Game Boy Advance · Action
NES Classics: Castlevania
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, NES Classics: Castlevania is an action game developed by Konami and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the GBA you can also try Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Konami Krazy Racers, Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand and Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django for the GBA.
NES Classics: Castlevania is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing NES Classics: Castlevania is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
NES Classics: Castlevania cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 33007242
0099 |
|---|---|
| Weapon Modifier | 3300735B
00XX |
| Infinite Health | 33007245
0040 |
| Infinite Hearts | 33007271
0063 |
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
NES Classics: Castlevania FAQ
When did NES Classics: Castlevania come out on the GBA?
NES Classics: Castlevania was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made NES Classics: Castlevania?
It was developed by Konami and published by Nintendo.
Is NES Classics: Castlevania multiplayer?
No. NES Classics: Castlevania is a single-player game.
How long does NES Classics: Castlevania take to play?
As an action game, NES Classics: Castlevania typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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