When it comes to vampire games, this is still one of the themes frequently explored by developers. You either play as a vampire or are tasked with hunting down and defeating the ones who suck human blood. In fact, some games initially do not feature vampires, but later receive expansion packs that add this character to the game due to the theme’s immense appeal to players.
Here are the top 10 best vampire games of all time according to Metacritic.
Darkstalkers Resurrection (82)
Darkstalkers is an old fighting game series originally developed for arcade cabinets. Later, the Resurrection installment was released on consoles like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. This Resurrection game introduced a new graphic style as well as features to fight against other online players. To this day, Darkstalkers Resurrection is still present in tournaments worldwide due to its fantastic competitive gameplay.
Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow (85)
It’s not surprising that vampire-themed games from the famous Castlevania series rank high on Metacritic. At position 85 is Lords of Shadow, a Castlevania game released on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. You play as Gabriel Belmont, a man on a mission to avenge those who caused his wife’s death, while also freeing her soul from Limbo and killing the vampires that disrupted his happy life.
Castlevania: Aria Of Sorrow – (85)
Castlevania: Aria Of Sorrow is a game released on the Game Boy Advance. The story begins when the prophecy about Dracula’s resurrection is nearing its deadline. You will follow Soma Cruz to ravage Dracula’s castle and prevent his “comeback” before he returns to wreak havoc on the world. The game had an impressive launch and ended on a cliffhanger, leaving gamers worldwide eagerly awaiting the sequel – Dawn Of Sorrow.
Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow (89)
Dawn of Sorrow is the sequel to Aria of Sorrow, continuing the unfinished story of Soma Cruz as he struggles with the truth that he is the incarnation of Dracula. Additionally, there is a cult wanting Soma Cruz to surrender to his dark side so that Dracula can truly resurrect. The groundbreaking plot about Soma rejecting evil to stand on the side of good has brought a fresh breeze to the series, pleasing both newcomers and long-time gamers.
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night (93)
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night, released on the PlayStation platform in 1997, is the highest-rated vampire-themed game in Metacritic history with a stunning score of 93. The game takes players back to the world of Rondo of Blood. You play as Alucard, Dracula’s son, on a grim mission to confront his father to prevent him from annihilating humanity. This game brings an exciting twist to the story of Dracula, allowing you to see him from an entirely new perspective.
Source: The Gamer, translated by GVN360