12 Great Video Game Characters Who Deserve A Comeback
4. Simon Belmont - Castlevania
The Castlevania series has been around since the mid 1980’s and is still one of the most influential series in all of gaming. It introduced us to the many members of the Belmont Clan, such as Trevor, Christopher and Leon as they take on Dracula and his horde of demonic subjects.
But it was Simon Belmont who was there at the very beginning and was the main protagonist of the first two games in the series. His feats are among the most legendary of the vampire hunting family. After storming Dracula’s castle alone and defeated him, he was cursed by the dark lord and forced to gather his remains in order to lift the curse, where he then had to defeat him for a second time.
Simon’s bravery and resilience are valid enough reasons for him to deserve a comeback, but helping repair the reputation of the Castlevania series may be more urgent reason for his return.
Konami have handled the Castlevania games so poorly in recent years, that fans are worried about them causing more damage to the series. But the return of Simon Belmont might help them bring the games back to their roots and restore some former glory.