惡魔城系列概覽

2024-06-24

惡魔城系列概覽

《惡魔城》(Castlevania)是由Konami開發和發行的著名動作冒險遊戲系列。自1986年首次推出以來,該系列一直深受玩家喜愛,並在不同平台上推出多款作品。核心故事圍繞著吸血鬼獵人家族「貝爾蒙多家族」與不死之王德古拉(Dracula)之間的世代鬥爭。每一代的貝爾蒙多家族成員都肩負著消滅德古拉和他的黑暗勢力的使命。以下是一些主要遊戲和劇情:

惡魔城(1986) / 平台:紅白機、NES

故事設定在1691年,玩家扮演吸血鬼獵人西蒙·貝爾蒙多(Simon Belmont),他必須進入德古拉的城堡並擊敗德古拉,以解救歐洲免受他的恐怖統治。

惡魔城II:西蒙的探索(1987) / 平台:磁碟機、NES

故事延續前作,西蒙·貝爾蒙多受到德古拉的詛咒,必須尋找並收集德古拉的遺骨,進行復活並再次擊敗他,才能解開詛咒。

德古拉傳說(1989) / 平台:Game Boy

經過百年的時間,德古拉伯爵再次復活,於是克里斯多福.貝爾蒙多再次進入惡魔城企圖封印吸血鬼。

惡魔城III:德古拉的詛咒(1989) / 平台:紅白機、NES

故事設定在1476年,玩家扮演西蒙的祖先特雷佛·貝爾蒙多(Trevor Belmont),他聯合其他三位夥伴(賽法、阿魯卡多、格蘭特)一起對抗德古拉。

少年德古拉君(1990) / 平台:紅白機

少年德古拉君在長睡後醒來,發現Galamoth妖怪已經佔領惡魔城,於是決定拿回屬於自己的堡壘。

德古拉傳說2(1991) / 平台:Game Boy

經過上次事件結束的15年後,德古拉伯爵擄走克里斯多福·貝爾蒙多的兒子,於是冒險又再次展開。

超級惡魔城IV(1991) / 平台:超級任天堂

重製最初的《惡魔城》,再次講述西蒙·貝爾蒙多對抗德古拉的故事,但在玩法和圖像上有重大改進。

少年德古拉君(1993) / 平台:Game Boy

少年德古拉君在長睡後醒來,發現Galamoth妖怪已經佔領惡魔城,於是決定拿回屬於自己的堡壘。

 

惡魔城:血之輪迴(1993) / 平台:PC Engine

設定在1792年,玩家扮演里希特·貝爾蒙多(Richter Belmont),他必須拯救被德古拉擄走的情人安妮特,並擊敗德古拉。

惡魔城 血痕 / 血族 / 吸血鬼殺手(1994) / 平台:Sega Mega Drive

在三百年前已經被處死的伯爵夫人伊莉莎白·巴特利準備收集更多死者亡靈來讓叔父德古拉復活。玩家扮演約翰·莫里斯及埃裡克·萊卡德,阻止她的計劃。

惡魔城XX(1995) / 平台:超任、Wii U Virtual Console

德古拉復活後將里希特·貝爾蒙多的愛人與愛人的妹妹綁架到惡魔城內,冒險由此展開。

惡魔城X:月下夜想曲(1997) / 平台:PlayStation、Sega Saturn

延續《血之輪迴》的劇情,玩家扮演德古拉之子阿魯卡多,探索德古拉城堡並消滅父親的黑暗勢力。這款遊戲引入類似於《超級銀河戰士》的探索和角色成長系統,成為「惡魔城」系列的經典之作。

