Castlevania: Bloodlines Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £191.79 | £15.08 | £363.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £191.79 | £15.08 | £363.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £191.79 | £15.08 | £363.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £189.99 | £15.08 | £345.67 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £189.99 | £15.08 | £345.67 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £189.99 | £15.08 | £345.67 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £189.99 | £15.08 | £345.67 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £180.62 | £15.08 | £345.67 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £183.43 | £15.08 | £343.29 | 9 |
| 2026-03-27 | £164.64 | £15.08 | £343.29 | 9 |
| 2026-03-26 | £166.97 | £15.08 | £343.29 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £166.97 | £15.08 | £343.29 | 10 |
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Game History
Castlevania: Bloodlines was developed by Konami and released exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis in North America) in March 1994 in Japan, followed by a North American release in May 1994. The game was later released in Europe. It remains the only original Castlevania title created specifically for the Mega Drive, making it a unique entry in the long-running franchise.
The game was directed by Koji Igarashi, who would later become the creative force behind the beloved "Metroidvania" style Castlevania games on PlayStation. Bloodlines followed the more traditional action-platformer format of earlier NES Castlevania titles rather than the exploration-based gameplay Igarashi would pioneer in Symphony of the Night.
At launch, Castlevania: Bloodlines received generally positive reviews from gaming press, with critics praising its challenging gameplay, atmospheric presentation, and faithful adherence to Castlevania traditions on new hardware. Commercially, the game sold respectably on the Mega Drive, though it did not become a system-defining title. It was well-received by Castlevania fans but remained somewhat overshadowed by other major Mega Drive releases of the era.
Today, Castlevania: Bloodlines holds significant value to collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, primarily because of its exclusivity to the Mega Drive and its scarcity in the secondhand market. Complete copies with original cases and manuals command premium prices among collectors. The game's historical importance is also tied to its place in Castlevania's legacy and as an example of early-1990s console-exclusive game development.
An interesting aspect of the game's development is that it features two playable protagonists—John Morris and Eric Lecarde—offering slightly different gameplay experiences. The cartridge was one of Konami's later major releases for the Mega Drive in certain regions, released during a period when the console was beginning to decline in market prominence. The game has experienced renewed interest through ROM collections and modern compilation releases, introducing it to new audiences decades after its original launch.