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Description
The Castlevania game that started it all finally comes to mobile for a limited time.
□Story
In medieval Europe, the legend of Dracula is told in frightened whispers in the small country of Transylvania.
Once every century, the prayers of those with evil in their hearts shall resurrect the Dark Lord Dracula. Each time he returns, his dark powers grow stronger than the last.
One night there was a magnificent carnival being held in the bustling city. That night marked the 100th year anniversary of Dracula’s defeat at the hands of the hero Christopher Belmont.
Suddenly, the town was enveloped by dark storm clouds and a bolt of lightning rained down, signaling that Count Dracula and his evil ambitions had returned to the world yet again.
With the Belmont blood running though his veins, the young Vampire Hunter Simon knew that only he could face this evil. Taking up the whip enchanted with miraculous power given to him by his father, Simon hastened towards Dracula’s castle on his own.
□Features
The deep rich Castlevania history that began with this original game.
The fated confrontation between Dracula and unforgettable action hero Simon Belmont that played out with a horrific twist groundbreaking for its time.
The dark vast world of Castlevania that canonized the iconic whip-wielding character moves of Simon Belmont and the classic music tracks.
Intense hard-to-beat action platformer that inspired a long-running and beloved franchise.
Direct port of the original title with visual touchpad and playable offline.
□ Important Notes
・The game will remain playable after its availability on the App Store ends.
・Please see the Terms of Use (Castlevania) available within the app before playing.
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★★★★★27 Sep 2026
They made a classic free
You can legally play this game for free which is pretty cool 👍
Mikemario11 · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆27 Sep 2026
Add controller support
Please add controller support, only 2 buttons and Dpad, it’s 2026 and shouldn’t be too difficult, thank you
EVO ONE · v1.0.1
★☆☆☆☆27 Sep 2026
Terrible
It’s great to have this classic game available. But the screen is so small, and the controls are horrible. Even for free it’s sadly not worth the effort.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmwm · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆27 Sep 2026
Need control opt
Needs physical controller options and would be 5 stars. Can't complain too much tho since it's free but would be 5 stars is it did. A little glitchy to with slowdown but overall pretty good and definitely worth having. Happy 40th Castlevania !
cshamanc81 · v1.0.1
★★☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
It works.
Just so small. Better ways to enjoy this game for free.
Hedbashur · v1.0.1
★★☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
Tiny play screen
Instead of filling the screen, it had been set inside a tiny box making it nearly impossible to play. An option to enlarge the play screen size would be beneficial and would increase the rating drastically.
BlueSHO1994 · v1.0.1
★★☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
Appreciate the thought, but…
I was so excited to hear this was available! But then I actually downloaded it. The play controls are a virtual NES controller on the sides of the screen. This is unplayable when you frequently need to push several things at once. I never beat the original, but I wasn't so bad I couldn't beat the opening stage. I had no chance against the giant bat this time.
jeliotb · v1.0.1
★★★★☆26 Sep 2026
Please add controller support!
Happy to have another way to play this classic. Would be better with controller support. Thanks!
manbrarian · v1.0.1
★★★★★26 Sep 2026
Amazing!
Still an awesome game. A little difficult without a controller, but super fun!
Thanks Konami!
psithy · v1.0.1
★☆☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
This should be an easy port.
The game runs slower and the controls are frustrating.
Steven K 5 · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆26 Sep 2026
Where is the audio?
Brings back the memories of playing the original and surprised at how responsive the touch controls are. Yes the screen is small but you need room for the controls so is what it is. My game is silent though? I can’t find an audio setting. The sound for these games was part of the experience.
Am I missing something?
mrFinn02 · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆26 Sep 2026
Needs Improvements
Decent port of the original Castlevania that is as barebones as possible
The two main issues are a) lack of controller support b) severe performance issues when changing the volume
RadLad56 · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆26 Sep 2026
Audio
The audio for sound effects sounds different than when played in the Castlevania Anniversary Edition on my Switch or on my 3DS did you adjust something?
GamerNerd78 · v1.0.1
★★☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
Free but don’t
One of my favorite games, but the port is not good on the touchscreen, my opinion. I also have no sound. Played for like 30 seconds and delete it.
charlee_guy · v1.0.1
★☆☆☆☆26 Sep 2026
Sounds like doodoo. Runs bad.
That’s it. That’s the whole review. I stopped before finishing the first stage.
Dead_Reckon · v1.0.1
★★★☆☆26 Sep 2026
Screen
Control is pretty good for touchscreen
But is there any way to make the screen bigger? Its TINY
RedOni89 · v1.0.1
★★★★★25 Sep 2026
Classic
The best game ever
schizm88 · v1.0.1
★☆☆☆☆25 Sep 2026
no sound?
not even for free
Ralph Lamao · v1.0.1
★☆☆☆☆25 Sep 2026
Small. Silent.
Small screen on an already small screen. No sound. Pbbbbt
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