List of castlevania games in order of release

LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE FULL
LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE PORTABLE
LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE SERIES

'Symphony of Battle' and the climactic 'Order of the Demon' meanwhile are quite reminiscent of the boss battle themes of Castlevania: Lament of Innocence with their modernist orchestration and marching rhythms. Ichihashi puts the electric guitars on overdrive for 'Sorrow's Distortion' and 'Ebony Wings', both of which are likely to win over fans with their extravagant if hackneyed 80s rock influence. Series' veterans will be relieved to know that the various battle themes are closed in style to other scores in the series.

Even more explicitly gothic creations such as 'Unholy Vespers' or the arrangement of 'Tower of Dolls' have an upbeat electronic edge. Few people would have expected to hear calypso rhythms in a Castlevania score, but here they are and the result will split opinions. 'Edge of the Sky' and, one of the contributions by Yasuhiro Ichihashi, 'Emerald Mist' also hybridise the series' characteristic lyricism with more exotic and easygoing stylings.

LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE SERIES

Yamane's more personal touches, for example the romantic piano work or the occasional gothic progressions, ensure the track still fits the series quite well. One of the most enjoyable of these is 'Wandering the Crystal Blue', an ethereal electro-acoustic piece that illuminates the stage it is used in. Yamane's deviations from the series' established style results in a number of experimental compositions during the course of the soundtrack. 'Rhapsody of the Forsaken' likewise is a delightful stage theme that combines the series' upbeat melodies with easygoing electronic beats. The first section features quite an uplifting tone, yet sounds a little too desperate in its melodic approach, while the development section has a more tragic and reflective mood.

LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE PORTABLE

The first stage theme 'Chapel Hidden in Smoke' takes a slightly different direction to Yamane's equivalents on previous portable scores, more strongly influenced than pop rather than rock stylings. This track is later arranged at the start of the second disc in a straightforward electro-gothic style.

LIST OF CASTLEVANIA GAMES IN ORDER OF RELEASE FULL

While it's a little on the short side, it reflects that Michiru Yamane is back on full form and an action-packed adventure lies ahead. The opening theme for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, 'An Empty Tome', transitions from a moody orchestral passage into a beat-heavy rock-orchestral anthem. The soundtrack was released with a handful of bonus arrangements on a surprisingly bulky two disc set. However, she also found some time to reflect on her time on the series too. For this title, she offered a slightly more upbeat and electrifying approach to the series under the guidance of sound director Yasuhiro Ichihashi. This was for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, the third and final DS score in the series. In 2008, Michiru Yamane made one final Castlevania soundtrack before departing Konami, her workplace of 20 years.

List of castlevania games in order of release