There are three different endings; which one you see is determined by how long it took for you to complete the game and how many times you continued. All three are variations of the same ending, but with different twists.
Bad Ending[edit | edit source]

Complete the game in 15 days or more.
Dracula's grave is shown and text appears telling you that "The battle has consummated. Now peace and serenity have been restored to Transylvania and the people are free of Dracula's curse forever. And you, Simon Belmont, will always be remembered for your bravery and courage."
Normal Ending[edit | edit source]

Complete the game in 8 to 14 days.
Simon kneels by Dracula's grave and text appears telling you that "Although the confrontation between Simon and Dracula has concluded, Simon couldn't survive his fatal wounds. Transylvania's only hope is a young man who will triumph over evil and rid the city of Dracula's deadly curse."
Good Ending[edit | edit source]

Complete the game in 7 days or less.
Simon kneels by Dracula's grave and text appears telling you that "The encounter with Dracula is terminated. Simon Belmont has put an end to the eternal darkness in Transylvania. His blood and sweat have penetrated the earth and will induce magic and happiness for those who walk on this land." Simon walks away from the grave; later that night, Dracula's grave begins to rumble and his hand pushes through the dirt.
Note[edit | edit source]
It has been speculated that the endings were mixed up, with many players left confused as to which one is really the "best." The common consensus is that the normal ending is the worst, while the bad ending is actually the best.
- The bad ending clearly states that Dracula is dead, and while it is implied that Simon dies ("You will be remembered for your bravery and courage"), it does not explicitly say that he is dead, either; he may simply not be present at the grave, and being "remembered" doesn't necessarily mean that he is dead.
- In the normal ending, it is stated clear as day that Simon passed away and there is currently no one who can fill his shoes, leaving the future uncertain - will someone else appear to fight Dracula the next time he is reincarnated?
- The good ending shows that Simon is very much alive. However, it also shows that Dracula is also still alive, meaning that he most likely must be vanquished again immediately.