Castlevania: 40th Anniversary

Begin outside Count Dracula's castle gates. Smash the torches to collect hearts and sub-weapons, prioritizing the Dagger or Holy Water. Cross the courtyard into the entrance hall. Ascend the staircases while defeating Ghoul zombies and Panther beasts. Reach the final chamber of Block 1 and face the first boss: giant Phantom Bat. Dodge its aerial swoops and strike its body using your whip or Holy Water until it crumbles.

Navigate the upper ramparts filled with Spear Knights, Bats, and falling Spikes. Be extremely cautious with jump timing near pit hazards. Collect the Stopwatch or Cross sub-weapon to manage large groups of enemies. Defeat the Medusa Heads as they float in sinusoidal patterns. At the end of the block, confront Medusa in her lair; freeze her or time your strikes to avoid her gaze and stone projectile attacks.

Traverse the elevated chapel structures plagued by Flea Men and Ravens. Precision platforming is paramount here—avoid getting knocked backward into instant-death pits by enemy collisions. Battle past the Bone Pillars and Red Skeletons. At the summit, face the Mummy Twins. Focus on one Mummy at a time while weaving through their bandage projectiles.

Descend into the damp underground caverns. Fishmen will jump out of the water hazards continuously, so maintain steady forward momentum. Watch for falling stalactites and moving platforms. Reach the end of the caverns to fight Frankenstein's Monster and Flea Man. Eliminate Flea Man quickly using Holy Water or the Cross before turning your full attention to Frankenstein.

Ascend toward the keep through hallways crawling with Red Axes, Skeleton Soldiers, and relentless Medusa Heads. The enemy density peaks in this section, demanding master-level sub-weapon usage and distance control with the whip. Meet Death at the top of the tower. Dodge his hovering scythes constantly while dealing damage between his attacks.

Walk the final stretch over the bridge and through the clock tower mechanism. Climb the staircase leading to Count Dracula's throne room. In Phase 1, jump over Dracula's fireballs and strike his head. Upon depleting his health, Dracula transforms into a gigantic winged demon for Phase 2. Stay mobile, throw Holy Water/Crosses to lock his movement, and whip his head repeatedly to end the curse of Transylvania.

Castlevania features strict, deliberate 8-bit platforming where jumping and whip attacks require deliberate timing and positioning. Players traverse six multi-stage blocks packed with deadly hazards, crumbling blocks, and respawning enemy spawns.

By striking candles and torches throughout the castle, Simon collects Hearts, which serve as ammunition for sub-weapons including the Dagger, Axe, Holy Water, Cross, and Stopwatch. Balancing heart consumption with optimal sub-weapon selection is essential for boss encounters.

Designed for mobile accessibility, this release integrates a customized visual touch d-pad and action buttons on screen, allowing players to jump, whip, and execute sub-weapon attacks without requiring external controllers. The entire game is playable offline.