Castlevania Anniversary Collection Free on Epic This Week, Halo 2 E3 Demo Adds Nostalgia on Steam

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Credit: Konami | Xbox Game Studios

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Credit: Konami | Xbox Game Studios

It's time to fire up the nostalgia again with the Castlevania Anniversary Collection, free on Epic Games this November 15.

Whether you are a fan of the Belmonts or are interested in how Castlevania came to be, the free Anniversary Collection is perfect for those short weekend gaming sessions or whenever you have to take a quick break from multiplayer and esports.

Halloween is incomplete without Castlevania, as the game also recently had a perfect crossover with Vampire Survivors. Epic Games' free collection includes the following classic Castlevania games, complete with a copy of History of Castlevania - Book of the Crescent Moon:

  • Castlevania
  • Castlevania II Simon's Quest
  • Castlevania III Dracula's Curse
  • Super Castlevania IV
  • Castlevania The Adventure
  • Castlevania II Belmont's Revenge
  • Castlevania Bloodlines
  • Kid Dracula
  • History of Castlevania - Book of the Crescent Moon

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Released in 2019, the Castlevania Anniversary Collection celebrated Konami's 50th anniversary with eight Castlevania titles. It aimed to let a new generation of gamers experience what made the Castlevania franchise an icon in modern gaming.

Halo 2's E3 Demo is now available on Steam if you want more nostalgia. Players can now relive the epic 2003 demo by downloading the 500 mb add-on in Steam Workshop. It includes a co-op mode and a "Playground" mode that lets you freely explore Earth City.

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The E3 Demo requires Halo 2: Anniversary DLC for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection to work. Purchasing the collection is worth every penny, as it also adds the following games to your Steam library:

  • Halo: Reach
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  • Halo 2: Anniversary
  • Halo 3
  • Halo 3: ODST

Playing the classic Castlevania games or the fantastic Halo games might take a weekend or two, but if you feel like playing more RPG games on your Steam Deck, we have just the list for you.

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