Castlevania: The Adventure Classic
Game Boy · Platformer
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Developed by Konami, Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a platformer.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the Game Boy you can also try Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Operation C, Block Hole and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge cheats & codes
74 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 008-59C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00F-13F |
| 99 Lives | 998-DCD-E62
EA8-E0D-081 |
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge FAQ
When did Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge come out on the Game Boy?
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge multiplayer?
No. Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge take to play?
As a platformer, Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge 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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