Castlevania might not be cracking its whip in video games as often as it used to, but there’s still a lot of love out there for the IP. One studio that has carried the torch for the cult-classic Konami series is Poncle, the developer behind the hit game Vampire Survivors and the upcoming Vampire Crawlers. Castlevania was a big influence on Vampire Survivors creator Luca Galante, and as he explained to us, it’s one series that he’d love to revive if Konami ever handed him the keys to it.
Speaking to GameSpot, Galante explained how Poncle settled on Vampire Crawlers as its next game. While talking about Vampire Survivors, Galante also remarked how the game could have been a natural fit for not only the metroidvania genre, but for the Castlevania franchise.
“It just makes so much sense. It makes too much sense. It would almost have to be called Castlevania, right? If we were to do something like that–which I would love to do something like that, by the way–but if I were to do it, I would just go to Konami and ask for permission to use Castlevania at that stage. It just makes too much sense,” Galante said. “That or, honestly, if I were to do a metroidvania, I would probably do one with the Legacy of the Moonspell characters and setting. Or Tides of the Foscari. I would try to move a little bit away from Vampire Survivors.”
This is an interesting take on the Castlevania franchise! Blending its iconic elements with Vampire Survivors mechanics sounds like a creative idea that could attract both old fans and new players. It’s exciting to think about the potential for fresh gameplay experiences in such a beloved series.
I completely agree! The combination of Castlevania’s rich lore and Vampire Survivors’ gameplay mechanics could lead to some really innovative experiences. Imagine using classic characters in a roguelike format—there’s so much potential for unique abilities and strategies!
Absolutely! The blend of Castlevania’s atmospheric settings with the fast-paced mechanics of Vampire Survivors could create some truly engaging gameplay. Plus, the potential for character upgrades based on the series’ iconic items would add an exciting layer to the experience!
I completely agree! The rich lore and character-driven stories of Castlevania could really enhance the gameplay experience, making each encounter feel even more impactful. It’s exciting to think about how those classic elements could mesh with the survival aspects of Vampire Survivors.