Game Boy · Platformer
Castlevania Legends
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Castlevania Legends is a platformer released in 1997 for the Game Boy, developed by Konami.
It landed about 8 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1997 include Donkey Kong Land III, Harvest Moon GB and Pocket Bomberman. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the Game Boy you can also try Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge 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 Legends 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 Legends cheats & codes
51 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Fast Walk Left | 11C-9DB-F7D |
|---|---|
| Fast Walk Right | 11C-76B-F7D |
| Fast Jump Left | 112-D6A-F7D |
| Fast Jump Right | 112-B5A-F7D |
Castlevania Legends walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Castlevania Legends.
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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 Legends FAQ
When did Castlevania Legends come out on the Game Boy?
Castlevania Legends was released for the Game Boy in 1997.
Who made Castlevania Legends?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania Legends multiplayer?
No. Castlevania Legends is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania Legends take to play?
As a platformer, Castlevania Legends 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.
Read more about Castlevania Legends 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.