Effect 2 being an obvious highlight. The game was easily BioWare at its very peak , featuring some of the best story-driven experiences of all time. However, if players want to opt for a high fantasy setting as opposed to a sci-fi one, then they might be better off with the following title instead.
The game took the tactical combat of BioWare's previous outings and lathered a fresh coat of paint to the proceedings. The end result was one of the most beautiful games at that time, and also one of the most complex.
Dragon Age: Origins was exactly what hardcore RPG fans wanted at that point, and one can't help but feel worried about the future of the franchise given the trajectory that the once-great BioWare has now been on for quite some time. One studio that has managed to remain brilliant to this day after releasing some truly brilliant games is none other than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
It's a game that still holds up to this day as one of the best role-playing experiences in the eighth generation of gaming. Watching the story of Geralt slowly develop over the course of the first two games, before crescendoing in a brilliant climax, is truly the height of modern RPGs. Twitch reverses its fifth ban against popular streamer Amouranth, allowing her back on the streaming platform after just three days.
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