Who wins?
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest vs Lords of Shadow
Lords of Shadow wins 86% to 14%. 74 more put them in the same row. From Castlevania Games Tier List. Pick a side.
retired_penguin on Castlevania II: Simon's Quest: way ahead of its time as a proto metroidvania
sleepy_possum_80 on Lords of Shadow: the Malphas stage is the most atmospheric level in the series
Castlevania Games Tier List: the full ranking