Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAdventure
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun is an adventure game developed by Konami.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.

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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun cheats & codes

27 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

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When did Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun come out on the NES?

Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun multiplayer?

No. Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun is a single-player game.

How long does Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun take to play?

As an adventure game, Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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.

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