Author: FM Contributor

If there’s one thing CASTLEVANIA has in common with SUPER MARIO BROS., THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, and other classic NES series, it’s that the sequel was a major departure from the original game. While CASTLEVANIA II: SIMON’S QUEST contains the whip, monsters, and vampire hunting of its predecessor, the similarities end there. Gone are the linear gameplay, famous monster bosses, and straight action/adventure formula of the first game. CASTLEVANIA II goes a completely different route with non-linear RPG/action gameplay. Is it good? Yes. Is it bad? Yes. Truth be told, it’s a mixed bag, like many other NES sequels that…