Tag Archives: Castlevania

When players first explore Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest on the NES, they eventually come across Dracula’s grave. What might look like a simple detail is actually a hidden historical reference that ties one of gaming’s most iconic villains back to real history. The inscription on the grave reads “1431–76,” which are the exact birth and death years of Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler. Vlad Tepes ruled Wallachia during the… Read more

I am completely blown away with this game in comparison to all the older Castlevania games. A lot of people are trying to compare this to the Super NES version and even say it's even inferior, and I think they're crazy. This has to be the best Turbo Graphics CD game ever made. This game truly feels like a younger Symphony of the Night before anything else. I started to play through… Read more

Castlevania was a cakewalk compared to this bloody curse. You thought you had the Prince of Darkness defanged - eh, Simon Belmont? Well think again, 'cause according to a damsel in distress, evil Count Dracula has left a horrifying curse in his wake. And the only hope you have of ending the terror is to destroy his missing body parts! Talk about your frightening quest, searching a maze of mansions, graveyards and… Read more

Super Castlevania IV: A Timeless Classic That Defined a Generation Super Castlevania IV, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is a masterpiece of the action-platformer genre and a shining example of what Konami's development team could achieve on Nintendo's 16-bit console. Directed by Masahiro Ueno and produced by Hideki Okugawa, this fourth installment in the Castlevania series takes players on a thrilling journey through Dracula's castle, filled with stunning visuals,… Read more

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse - A Retro Review When it comes to NES classics, "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse" often emerges in the conversation as a title of legend. Released in 1990 by Konami, this prequel to the original "Castlevania" game was not just a return to form; it was an expansion of a formula that was already beloved by fans of the platforming genre. Developer and Legacy Developed by Konami, a company… Read more