Castlevania: Bloodlines
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Choose John Morris or spear-user Eric Lecarde. Different weapons and routes distinguish this European journey from Simon's games.
Release and story placement
Release reference: 1994. Original platform: Genesis / Mega Drive. Story: 1917.
John Morris or Eric Lecarde
Choose John Morris or spear-user Eric Lecarde. Different weapons and routes distinguish this European journey from Simon's games.
This Genesis/Mega Drive entry takes place during World War I, rather than in Simon's medieval-looking castle journey. John uses the Vampire Killer and Eric uses a spear. The two characters have different attacks and route possibilities. The New Generation is the European title, not another sequel.
Where to play
Anniversary Collection includes this game. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Windows (Steam / Epic). Official collection details; Steam collection purchase.
For release versus story order, separate this game from later ports and collections.
Sources and versions
Publisher game description and mechanics; Konami regional release history; Wikipedia media list (secondary). Older story dates and side-continuity labels use the community chronology (secondary). Historical dates and old product descriptions do not establish a current download or price.
Questions
Is this the MSX2 Vampire Killer?
No. Bloodlines was called Vampire Killer in Japan, but the 1986 MSX2 game with that English title is a separate work.
Which collection includes it?
Anniversary Collection. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Windows (Steam / Epic).