Castlevania finally comes to mobile, with the 1986 classic free for a limited time

Pocket Gamer RSS Feed📅 September 25, 2026⏱ 2 min read(about 3 hours ago)

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There're few names as iconic to the world of gaming as Castlevania. And now, to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary, you'll be able to play the original Castlevania from 1986 free, for a limited time until October 24th! Available for the first time on iOS and Android, Castlevania: 40th Anniversary lets you jump back in time to the Belmont's first battle with Dracula. If you're somehow unfamiliar, Castlevania puts you in the shoes of Simon Belmont whose family have battled the evil vampire lord Dracula for generations. The original Castlevania is a notoriously tricky side-scroller that has you venture into the titular fortress of Castlevania, taking on various bosses along the way in your fight to reach and destroy Dracula. ... [MORE]

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