Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for the original Xbox.

People forget about this one—mostly because it was a late release on the system. But let’s be real, it’s still Castlevania. This time you play as Hector, the Devil Forgemaster, cutting your way through a revenge story that drips with gothic intrigue.

Konami was still deep into its 3D experiment here, and this entry was billed as “the biggest 3D Castlevania world yet!” It may not be Symphony of the Night, but it’s ambitious, stylish, and absolutely worth remembering.

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