Game Boy · Platformer / Action
Castlevania: The Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| 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 15 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, Castlevania: The Adventure is a platformer developed by Konami. It blends platformer and action elements.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Alleyway. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #10 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 Legends. 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: The Adventure 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: The Adventure cheats & codes
69 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 5 Lives | 048-5EF-E62 |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | 068-5EF-E62 |
| Start With 2 Energy Bars | 025-5CF-C42 |
| Start With 4 Energy Bars | 045-5CF-C42 |
| Start With 6 Energy Bars | 065-5CF-C42 |
| Start With Timer At 2:15 (1st Stage Only) | 029-B3F-A26 |
Castlevania: The Adventure 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: The Adventure FAQ
When did Castlevania: The Adventure come out on the Game Boy?
Castlevania: The Adventure was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made Castlevania: The Adventure?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: The Adventure multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: The Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: The Adventure take to play?
As a platformer, Castlevania: The Adventure 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: The Adventure 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.