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Castlevania NES Video Game
Free Online Web Browser NES Game Play. This NES emulator supports mobile touch devices (i.e Iphone). Complete instructions and keyboard controls towards bottom of the page.
Click ‘Enter’ Key to Start Game. Main keyboard buttons are X and Z.
Click Game Window Size Button to Zoom Game Size between default, 1.5X and 2X
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| Keyboard Controls | |
|---|---|
| Gamepad Button | Player 1 |
| Left | Left Arrow |
| Right | Right Arrow |
| Up | Up Arrow |
| Down | Down Arrow |
| A | X |
| B | Z |
| Start/Pause | Enter |
| Select | Ctrl |
Instructions:
Click on the game window and hit the ENTER key to start the game (you might have to hit start twice) . On a computer you can click the Game Window Size button to rotate between default, 1.5X and 2.X game window size. On mobile phones and Iphone use the gameplay control buttons shown on your screen (only on mobile) to play and start the game. If you grew up in the 80's you shouldn't need additional gameplay instructions. If you really need help or instructions playing this game, we have the The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide from 1987 to help you out.
---[FRONT COVER]NES-CV-USAHow To Play Castlevania (TM)Konami (R)---[INSIDE FRONT COVER/PAGE 2][KONAMI INC. LIMITED WARRANTY]This game is licensed by Nintendo for play on the Nintendo EntertainmentSystem (R)[OFFICIAL NINTENDO (R) SEAL OF QUALITY (TM)]Nintendo (R) and Nintendo Entertainment System (R) are trademarks ofNintendo of America Inc.---[PAGE 3]CONGRATULATIONS!You have just purchased the authentic Konami home version of Castlevania,one of Konami's many original arcade hits. We suggest that you read thisinstruction manual thoroughly before playing the game.INTRODUCTION/HOW TO PLAY 4CONTROL FUNCTIONS 5THE SCREEN 6THE CREATURES 7THE WEAPONS 10MAP OF THE CASTLE 13---[PAGE 4]INTRODUCTIONGood Eeeevening!Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrivedat Castlevania, and you're here on business:To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count.Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening. Bat, ghosts, every kind ofcreature you can imagine. You'll find 'em all over the place, if theydon't find you first.Because you've got to get through six monstrous floors before you evenmeet up with the Master of the House. Your Magic Whip will help, andyou'll probably find a weapon or two along the way.But once you make it to the tower, you can count on a Duel to the Death.The Count has waited 100 years for a rematch. He's ready. Are you?HOW TO PLAYCastlevania can be played by one player.The player must use Control (1).The object is to move through the passages and stairways of the castle toreach the tower, dodging or destroying every creature in your path. Usethe control, as directed to activate your Magic Whip and the other weaponsyou'll find along the way. And watch for secret doors!To begin, hit the START button, and your nightmare begins.---[PAGE 5]CONTROL FUNCTIONS[CONTROLLER DIAGRAM]CONTROL PAD (MOTION)controls forward and backward movement, standing and crouching, angle ofjump, direction of attackSELECT BUTTON(not used)START BUTTONbegins game, pauses action during gameB BUTTON (ATTACK)controls whip and all weaponsA BUTTON (JUMP)controls jumpingSAMPLE MOVESTO JUMP DIAGONALLY: use "A" Button and left/right Control Pad keys.TO ACTIVATE WHIP: use "B" Button and left, right or down Control Pad keys.TO ACTIVATE WEAPONS: use "B" Button and up Control Pad key.TO CRACK WHIP OR FIRE WEAPONS: use "B" Button.---[PAGE 6]THE SCREEN[SCREENSHOT]*Score**Power Level Indicator*You begin each game with 3 "lives", and the indicator tracks the powerremaining in each. As the creatures sap your strength, the indicatorlevel drops. When it reaches "0", you lose one life.*Time*When the timer shows "0", you lose one life.*Weapons Indicator*Shows the latest weapon you've picked up and activated.*ENemy Power Level Indicator*Indicator tracks damage you've done to Head Creature in any given stage.When the level drops to "O" [sic], the Creature is out of the game.---[PAGE 7]THE CREATURESDestroy the creture for the point total shown. BONUS POINTS awarded forknocking out 2 or more creatures with one throw of a weapon.Vampire Bat 200 pointsZombie 100 pointsBlack Leopard 200 pointsFish Man 300 pointsPhantom Bat 3,000 pointsQueen Medusa 3,000 pointsMedusa 300 pointsRaven 200 points---[PAGE 8]Black Knight 400 pointsWhite Skeleton 300 pointsRed Skeleton 400 pointsEagle 300 pointsHunchback 500 pointsDragon Skull Cannon 400 pointsAxe-Man 500 pointsGhost 300 points---[PAGE 9]Skele-Dragon 1,000 pointsFrankenstein & Igor 5,000 pointsMummy Man 3,000 pointsGrim Reaper 7,000 pointsThe Count! 