惡魔城 漆黑前奏曲(1997) / 平台:Game Boy

故事設定在外西凡尼亞,女主角索尼亞·貝爾蒙特從小被訓練成吸血鬼獵人,並在與阿魯卡多相遇後展開冒險,最終擊敗德古拉。

惡魔城默示錄(1999) / 平台:N64

外西凡尼亞再次被黑暗所籠罩,萊因哈特‧修奈特與凱莉‧賀南迪茲一同踏上將德古拉封印的冒險。

惡魔城 月輪(2001) / 平台:GBA

設定在1830年,尼森·葛雷布茲和他的師父一起阻止德古拉復活。

惡魔城 白夜協奏曲(2002) / 平台:GBA

故事設定在初代劇情結束50年後,吉斯特·貝爾蒙特繼承家族的使命,掃蕩德古拉的殘餘勢力。

惡魔城:曉月圓舞曲(2003) / 平台:GBA

設定在2035年,玩家扮演日本高中生來須蒼真,他發現自己擁有吸收敵人魂魄的能力,並捲入與德古拉復活有關的陰謀。

惡魔城:蒼月十字架(2005) / 平台:Nintendo DS

延續《曉月圓舞曲》的劇情,來須蒼真再次面臨德古拉追隨者的挑戰,並努力阻止他們的復活計劃。

惡魔城 闇之咒印(2005) / 平台:PS2

赫克特,一位原本效力於德古拉的惡魔鍛造師,為了復仇踏上冒險之旅。

 

惡魔城 迷宮迴廊(2006) / 平台:DS

為確認德古拉是否復活,喬那森·莫里斯與夏綠蒂·歐琳受教會委託進入惡魔城探查真相。

惡魔城 被奪走的刻印(2008) / 平台:DS

女戰士夏諾亞為擊敗德古拉而展開冒險。

惡魔城:審判(2008) / 平台:Wii

首款在Wii上推出的對戰遊戲,匯集了歷代經典角色展開時空大亂鬥。

惡魔城:闇影主宰(2010) / 平台:PS3、XBOX360、PC

該作重啟系列,設定在中世紀,玩家扮演加布里埃爾·貝爾蒙多,為復活妻子而踏上對抗黑暗勢力的旅程,最終自己變成德古拉。

惡魔城:闇影主宰2(2014) / 平台:PS3、XBOX360、PC

延續前作,玩家再次扮演德古拉(加布里埃爾·貝爾蒙多),在現代世界中與邪惡勢力和自己的命運作鬥爭。

死亡細胞:重返惡魔城版(2023) / 平台:PS5、PS4、Switch、Xbox 360

扮演吸血鬼獵人貝爾蒙特家族,踏上消滅德古拉的冒險。

劇情發展與世界觀

《惡魔城》系列的世界觀深受哥特風格影響,充滿黑暗、神秘和恐怖元素。貝爾蒙多家族與德古拉之間的鬥爭貫穿整個系列,每一代的故事都在這一基礎上展開。除了貝爾蒙多家族外,還有其他角色和勢力參與這場持久的戰爭,如阿魯卡多、賽法和格蘭特等。

遊戲特色

平台冒險與動作:大多數《惡魔城》遊戲以平台冒險和動作戰鬥為核心,玩家需要探索城堡、解決謎題並擊敗各種敵人和頭目。

角色扮演元素:特別是在《月下夜想曲》和後續作品中,加入角色成長和能力提升的系統,讓遊戲更具深度和可玩性。

經典音樂:該系列以其出色的音樂而聞名,營造出深沉和神秘的氣氛。

豐富的角色和劇情:每一代都有不同的主角和故事背景,但都圍繞著與德古拉的對抗展開,構築了豐富而連貫的世界觀。

《惡魔城》系列是一部經典的動作冒險遊戲系列,通過豐富的劇情、深刻的角色和緊張刺激的遊戲體驗,贏得了廣大玩家的喜愛。無論是早期的2D平台冒險,還是後來加入RPG元素的探索遊戲,都為玩家帶來無數難忘的回憶。

Castlevania Series Overview

Castlevania is a renowned action-adventure game series developed and published by Konami. Since its debut in 1986, the series has been beloved by players worldwide and has released numerous titles across various platforms. The core story revolves around the generational battle between the vampire-hunting Belmont family and the undead king, Dracula. Each generation of the Belmont family is tasked with the mission of defeating Dracula and his dark forces. Here are some of the main games and storylines:

 

Castlevania (1986) / Platforms: Famicom, NES

Set in 1691, players control Simon Belmont, a vampire hunter who must enter Dracula's castle and defeat him to save Europe from his reign of terror.

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) / Platforms: Disk System, NES

Continuing from the first game, Simon Belmont is cursed by Dracula and must find and collect Dracula's body parts, revive and defeat him again to lift the curse.

Castlevania: The Adventure (1989) / Platform: Game Boy

After a century, Count Dracula is resurrected again, and Christopher Belmont ventures into Castlevania to seal the vampire.

