Known in Japan as Akumajou Dracula, this is where the legendary vampire-hunting saga began. Originally released for the Famicom Disk System in 1986, players take up the 'Vampire Killer' whip as Simon Belmont. Your mission is to infiltrate the cursed castle of Count Dracula and defeat the monsters within. The game established the series' hallmarks: precision platforming, sub-weapons like holy water and axes, and an unforgettable gothic atmosphere. With its iconic music and challenging boss fights against creatures of myth, the original Castlevania is a foundational classic of the action genre.