Castlevania Bloodlines is a classic platform video game for the Sega Genesis console, also marketed as Castlevania: The New Generation in some regions. It holds importance in the Castlevania series as it was the only title released for this platform, and debuted in 1994. The gameplay follows the series' standard format, with players navigating levels filled with monsters, bosses, and culminating in a fight with Dracula. Uniquely, Bloodlines presents two playable characters - John Morris and Eric Lecarde, each possessing differing abilities and weapons. The plot is a deviation from the typical setting in Dracula's castle, instead, spanning diverse European locales.

The storyline introduces a twist to the typical Bram Stoker's Dracula by connecting the game's hero, John Morris, to Quincy Morris, a character in Stoker's novel. In contrast to other games in the series, Bloodlines integrated historical calamities of the time like World War I and the sinking of the Titanic into its narrative. The unique elements and the exploration of popular, yet previously unvisited themes in the game added depth to the series and influenced future titles. Despite censorship issues that affected the graphics and the game's portrayal of violence, Castlevania Bloodlines positively impacted the gaming history, offering fresh perspectives, enhancing the storytelling in the series, and paving the way for thematic explorations in gaming.