Castlevania games debut on the N64 this is the first Castlevania game in 3D. However, the goal of the game remains the same: defeat Dracula and his monsters. The player can choose to be Reinhardt Schneider with traditional whip or Carrie Fernandez who uses magic. A new feature is the presence of an in-game clock that switches time from day to night.
Castlevania, the seminal 1986 NES platformer that helped define the action game genre, has come to mobile devices as part of Konami's 40th anniversary celebration for the franchise. The enhanced mobile version of the original game is available free on iOS and Android through October 24th, marking the first time the classic has been officially released on mobile platforms. It features a visual touchpad and offline play capability.
Beyond the free release, Konami is marking the milestone with a slate of announcements including a retrospective video and a concert series planned for 2027. The company is also running significant discounts on Castlevania compilations across PlayStation and Steam. Fans have speculated that elements of the anniversary video may tease a potential 3D collection, though Konami has not officially confirmed such a release. The broader celebration underscores the franchise's enduring cultural impact in gaming.
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In celebration of the 40th(!!) anniversary of Castlevania, Konami is giving away the original 1986 game for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Far from a miserable pile. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the series , we're republishing this ranked list of every Castlevania game to appear on Nintendo systems. Enjoy! The Castlevania series has a rich history on Nintendo consoles ever since the original game came first…
What is a man?! Gaming franchises really don't get much more iconic than Castlevania . First launched as Akumajō Dracula for the humble NES on 26th September 1986 , the series has now turned 40 years old. And despite a few ups and downs (it really felt like it was dead and buried…
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Konami has released the original Castlevania, first released for Nintendo Entertainment System, for iOS via …
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40 years of vampire slaying
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Konami has unfinished business with 2D Castlevania games though.
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There're few names as iconic to the world of gaming as Castlevania. And now, to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary, you'll be able to play the original Castlevania from 1986 free, for a limited time until October 24th! Available for the first time on iOS and Android, Castlevan…
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Up to 80% off on PS Store compilations. Okay, Push Square isn’t a mobile gaming website, but I think it’d be remiss of me to not point you in the direction of a free game. Castlevania , the 1986 classic from Konami, is currently free to download in its entirety on iOS and Android…
In honor of the 40th anniversary, we get a free mobile version of a Castlevania game, a concert, and music from the series.
The NES original is free on mobile for a month, while retro titles are heavily discounted on PS and Steam
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Konami has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise in a new video alongside other announcements. Castlevania: 40th Anniversary, an enhanced mobile release of the first game, is now available for free on iOS and Android and features a visual touchpad and offli…
Fangs for the memories. Castlevania turns 40 this month, and to celebrate, Konami has just unveiled its plans to mark the milestone, including a potential tease for a 3D collection (according to fans, at least). In terms of official news first, Konami has revealed it is now offer…
