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{{Infobox|
|completion=4
|title=Castlevania
|image=Akumajou Dracula FDS box.jpg
|image=Akumajou Dracula FDS box.jpg
|title=Castlevania
|developer=[[Konami]]
|publisher=[[Konami]], [[Nintendo]] ([[GBA]])
|distributor=[[GameTap]], [[Wii Virtual Console]]
|japanese=悪魔城ドラキュラ
|japanese=悪魔城ドラキュラ
|developer=[[Konami]]
|publisher={{colist|Konami|Nintendo}}
|year=1986
|systems={{syslist|fds|nes|c64|amiga|dos|win|mobile|gba|wii|3ds|wiiu}}
|ratings={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|7}}{{OFLC|G}}
|title1=Vs. Castlevania
|developer1=[[Konami]]
|publisher1=[[Nintendo]]
|year1=1987
|systems1={{syslist|arcade}}
|title2=Arcade Archives Vs. Castlevania
|developer2=[[Konami]]
|publisher2=[[Hamster Corporation]]
|year2=2019
|systems2={{syslist|switch|ps4}}
|genre=[[Platform]]
|genre=[[Platform]]
|systems=[[Famicom Disk System]], [[NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Wii U]]
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|players=1
|players=1
|modes=[[Single player]]
|ratings={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|7}}{{OFLC|G}}
|followed by=[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]
|followed by=[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]
|series=Castlevania
|series=Castlevania
|series2=Arcade Archives
|pcgamingwiki=Castlevania
}}
}}
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{{game disambig||the [[SNES]] game with the same Japanese name|[[Super Castlevania IV]]}}
{{game disambig||the [[SNES]] game with the same Japanese name|[[Super Castlevania IV]]}}
'''Castlevania''', known in Japan as '''Akumajou Dracula''' (translated as "Demon Castle Dracula"), is a game developed and published by [[Konami]] for the [[Famicom Disk System]] in Japan in September of [[1986]]. In May 1987 it was ported to cartridge format and released in North America for the [[NES]] followed by a European release in 1988, and then once again in Japan in 1993 as a cartridge. It is the first game in the [[:Category:Castlevania|Castlevania franchise]], but the seventh chronological installment of the franchise in the current canon.


''Castlevania'' is a typical platform game of the 8-bit era: the game comprises six levels, which are played through in a strictly linear progression. The player controls [[Castlevania/Gameplay#Simon Belmont|Simon Belmont]], whose primary mode of attack is via his whip, which can be upgraded by obtaining special items throughout the course of the game which extend its length. In addition, various "sub-weapons" can be obtained which provide different means of attack. By breaking candelabra, torches, and fake walls located throughout the castle, Simon collects hearts, which can then be used to activate whatever [[Castlevania/Items#Weapons|sub-weapon]] he possesses at that point. Simon can only carry one sub-weapon at a time. Each of ''Castlevania's'' six levels conclude with a [[Castlevania/Bosses|boss]] fight: these bosses are generally taken from horror literature or legend, and include Frankenstein's Monster, Medusa, and Death.
'''Castlevania''', known in Japan as '''Akumajou Dracula''' (translated as "Demon Castle Dracula"), is a game developed and published by [[Konami]] for the [[Famicom Disk System]] in Japan in September of [[1986]]. In May 1987 it was ported to cartridge format and released in North America for the [[NES]] followed by a European release in 1988, and then once again in Japan in 1993. It is the first game in the [[:Category:Castlevania|Castlevania franchise]], but the seventh chronological installment of the franchise in the current canon.


''Castlevania'' has been ported to a variety of different video game consoles, handheld game consoles, home computer systems, and mobile phones. The NES release of the game was adapted for video arcades both as a part of Nintendo's Play Choice 10 series and (with the addition of a two-player competitive play mode) the Nintendo Vs. Series as '''Vs. Castlevania'''. In 1990, versions of the title were released for [[MS-DOS]], the [[Commodore 64]] (both developed by Unlimited Software), and the [[Commodore Amiga]] (developed by Novotrade). In 2002, Konami released the first three NES ''Castlevania'' games for [[Windows]] as the ''[[Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra]]''. This was later added to GameTap in 2006. In 2004, ''Castlevania'' was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as part of the Famicom Mini and Classic NES Series. In 2007, it was released through the [[Wii Virtual Console]].
''Castlevania'' is a typical platform game of the 8-bit era: the game comprises six levels, which are played through in a strictly linear progression. The player controls [[Castlevania/Getting Started#Simon Belmont|Simon Belmont]], whose primary mode of attack is via his whip, which can be upgraded by obtaining special items throughout the course of the game which extend its length. In addition, various "sub-weapons" can be obtained which provide different means of attack. By breaking candelabra, torches, and fake walls located throughout the castle, Simon collects hearts, which can then be used to activate whatever [[Castlevania/Items#Weapons|sub-weapon]] he possesses at that point. Simon can only carry one sub-weapon at a time.  Each of ''Castlevania's'' six levels conclude with a [[Castlevania/Bosses|boss]] fight: these bosses are generally taken from horror literature or legend, and include Frankenstein's Monster, Medusa, and Death.
 