50,000 points100-point Bonus - awarded for capturing each of these items:Fire BallMummy WrappingBone From White SkeletonAxe-Man's Axe---[PAGE 10]THE WEAPONSIn addition to your Magic Whip, many other weapons are hidden along yourpath through the Castle. You're going to need them. Before playing,study this chart, so you'll know where to find your weapons, and how touse them. Onscreen WhereWeapon Symbol To Look Power Comment------------------------------------------------------------------Watch [] Hidden on path Stops enemy Costs you 5 or in creature action (some small hearts exceptions) for each use------------------------------------------------------------------Dagger [] Hidden on path Fast, accurate Makes target or in creature attack object weapon disappear------------------------------------------------------------------Axe [] Hidden on path Slow but ------------ or in creature powerful attack weapon------------------------------------------------------------------Fire Bomb [] Hidden on path Splits the Incinerates or in creature earth under anything on target creature path---------------------------------------------------------------------[PAGE 11] Onscreen WhereWeapon Symbol To Look Power Comment------------------------------------------------------------------Boomerang [] Hidden on path Powerful ------------ or in creature attack weapon comes back to your hand------------------------------------------------------------Small Heart [] Hidden on path Gives you one or in creature extra shot per You can weapon stockpile as many hearts-------------------------------------------------------------- as you findLarge Heart [] Hidden on path Gives you 5 for extra or in creature extra shots per firepower weapon when you need it!------------------------------------------------------------Cross [] Hidden on path Destroys all ------------- or in creature onscreen enemies------------------------------------------------------------Invisibility [] Hidden on path Renders you -------------Potion or in creature safe from harm for a few seconds------------------------------------------------------------Morning Star [] Hidden on path Increases power Short chain or in creature of Whip in 2 for 1st different level, long stages chain for 2nd level boost---------------------------------------------------------------[PAGE 12] Onscreen WhereWeapon Symbol To Look Power Comment------------------------------------------------------------Money Bag [] Hidden on path Gives you free Red = 100 or in creature points Blue = 400 White = 700------------------------------------------------------------Double Shot [] Hidden on path, Allows use of in creature or throwing background weapons twice in a row These appear--------------------------------------------------------------- when youTriple Shot [] Hidden on path Allows use of strike or in creature throwing certain weapons 3 times objects 10 in a row times in a row------------------------------------------------------------Pork Chop [] Hidden in Partially Appears with background revives lost secret Whip power stroke------------------------------------------------------------Magic Crystal [] Capture from Completely Can clear Head Creature revives all creatures in each stage lost power from entire stage---------------------------------------------------------------[PAGE 13]WELCOME TO CASTLEVANIA![CASTLE MAP]---[PAGE 14]Treat Your Konami Game Carefully* This Konami Game Pak is a precision-crafted device with complexelectronic circuitry. Avoid subjecting it to undue shock or extremesof temperature. Never attempt to open or dismantle the Game Pak.* Do not touch the terminal leads or allow them to come into contactwith water or the game circuitry will be damaged.* Always make sure your NES Control Deck is SWITCHED OFF when insertingthe Game Pak or removing it from the NES Control Deck.* Never insert your fingers or any metal objects into the terminal portionof the expansion connector. This can result in malfunction or damage.---[PAGE 15/INSIDE BACK COVER][COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS/SCORES]---[BACK COVER]Castlevania (TM)Konami (R) is a trademark of Konami Industry Co. Ltd.Castlevania (TM) is a trademark of Konami Inc.Nintendo (R) and Nintendo Entertainment System (TM) are trademarksof Nintendo of America Inc.(C) 1987 Konami Inc.---
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These games are being emulated natively in Javascript. No plug-in is required in your web browser, but the emulator does require a modern web browser. Game speed and emulation only runs as good as your computer or mobile phone. If you have a fast, modern computer these games will run very smoothly.
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Castlevania Arcade Game Emulated on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Play Castlevania in your web browser or mobile phone. This NES emulator provides very accurate Castlevania gameplay. Castlevania is a classic 1980s NES video game.
