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Some video games are meant to be played by families. Some are about families. Here are some of the bloodlines that have persisted through franchise sequels and spinoffs.
by Kyle Hilliard on Jul 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

As long as Dracula exists, dies, and comes back to life, there will always be a Belmont in the world of Castlevania to try and shove him back into his coffin. Starting with Leon in 1072, all the way to Julius in 2037, the Vampire Killer whip heirloom is always in a Belmont’s hand.

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