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Dracula Densetsu (Japan)

also known as Castlevania - The Adventure
Game Boy
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1989
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✪ Reviewed on September 24, 2024
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First portable Castlevania. Christopher Belmont, upgradeable whip, four gothic levels. Scrolling chugs, the hero is slow, some jumps wreck your nerves. Still a Castlevania of pure atmosphere, impeccable OST by Norio Hanzawa. More historical than recommendable; Belmont's Revenge does everything better.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 12+
Description
First Castlevania on Game Boy with Christopher Belmont wielding the sacred whip through Dracula's castle. Published by Konami, released in 1989 in Japan. Upgradeable whip and classic sub-weapons, four Gothic levels, iconic bosses, and the series' signature dark atmosphere.

Dracula Densetsu review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
From the Game Boy's modest capabilities, Konami draws gothic themes that are surprisingly evocative, gloomy and melodic at once. The music tracks Christopher Belmont's slow progress through the castle, heightening every shiver. This chiptune achievement, dark and atmospheric, marked the saga's handheld debut.
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,04 MB 📅27/10/1989
Published by Konami

Dracula Densetsu (Game Boy) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $24 Q6 complete
 $83 Q10 new
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Other versions
Castlevania - The Adventure
USA
01/12/1989
🇬🇧
Castlevania - The Adventure
Europe
01/01/1991
🇬🇧

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