I played first this on Dracula X Chronicles (the version here referred) and then the Requiem (which, yes, I confirm myself is a porting of this rather than the PS1/Sega Saturn version).

Well, what can we say, does this game needs an introduction? If yes then: it's the one that many will address as "Metroidvania" that basically spawned this genre (even if it's supposed to mean to be a game inspired by this masterpiece and Super Metroid...which SOTN did it by itself already, but as an action JRPG).

I played this one instead of the PS1 so I experienced the best version with no aggravating loadings and an actual unironical good dub. Lucky me!

Where to begin… glorious timeless gaming. One of the best games I’ve ever played hands down. The enemy designs and map layout are so fun and so dynamic. It’s a game that invites you to discover Dracula’s castle and every extra hour spent looking for something new is always, always rewarded - though not necessary to finish the game.

The inverted castle segment is just as fun and offers so many differences within the same castle to keep it engaging and entertaining. The music is breathtaking and the endless variety of tools at your disposal allows a huge range of ways to take on the castle and its inhabitants. Furthermore, being able to link parts of the castle together was extremely fun and never got boring, tracing my steps again and again after unlocking something new.

Alucard’s little animations have a great charm to them and so much personality, as do so many of the little animations you can find. As I mentioned, it’s a game that rewards discovery and if I could talk about each and every one of them I’d have to write a 3 part book. I love Castlevania so much.