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The dark halls of Dracula’s castle have opened once again but this time on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Thanks to the hard work of developer Rumbleminze the original Castlevania has been fully ported to SNES hardware offering a native 16 bit experience that combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements.
Happy to release my SNES port of Castlevania! This native SNES port features:3 Difficulty Levels14 palette options6 MSU-1 Soundtrack optionsUse A or X to throw subweaponsSwap between 2 subweaponsRumble supportAvailable here:mega.nz/folder/Ukgjm…or here:archive.org/details/cast…
— Rumbleminze (@rumbleminze.bsky.social) 2025-07-20T17:14:40.065Z
First released as Akumajō Dracula for the Famicom Disk System in September 1986 and later brought to the NES in 1987 under the Castlevania name this gothic platformer helped define the genre with tight controls punishing difficulty and one of the most legendary soundtracks in gaming history. Now fans can enjoy this dark classic in a fresh new way with a feature rich port built for the SNES.
Packed with New Features and Modern Tweaks
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Rumble Support
Experience each whip crack and monster encounter with tactile feedback using Retro Bit’s new rumble controller created for the 2025 SNES port of DOOM. Castlevania has never felt this alive. -
Three Difficulty Levels
Choose your path with three gameplay difficulty modes allowing both newcomers and hardcore fans to enjoy the game at their own pace. -
Fourteen Palette Options
Swap between 14 different visual palettes. Choose from moody earth tones vibrant neons or high contrast styles to suit your taste. -
Six MSU1 Soundtracks
Enjoy high fidelity audio with six different MSU1 soundtrack options including orchestral remixes and modern arrangements that bring new life to the iconic music. -
Subweapon Swapping and Control Tweaks
Use the A or X buttons to throw subweapons and switch between two subweapons during gameplay. This modern control addition adds depth and flexibility to combat.
A New Era for Classic Gaming
This SNES version of Castlevania is more than a port. It is a resurrection. A way for modern retro fans to experience one of gaming’s most iconic titles with the power and polish the SNES can provide. It shows what happens when a classic is handled with care creativity and respect for the original vision.
For fans of gothic horror brutal platforming and timeless soundtracks this is a must play. Whether you are revisiting Dracula’s castle or stepping in for the first time this port proves that true evil never dies and great games never fade.
Download the ROM patch apply it to your original copy or flash cart and let the hunt begin.
