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1988PEGI 7

A brutally tough arcade platformer where you play the knight Arthur, fighting through spooky stages, collecting weapons and armor, and battling the undead. Precise jumping and merciless enemies make every step of progress a challenge.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Castlevania Chronicles

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2001USK 6PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Ghouls 'n Ghosts: jumping and platforming, a demanding difficulty as well as a fantasy setting.

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

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Volgarr the Viking

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

Haunted Castle

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.

Hell is Other Demons

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Hell is Other Demons throws you into frantic bullet-hell stages where every hit matters and high scores are the goal. Its four-color pixel art and fast platforming make it an intense arcade experience.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

They Bleed Pixels

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A brutally tough action platformer with a Lovecraftian horror vibe, blending precise jumping with fluid combo-based combat. Kicking enemies into saws and spikes is the hook, wrapped in a distinctive pixel-and-ink look.

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