Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
Castlevania
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Castlevania is an action-adventure game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Konami.
Among the 99 C64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Contra, Frogger and Metal Gear for the C64.
Castlevania is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Castlevania.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Castlevania FAQ
Who made Castlevania?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania multiplayer?
No. Castlevania is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.