Castlevania II Simon's Quest NES

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest for the NES is an action-adventure game where Simon Belmont must lift a curse placed on him by Dracula. Players explore an open world, battling monsters, collecting Dracula’s body parts, and solving cryptic puzzles. The game features day-night cycles that affect enemy strength and gameplay, blending platforming with RPG elements like towns, item upgrades, and hidden secrets. Its nonlinear design offers a unique, challenging twist to the classic Castlevania formula.