Castlevania on the NES is one of those games that just feels like Halloween—dark, moody, and packed with classic horror vibes. You play as Simon Belmont, whip in hand, storming Dracula’s castle to put an end to his latest resurrection spree. The first few minutes? You’re dodging bats, smacking skeletons, and figuring out how not to get knocked into bottomless pits by Medusa heads (seriously, those things are the worst).

The music alone is iconic—that opening theme still gives me chills. And the difficulty? Yeah, it’s tough, but in that satisfying "one-more-try" way. You’ll grab sub-weapons like holy water and throwing axes, but good luck keeping them when you take a hit. Pro tip: Stairs are your enemy. Or maybe you’re the enemy when it comes to stairs—either way, prepare for some awkward jumps.

It’s a slow, deliberate kind of action, not the flashy stuff you see now, but it’s got this weight to every swing and jump that makes it feel real. And Dracula’s final form? Let’s just say you’ll want to save those holy water drops.