Vampires have long been one of the topics that attract a lot of attention and imagination of gamers. From Gothic castles to modern cities, Vampire-themed games always know how to create fascinating stories surrounding the legend of this mysterious creature. Recent years have witnessed the explosion of many projects such as Bloodborne and V-Rising. However, if considered from the historical perspective of the world gaming industry, the above blockbusters still cannot be appreciated as highly as the games below.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
First appearing in 1997, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is considered by many to be one of the iconic turning points of the famous Castlevania series. Blending action platforming with RPG elements, the game takes gamers through the story of the journey of Alucard, son of Dracula.
By exploring the castle where strange phenomena appear, players will expand their skills and find the necessary equipment for future battles. It's no exaggeration to say that Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has set a completely new standard for this game genre.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is an adventure game with a relatively dark atmosphere and was developed by Crystal Dynamics. Launched in 1999, the game tells the story of the main character Raziel – who has been turned into a vampire and is seeking revenge on his former master, Kain. Using a dark gothic style, Soul Reaver has complex level design, puzzles and engaging storytelling while also containing many meaningful messages within it.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver itself was so successful that Raziel later became an iconic character in the gaming world. When it comes to vampire-themed games, it's hard to ignore this one.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard
The Elder Scrolls series is probably no longer strange to all gamers, with part 5 of the game being the most highly rated. Even the extended version The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard released in 2012 deserves to be considered a masterpiece.
Dawnguard brings players the story of the ancient conflict between the Dawnguard, a group of vampire hunters, and the Volkihar Family – representing the powerful vampire race. Players can choose to join one of two factions, embark on missions and thereby discover countless dark secrets hidden behind. The ending of the game is also quite open, depending largely on the decisions of the gamers.