Underplayed Gems

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (2003)

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence cover
Developer
Konami
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 55 player ratings
Main story
about 8.0 hours

How it feels

A brooding gothic adventure where you rhythmically whip through shadowy castle halls, feeling the weight of a dark medieval world with each deliberate, satisfying strike.

atmosphericgothicmethodicaldark fantasyaction-focusedmoodyrepetitiveaccessible

About

Leon Belmont, an eleventh-century nobleman and knight of the clergy, is about to be wed when his fiancée, Sara Trantoul, suddenly disappears. Leon embarks on an epic journey to bring her back, unaware that a growing evil looms like a shadow over his quest. The majestic tale of Castlevania and the true origins of the Belmont clan of vampire-hunters is about to unfold.

What players say

A gothic 3D Castlevania with tight combat, brilliant music, and the closest 3D feel to Symphony of the Night, regarded by fans as underrated. Drags through long, repetitive corridors that sap its momentum.

Trailer

Screenshots

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