Play Famicom Mini - Vol 29 - Akumajo Dracula (J)(Caravan) Online

Game Overview

If you've ever wanted to experience the original Castlevania but in your pocket, this GBA port is the real deal—no compromises. You’ve got Simon Belmont, his trusty whip, and a castle full of monsters that still somehow feel unfair in the best way. The first time a bat dive-bombs you mid-jump, you’ll either groan or grin (probably both).

It’s the same clunky-but-precise movement, the same pixel-perfect jumps where missing a ledge means plummeting into a pit, and yes, the same Medusa heads that’ll make you want to throw your GBA across the room. The music’s still iconic, though—that opening stage theme slaps even in tinny handheld speakers.

Don’t expect fancy Metroidvania exploration here. This is pure, linear 8-bit action: fight to the boss, survive the boss, repeat. It’s brutal, but in that satisfying way where every cleared screen feels like a tiny victory. Just maybe keep a pillow nearby for when Dracula’s second form inevitably wrecks you.