The original Castlevania game was released by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), marking the beginning of the famed action-adventure series.
Konami releases Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, a sequel introducing RPG elements to the series.
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse was released, known for its challenging gameplay and multiple playable characters.
Konami releases Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PlayStation, revolutionizing the series with RPG elements and exploration-based gameplay, often considered one of the greatest games ever made.
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow was released for the Game Boy Advance, introducing a futuristic story and new gameplay mechanics.
The reboot of the Castlevania franchise, Lords of Shadow was released, offering a new take on the series with updated graphics and story.
Netflix released the Castlevania animated series, expanding the franchise into new media and receiving critical acclaim for its storytelling and animation.
Vlad Tepes, later known as Dracula, becomes a powerful vampire lord and establishes Castle Dracula as his domain, beginning his reign of terror against humanity.
Soma Cruz is born, destined to become a pivotal figure in the battle against the dark forces in later Castlevania events.
Simon Belmont takes up the Vampire Killer whip and enters Castle Dracula to defeat Dracula and end his reign of terror.
Simon Belmont successfully defeats Dracula, temporarily ending the vampire lord's threat and sealing away Castle Dracula.
Dracula resurrects in the year 1792, prompting a new generation of Belmonts to confront the dark lord and his minions.
Richter Belmont awakens to fight the resurgent Dracula and his dark forces, continuing his family's legacy.
Richter Belmont defeats Dracula once again, sealing him away and bringing peace to the land for a time.
Soma Cruz discovers his destiny as the reincarnation of Dracula and fights to resist the vampire lord's resurgence and influence.
