
The iconic video game franchise, Castlevania, has an undeniable legacy, and this year’s Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC is a testament to that. The games are impressive in their own right, like the ones compiled in the Castlevania Dominus Collection, which I gave a perfect score upon release. Spending so much time with these games and reflecting on the thrill of battling Dracula alongside the Belmont clan and their associates, it’s only natural to wonder about my favorite characters. With the Castlevania timeline offering a rich tapestry of official lore and a wealth of secondary content scattered throughout its history, there’s ample opportunity for detailed analysis. For this piece, I decided to focus on the main Castlevania heroes, the Belmont family. This way, characters like Alucard can hog the limelight elsewhere. It’s now time for the whip-wielding (or spatula in one case), supernaturally endowed vampire slayers from the Belmont clan to bask in the spotlight. To be honest, there aren’t many other Castlevania characters who can withstand sunlight, but you get the idea.