Castlevania has seen a lot of lore and many fights and battles. Alucard, one of the most important characters, has been involved in many of them, making them action highlights of the series.

Alucard during the final fight of Nocturne | Credits: Netflix

Castlevania: Nocturne takes it to another level. The most intense action sequence that Alucard has been in yet has no unnecessary elements. It portrays the essence of long-lived or immortal adversaries. Not wasting time on needless dialogue and going straight for the opponent’s throat.

This battle points out to the modern audience how action sequences can shine, even without the build-up, the dialogue, and the emotional element behind them. The pure fight choreography and raw emotion of aggression are all that is needed to deliver a stunning silent performance.

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