LTTP: The 8 Bit CastleVania Trilogy

Yeah, CV1 has unlimited continues. I never would’ve beat it otherwise!

I’ve never beaten any of the the three NES Castlevania’s, but I and III are two of all time favorite games. They’re so damn good. The first one really has a simple, pick up and play feel to it. I don’t think that II is a terrible game, but I agree with the OP in regard to it just being so boring. It’s a slog to grind to get new weapons and level them up. Awesome soundtrack though.