''Castlevania'' has been ported to a variety of different video game consoles (SNES for example), handheld game consoles, home computer systems, and mobile phones. The NES release of the game was adapted for video arcades both as a part of Nintendo's Play Choice 10 series and (with the addition of a two-player competitive play mode) the Nintendo Vs. Series as '''Vs. Castlevania'''. In 1990, versions of the title were released for [[MS-DOS]], the [[Commodore 64]] (both developed by Unlimited Software), and the [[Commodore Amiga]] (developed by Novotrade). In 2002, Konami released the first three NES ''Castlevania'' games for [[Windows]] as the ''[[Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra]]''. This was later added to GameTap in 2006. In 2004, ''Castlevania'' was released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as part of the Famicom Mini and Classic NES Series. In 2007, it was released through the [[Wii Virtual Console]].


The game has been adapted or remade for a number of different platforms, including the [[MSX2]] (known as ''[[Vampire Killer]]'' in Europe), the [[SNES]] (as ''[[Super Castlevania IV]]''), and the [[Sharp X68000]] (which was later ported to the [[PlayStation]] and released as ''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]''), as well as an arcade game remake called ''[[Haunted Castle]]''. While all of these adaptations share a variety of elements with the original game, including title (in the original Japanese, all were simply called ''Demon Castle Dracula''), basic storyline, main character, and monsters, several major elements have been added or altered, and because of this they should be considered as distinct entries in the series.
The game has been adapted or remade for a number of different platforms, including the [[MSX2]] (known as ''[[Vampire Killer]]'' in Europe), the [[SNES]] (as ''[[Super Castlevania IV]]''), and the [[Sharp X68000]] (which was later ported to the [[PlayStation]] and released as ''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]''), as well as an arcade game remake called ''[[Haunted Castle]]''. While all of these adaptations share a variety of elements with the original game, including title (in the original Japanese, all were simply called ''Demon Castle Dracula''), basic storyline, main character, and monsters, several major elements have been added or altered, and because of this they should be considered as distinct entries in the series.
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File:NES Castlevania Box.jpg|NES box art
Image:NES Castlevania Box.jpg|NES box art
File:Famicom Castlevania box.jpg|Famicom box art
Image:Famicom Castlevania box.jpg|Famicom box art
File:Akumajou Dracula GBA box.jpg|GBA Famicom Mini box art
Image:Akumajou Dracula GBA box.jpg|GBA Famicom Mini box art
File:GBA NES Classic Castlevania Box.jpg|GBA NES Classics box art
Image:GBA NES Classic Castlevania Box.jpg|GBA NES Classics box art
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The price? The evil master places a curse of death upon Simon, which will lead him into [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest|a long and dangerous journey in the very near future…]]
The price? The evil master places a curse of death upon Simon, which will lead him into [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest|a long and dangerous journey in the very near future…]]


== Version differences ==
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There are four different versions of this game: the [[Family Computer Disk System|FDS]] version, the North American version, the Vs. Arcade cabinet version, and a Japanese cartridge version.
* The FDS version uses The extra sound channel on its soundtrack, and contains three save slots (similar to [[The Legend of Zelda]]).
* The North American release features no extra sound, and no save slots.
* The Japanese cartridge features no extra sound, and no save slots, but it offers an Easy mode.  In this mode:
** You start off with 30 hearts and 9 lives.
** The bosses take twice as much damage
** Double/Triple Shot is retained even after picking a different weapon or dying (except on game over).
** Damage no longer knocks you back.
* The Vs. Arcade cabinet version is known to have a number of changes, including:
** The difficulty level (e.g.: enemies dealing more damage), starting number of lives and bonus points awarded at the end of each block can be altered by adjusting the DIP switches on the PCB board.
** Up to 99 continues can be bought by inserting credits.
** The color palette has been altered from the NES version, likely due to the video output of the VS. System, giving VS. Castlevania a much brighter look overall (e.g.: browns now are diverse tones of orange, red has a much brighter tone, beige now looks yellowish, etc.).
** The game contains an attract mode where the game plays in a demo mode across three stages.
** The time limit is much stricter (for example, 170 seconds are given to clear Block 1 instead of 300).
** Less bonus points are given at the end of each block, making it more difficult to earn extra lives.


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