Castlevania
Take Simon through Dracula’s castle with jumps and whip attacks, collecting hearts to fuel optional weapons such as daggers and axes along the way.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.8 / 10
About this game
Simon travels through the passages and stairways of Dracula’s castle, avoiding or fighting the creatures in his path. Jumping handles obstacles, while the whip provides his main attack as he heads toward the tower. Optional weapons offer different ways to attack, including a dagger, axe and returning projectile. Hearts provide uses for these tools, so picking a weapon also means considering its supply. The screen shows your life, remaining time, current weapon and the boss’s life during the challenge.
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AI review
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For players who like managing distance and secondary-weapon supplies.
The whip and optional weapons provide different attack options, while hearts limit special uses. This suits players who enjoy preparing an approach before closing on an enemy.
Strengths
- Secondary weapons create choices beyond the basic whip attack.
Who it is for: Players interested in castle platforming and measured weapon use.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The climb through passages and stairs gives the castle journey a direction. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Attack choice depends on position and available hearts. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Bats and Frankenstein establish a recognizable monster-castle theme. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Life, time, weapon and boss indicators expose the current encounter state. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 1987
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- PlatformingDark Fantasy2D GraphicsBoss-heavyLinear LevelsSolo-friendlyMelee CombatSide-scrolling
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1987
- Wii UWorldwide2013
- WiiWorldwide2007
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.co.jpSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.co.jp