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1989) / Platforms: Famicom, NES

Set in 1476, players control Trevor Belmont, Simon's ancestor, who teams up with Sypha, Alucard, and Grant to battle Dracula.

Kid Dracula (1990) / Platform: Famicom

Kid Dracula awakens from a long sleep to find that the demon Galamoth has taken over his castle, and he sets out to reclaim his fortress.

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge (1991) / Platform: Game Boy

Fifteen years after the previous events, Count Dracula kidnaps Christopher Belmont's son, prompting another adventure.

Super Castlevania IV (1991) / Platform: SNES

A remake of the original Castlevania, retelling Simon Belmont's battle against Dracula with significant gameplay and graphical improvements.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (1993) / Platform: PC Engine

Set in 1792, players control Richter Belmont as he rescues his kidnapped lover Annette and defeats Dracula.

 

Castlevania: Bloodlines (1994) / Platform: Sega Mega Drive

Set in 1917, players control John Morris and Eric Lecarde as they stop Elizabeth Bartley from resurrecting Dracula.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) / Platforms: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Continuing from Rondo of Blood, players control Alucard, Dracula's son, who awakens to find Dracula's castle reappeared and decides to destroy his father's dark forces. This game introduced exploration and RPG elements, becoming a classic in the series.

Castlevania: Legends (1997) / Platform: Game Boy

Set in Transylvania, Sonia Belmont trains as a vampire hunter, meets Alucard, and ultimately battles Dracula.

Castlevania (1999) / Platform: N64

Set in Transylvania, Reinhardt Schneider and Carrie Fernandez attempt to seal Dracula.

Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness (1999) / Platform: N64

A prequel to Castlevania (1999), detailing previous adventures.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon (2001) / Platform: GBA

Set in 1830, Nathan Graves and his master attempt to prevent Dracula's resurrection.

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (2002) / Platform: GBA

Set 50 years after the original Castlevania, Juste Belmont, Simon Belmont's grandson, continues the family legacy.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (2003) / Platform: GBA

Set in 2035, Soma Cruz discovers his power to absorb enemy souls and becomes entangled in a plot to resurrect Dracula.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (2005) / Platform: Nintendo DS

Continuing from Aria of Sorrow, Soma Cruz faces new challenges from Dracula's followers.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (2005) / Platform: PS2

Hector, a former devil forgemaster for Dracula, seeks revenge against Isaac for his wife's death.

 

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (2006) / Platform: DS

Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin explore Dracula's castle to prevent his resurrection.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (2008) / Platform: DS

Shanoa, a warrior from the Ecclesia order, sets out to defeat Dracula using powerful glyphs.

Castlevania: Judgment (2008) / Platform: Wii

A fighting game featuring characters from across the Castlevania series in a time-bending battle.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (2010) / Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC

A reboot set in the Middle Ages, where Gabriel Belmont seeks to resurrect his wife and confronts dark forces, eventually becoming Dracula.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (2014) / Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC

Gabriel Belmont, now Dracula, battles dark forces and his destiny in the modern world.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition (2023) / Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360

Players assume the role of a Belmont vampire hunter on a quest to defeat Dracula.

Plot Development and Worldview

The Castlevania series' world is heavily influenced by Gothic style, filled with dark, mysterious, and horror elements. The ongoing battle between the Belmont family and Dracula forms the backbone of the series' storyline. Besides the Belmont family, other characters and factions also participate in this enduring war, such as Alucard, Sypha, and Grant.

Game Features

Platform Adventure and Action:Most Castlevania games are centered on platform adventure and action combat, requiring players to explore castles, solve puzzles, and defeat various enemies and bosses.

RPG Elements:Particularly in Symphony of the Night and subsequent titles, the series incorporates character growth and ability systems, adding depth and replayability.

Iconic Music:The series is known for its outstanding music, creating an atmospheric and immersive experience.

Rich Characters and Storylines:Each game features different protagonists and story backgrounds, but all revolve around the struggle against Dracula, creating a rich and cohesive universe.

Summary

The Castlevania series is a classic action-adventure game series that has won the hearts of countless players through its rich stories, deep characters, and thrilling gameplay. Whether it’s the early 2D platform adventures or later RPG exploration games, Castlevania has provided players with countless unforgettable memories.

  

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