Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse NES
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| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
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| 2026-04-05 | £54.33 | £29.17 | £113.58 | 6 |
| 2026-04-04 | £54.87 | £32.41 | £113.58 | 6 |
| 2026-04-03 | £43.12 | £32.35 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-04-02 | £43.06 | £32.16 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-04-01 | £43.12 | £32.35 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | £42.53 | £29.30 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-03-30 | £42.73 | £29.13 | £57.89 | 6 |
| 2026-03-29 | £42.73 | £29.13 | £57.89 | 6 |
| 2026-03-28 | £42.73 | £29.13 | £57.89 | 6 |
| 2026-03-27 | £44.47 | £28.98 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-03-26 | £44.45 | £28.90 | £57.89 | 5 |
| 2026-03-25 | £44.43 | £28.80 | £57.89 | 5 |
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Game History
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse was developed by Konami and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was directed by Koji Igarashi, who would later become the creative force behind the acclaimed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. It was released in Japan on September 26, 1990, followed by a North American release on May 1991.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise directed toward its challenging gameplay, atmospheric presentation, and improved graphics over previous NES Castlevania titles. However, its difficulty level was noted as exceptionally punishing, which limited its appeal to some players. Commercial performance was respectable but not exceptional, as the NES market was beginning to decline by 1990-1991.
Castlevania III distinguished itself through several gameplay innovations. It introduced multiple playable characters—Trevor, Grant, Sypha, and Alucard—each with unique abilities and paths through the game. This branching structure was relatively novel for action games of that era and provided significant replay value. The game also featured multiple endings and a more complex narrative than earlier entries in the series.
Today, Castlevania III holds considerable significance among retro game collectors. It is regarded as one of the best action games on the NES and helped establish the Castlevania franchise as a cornerstone of the horror gaming genre. The game's influence extends into modern Castlevania titles, particularly through the inclusion of Alucard as a playable character. Original cartridges in good condition command premium prices in the collector market, especially compared to later, more common NES releases.
An interesting development note is that Castlevania III was later released as Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss in Europe. The game was also adapted for other platforms, including the Game Boy and Sega Genesis, though these versions featured significant changes. The NES original remains the canonical version and is celebrated as a pinnacle of 8-bit action game design.