Castlevania

by Konami, Konami

1986

PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em up

Boss Battles · Horror

Great

PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em up

Boss Battles · Horror

Great

About

Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count. Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening. Bats, ghosts, every kind of creature you can imagine. You'll find 'em all over the place, if they don't find you first. Because you've got to get through six monstrous floors before you even meet up with the Master of the House. Your Magic Whip will help, and you'll probably find a weapons or two along the way. But once you make it to the tower, you can count on a Duel to the Death. The Count has waited 100 years for a rematch.

Publisher: Nintendo, Konami
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Horror
Perspective: Side view
Age Rating: E — Everyone

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Available in Bundles

Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra

Castlevania Anniversary Collection

NES Classic Edition

Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer

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