Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Famicom and NES

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Simon's Quest is one of my favorite games by far. This is what interested me in the Castlevania series. The story is interesting the levels are challenging and the hero is iconic. It is one of the first fantasy games where the hero doesn't use a sword. The gameplay mixes an RPG system of levels and equipment with adventure style movements and platform maps. A great piece of an excelent series

Description: THE SECOND COMING OF COUNT DRACULA You're Simon Belmont, bravest of the brave, boldest of the bold, a gothic warrior respected by kings. You earned your praise, not by crushing Viking invaders or Turkish hordes, but by destroying the evil Count Dracula in a duel to the death at Castlevania. But your victory proved painful, as the wounds inflicted during the duel slowly gnawed at your soul. One day, though, a beautiful maiden appeared. With a soft voice she warned that you were possessed by the Count's curse. She said your only hope of destroying the curse and healing your scars was to find the five body parts of Count THE SECOND COMING OF COUNT DRACULA

You're Simon Belmont, bravest of the brave, boldest of the bold, a gothic warrior respected by kings.

You earned your praise, not by crushing Viking invaders or Turkish hordes, but by destroying the evil Count Dracula in a duel to the death at Castlevania. But your victory proved painful, as the wounds inflicted during the duel slowly gnawed at your soul.

One day, though, a beautiful maiden appeared. With a soft voice she warned that you were possessed by the Count's curse. She said your only hope of destroying the curse and healing your scars was to find the five body parts of Count Dracula and burn them in his Castle, ending forever the reign of the Prince of Darkness.

Suddenly, like most beautiful visions, she began to fade. And as you reached to touch her, she spoke her final words--

"Fear not, brave Simon, for if you have the courage to risk your life, you will find the strength to win again." ... (more) (less)