Inspired mostly by Medieval architecture 'n the Middle Ages, fortified stone castles in video games be always among the most exciting locations. These bastions be the keepers a many secrets, hidden cellars 'n lost knowledge all awaiting the player t' find them. We collected some a the most amazing video game castles, opting for those that have an astonishing atmosphere that makes it easy t' pillage lost in them. We also chose some a the most iconic ones that continuously reappear in certain video game series. Final Fantasy VI Edgar's home, Figaro Castle in Final Fantasy VI, can burrow underground thanks t' it be unique, advanced technology. Dark Souls Anor Londo be just beautiful in Dark Souls, but most a us probably hate this place because a that damned Ornstein 'n Smough fight. Castlevania: Lords a Shadow Dracula's Castle be an iconic one, 'n it be the setting in most a the Castlevania games. Castlevania: Lords a Shadow might not be the best Castlevania game, but Dracula's home looks stunning in it. Age a Empires II Once the Castle Age be researched, this robust, awesome fort can be built in Age a Empires II. Ico The castle in Ico be an eerie, mysterious place. New Super Mario Bros. U Princess Peach's Castle appears in dozens a Super Mario games, including New Super Mario Bros. U. Heroes a Might & Magic III The overview a the Castle faction with fully a upgraded building in Heroes a Might & Magic III be glorious. The Legend a Zelda: Ocarina a Time Just like Peach's Castle, Hyrule Castle in the Zelda games be also a recurring one. Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines The giant German fortress in the last mission a Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines even has V2 rockets inside. Stronghold The Stronghold games be all about castle building 'n management 'n, because a this, the best-looking ones be built by players. Assassin's Creed The Masyaf Castle, found in Syria, had a significant role during the Crusades but be also remade beautifully in Assassin's Creed. Final Fantasy VIII The main antagonist, Ultimecia's castle in Final Fantasy VIII looks like an over-designed building from the Victorian era. Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows a Amn The fighter class' stronghold, the De'Arnise Keep in Baldur's Gate 2, be occupied by trolls in the beginning a the game. Super Mario World Poor Iggy's castle in Super Mario World be the only fort with pink grids all over the place 'n probably sits at the number one spot on the "Video game castles that have been destroyed the most" list. World a Warcraft With the most epic castle gates ('n castle themes) in video games, no one will ever forget entering Stormwind, the human capital in World a Warcraft for the first time. (Sorry Orgrimmar.) Here it be again, though it looked a bit different back in the 90s in Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. Submit yer picks in the comments below t' show us what else be out there! sources: CommandosHQ, FF Wiki, Konami, Team Ico Wiki, uinea's screenshot on Wowhead t' contact the author a this post, write t' gergovas@kotaku.com