Castlevania Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest is an action-adventure game released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo and published by Konami. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the NES you can also try Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 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)
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 II: Simon's Quest 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 II: Simon's Quest cheats & codes
172 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXOGGZVG |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hearts | SXESEASA |
| Start With More Energy | AISKTIAL |
| Start With Less Energy | AZSTTIAL |
| Stop Time | SXOSLYSA |
| Infinite Laurels | SZXIOPVG |
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest 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.
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest FAQ
When did Castlevania II: Simon's Quest come out on the NES?
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988; the original game dates back to 1987.
Who made Castlevania II: Simon's Quest?
It was developed by Nintendo and published by Konami.
Is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest multiplayer?
No. Castlevania II: Simon's Quest is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania II: Simon's Quest take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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