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Castlevania Anniversary Collection

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

What works

  • Includes multiple classic castlevania games with japanese versions
  • Faithful emulation with save states and replay features
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Good value especially on sale
  • Bonus content like art book and history

Things to keep in mind

  • Lacks key titles like symphony of the night and rondo of blood
  • Limited ui and no in-game exit option
  • No control remapping in-game (requires steam or external tools)
  • Some audio issues and occasional crashes reported
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Bubsy Two-Fur

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

  • 8BitBoy™

More creative

Games that feels like Castlevania Anniversary Collection but with more room to create and customize

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Zexion

  • The Messenger

  • Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio

  • Horace

  • Alwa's Awakening

More expressive

Games that feels like Castlevania Anniversary Collection but with more self-expression and customization

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • FLARE NUINUI QUEST

  • Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

  • Castlevania Advance Collection

  • UDONGEIN X

  • Gravity Circuit

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Castlevania Anniversary Collection: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026