The Top 5 Castlevania  Games That Will Have You Whipping Into Action For decades, Castlevania  has been the gold standard for gothic horror, fast-paced action, and punishing yet rewarding gameplay. With a library spanning multiple generations, there have been some absolute classics—and a few that belong in the crypt. Today, we count down the Top 5 Castlevania Games  that deserve a place in Dracula’s Hall of Fame (or shame, depending on how many times they made you rage quit). 5. Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse  (NES, 1989) Before Symphony of the Night  redefined the series, Castlevania III  was the pinnacle of the classic formula. Taking control of Trevor Belmont, players could also recruit three additional characters: Grant the nimble thief, Sypha the spell-slinging sorceress, and Alucard—the OG vampire heartthrob. The branching paths and multiple endings made this an NES masterpiece that still haunts our hearts. 4. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood ...