And the music is among the best on the NES, with tracks such as “Vampire Killer” and “Time Is Running Out” being instant classics. Castlevania was more than just another soulless action ...

The MSX2 port of Castlevania introduced skeleton keys, maps, shields, and a ton of wandering around in confusion.

my mom had an NES box in her hand. Viewing it from afar, I was disappointed, thinking she bought Track and Field. When I got the box in my hand, however, it was Castlevania III. Thank god.