Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Beat 'em Up
Castle of Dragon
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Athena |
| Publisher | SETA Corporation |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Castle of Dragon is an action game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Athena and published by SETA Corporation. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.
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.
Athena also made Sword Master for the NES.
Castle of Dragon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castle of Dragon is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Castle of Dragon cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Stop Skeletons From Fighting | PEVPULAP |
|---|---|
| Enemies And You Each Fight Faster! | GEOGYZPA |
| Super Strong Monsters | ZPSLONLP |
| No Harm From Most Monster Attacks | SZVUSNVK |
| Infinite Energy | YNOLSYAE |
| Super Energy | NYXKLAGE |
Castle of Dragon walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Castle of Dragon FAQ
When did Castle of Dragon come out on the NES?
Castle of Dragon was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Castle of Dragon?
It was developed by Athena and published by SETA Corporation.
Is Castle of Dragon multiplayer?
No. Castle of Dragon is a single-player game.
How long does Castle of Dragon take to play?
As an action game, Castle of Dragon 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 Castle of Dragon 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.