Nintendo 64 · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Castlevania
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 14 |
Castlevania is an action-adventure game released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 13 N64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the N64 you can also try Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Nagano Winter Olympics '98, Goemon Mononoke Sugoroku and International Track & Field 2000 for the N64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania cheats & codes
178 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Hard Mode selected in a New Game | 8118159E 0002 |
|---|---|
| Stop the Timer Input | 80389C31 0001 |
| Character Modifier | 80389C5F 0000 |
| Switch from Schneider to Carrie | 80389C3C 0001 |
| Switch from Carrie to Schneider | 80389C3C 0000 |
| Access Alternate Costume | 80389CEE 0001 |
Castlevania walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Castlevania FAQ
When did Castlevania come out on the N64?
Castlevania was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Castlevania?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania multiplayer?
No. Castlevania is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania 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.