It was on May 2nd of 1987 when Konami introduced the western world to Akumajo Dracula, a Famicom Disk System title that starred and chronicled vampire hunter Simon Belmondo in his campaign to dethrone the evil Count Dracula, whose dark forces had lay claim to Transylvania. Knowing true gold and hoping to find greater success abroad, Konami took the theme of castles and the west's fascination with the mystical quality of Transylvania and through this amalgamation (and its localization process) brought Castlevania to our NES systems.

In an industry known for quick turnover and rampant consumer cynicism, where what's hot today is all thrown away in favor of what will be cool tomorrow, it's only the most treasured properties that stand the test of time and like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and their ilk earn respect through longevity and universal appeal; it's a testament that a series like Castlevania, which dates back 20 years, can still profess equity considering its continued evolution through one major transitional period after another, where technology has sometimes been in direct conflict with the series' very spirit. It's certain, then, that the famed series is only waiting to conquer new hardware and eventually reach the next plateau. For now, we celebrate the series' 20th anniversary with homage, tributes and hope that these wonderful games will entertain the masses even 20 years from now. That in mind, this page will remain open for those who wish to share their memories.