Castlevania Adventure on Game Boy is one of those games that feels like it punches above its weight—tiny screen, but that classic gothic vibe still comes through. You play as Christopher Belmont (yeah, another Belmont), whipping candles for hearts and dodging those annoying floating medusa heads. The music’s got that eerie chiptune charm, even if the levels can be brutal with their instant-death pits.

It’s not as smooth as the NES games—jumping feels a little stiff, and losing your powered-up whip after a hit hurts—but there’s something satisfying about conquering its claustrophobic corridors. The final stretch to Dracula? Pure old-school pain. If you’re into retro challenges, this one’s a moody little time capsule.