
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
1989 · NES
Classic action
What it is
The NES-era peak: Trevor Belmont recruits allies, routes split, and every staircase feels planned to test you.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NES | 1989 | Famicom | JP |
| NES | 1990 | NES | NA |
| NES | 1992 | NES | EU |
Where it sits in the story
Trevor and Alucard (1476)
Set in 1476, centuries before Simon Belmont.
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #4
The best early Belmont campaign once you are ready for branching routes and character swaps.
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