Castlevania

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Background:
This is the first Castlevania game ever produced, introducing the Belmont family, specifically following the adventure of Simon Belmont against Dracula.

Gameplay:
Basic 2D side scroller. Walk from one side of the screen to the other, destroying anything that comes in your way with your whip or sub weapons, which include an axe and holy water. You'll have to battle through about seven stages, each containing a formidable boss waiting for you at the end.