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1987PlayStation

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dread and tension
  • Boss fights as highlights
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Haunted Castle special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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1993PEGI 12PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Haunted Castle: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as melee combat with weapons or fists.

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

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Castlevania Chronicles

Challenging difficulty

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Challenging difficulty

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Strong soundtrack

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

The Revenge of Shinobi

Strong soundtrack

A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

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