We always discuss Castlevania as one of the greatest videogames series of all times, even though the transition to full 3D has been somewhat a tough ride.

We also talk about how Symphony of the Night seems to be everyone's favourite and the most beloved game in the chain (mine is the original, with "Symphony" and "IV" tied as close seconds - IV would be second had it not been that easy).

Elegant soundtracks have also been a trademark, especially, for most, after Symphony's release.

But I feel that even though, quality wise, nothing could beat Symphony's music quality (CD vs cartridges) at its time, Castlevania IV has always struck me as the game with the most elegant music of them all. So, I am not talking music sound quality, but elegance. And "IV" seems, to me, to have the most refined compositions of all the series. Sure, "Wood Carving Partita" and "Dance of Pales" both drive me crazy, but even then I feel that IV had more of this kind of music. Just take first and second stages and their musics to see (or hear lol) what I mean.

So, here is my top five. Remember, music elegancy rather than quality is what counts here.

1. Castlevania IV

2. Symphony of the Night

3. Simon's quest

4. Castlevania

5. Circle of the Moon 

What is yours? Comment.

Only played three of the series and here's my rating.

3. Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

2. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (nothing can beat the music in this one for me except ouside the series of course)

You should really play Castlevania IV!

For me to make a serious list, I would have to relisten the music from all Castlevanias, since I dont remember them fully.But going on top of my mind, I would say Symphonie of the Night in number 1, then the second would be Aria of Sorrow, then Lament of Innocence(I really liked that game, thats why)

Remeber, this has to do with the elegance of the soundtrack, not necessarily the game with the music you like the most (it would be the original for me in that regard).

1. Rondo of Blood
2. Symphony of the Night
3. Castlevania 1

Symphony of the Night On top, then anyelse...

Unpopular Opinion incoming:

1- Curse of Darkness
2- Symphony of the Night
3- Lament of Innocence.

I played all the way through Castlevania IV on Wii U. It's really really elegant. I need to play Symphony of the Night.

Nice! Now I want to know your opinion when you compare both.