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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| 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 15 |
Developed by Konami, Castlevania: Bloodlines arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a platformer. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Castlevania: The New Generation.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #11 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 Sunset Riders, Contra: Hard Corps and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe for the Genesis.
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 Genesis'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: Bloodlines 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: Bloodlines cheats & codes
198 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FF9C11:7F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFFB2F:02 |
| Infinite Jewels | FFFB0E:9999 |
| Infinite Continues | FFFB0D:03 |
| Set Boss Health To Zero | FFE8D5:00 |
| Invincibility | FF9C84:80 |
Castlevania: Bloodlines walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Castlevania: Bloodlines FAQ
When did Castlevania: Bloodlines come out on the Genesis?
Castlevania: Bloodlines was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Castlevania: Bloodlines?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Bloodlines multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: Bloodlines is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: Bloodlines take to play?
As a platformer, Castlevania: Bloodlines 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: Bloodlines 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.