Last Post: 6:11:28am, 11/30/2019
Well, I am the one who actually liked the "weird" sequels on NES. I liked Zelda II, Super Mario 2, and this game more than there precursors at the time. Now, I would say only Zelda I has reverted back to being my preferred if I had to choose.
Anyway, yeah, Castlevania II is weird, but certainly playable. I managed to beat it, which meant a lot to me since I could never beat the first game. I guess my fondness for Castlevania II was helped by my sub to Nintendo Power back then and having instant access (pre-internet) to a walk-through. :)
I say give it a try...and if you want to keep real old school, get the Nintendo Power with the front cover that has Simon holding a decapitated Dracula head.
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"One more thing. If anything, they're Wisps in Eredar form." -Posted by Doilyn on 5/9/06.