Step into the boots of Simon Belmont in Castlevania, Konami’s legendary 1987 action-platformer for the NES. Armed with the Vampire Killer whip, your mission is to brave six grueling stages of Dracula’s demonic castle and defeat the Count himself.
How to Play
Battle through hordes of classic movie monsters while collecting sub-weapons and hearts to power them. Control Simon using the arrow keys to move, Z to jump, X to attack, Enter to pause, and Shift for Select. To use your equipped sub-weapon, hold Up and press X.
Tips
- Master the Holy Water: The Holy Water sub-weapon freezes enemies in place and deals continuous damage, making many bossesโespecially Deathโsignificantly easier to defeat.
- Commit to your jumps: Unlike later platformers, you cannot change direction in mid-air. Time your leaps carefully, especially when unpredictable Medusa Heads are on screen.
- Hunt for hidden health: Whip off-color blocks in walls and floors; breaking the right ones will reveal hidden meat that restores your health.
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