Tag: castlevania

Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge – Game Boy

Platform: Game Boy Developer:  Konami Publisher:  Konami Release Date (NA):  August 1991 Genre:  Action / Adventure, Platformer Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10     Just 2 years after the lukewarm Castlevania: The Adventure, Konami would turn out what would end up being one of the more memorable achievements for the original Game Boy.  With a much needed… Continue reading Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge – Game Boy

Castlevania: The Adventure – Game Boy

Platform:  Game Boy Developer:  Konami Publisher:  Konami Release Date (NA):  December 15th, 1989 Genre:  Action / Adventure, Platformer Nerd Rating:  5 out of 10       Castlevania: The Adventure is the series’ first installment on a handheld, and though it gets an “A for effort,” it falls a little short of delivering a proper Castlevania experience.  First… Continue reading Castlevania: The Adventure – Game Boy

Castlevania: Bloodlines – Genesis

Platform:  Sega Genesis Developer:  Konami Publisher:  Konami Release Date (NA):  March 17th, 1994 Genre:  Platforming, Action/Adventure Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10     You probably won’t find Bloodlines lying around at the flea market or in a dusty bin for $8, but the time and expense is worth the reward even for casual Castlevania fans.  A somewhat neglected… Continue reading Castlevania: Bloodlines – Genesis

Castlevania – NES

Here it is, the game that started it all. The game that busted so many balls. The game that helped to define a legacy of difficult retro games. Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System. And it’s reviewed by Nerd Bacon co-founder The Cubist.

Super Castlevania IV – SNES

The Castlevania series was a huge success for the Nintendo Entertainment system. But what happened at the turn of the 16-bit era? How did Castlevania fare on the Super Nintendo? Find out in Nerd Bacon co-founder The Cubist’s review of Super Castlevania IV for the Super Nintendo!

Super Castlevania IV – SNES

The “super” in Super Castlevania IV is aptly placed. Everything from the controls to the graphics to the music is incredible and well thought out. Veteran gamers may find this title too easy, but the enjoyability factor is through the roof. Check it out.