[] = transcript notes --- [FRONT COVER] NES-CV-USA How To Play Castlevania (TM) Konami (R) --- [INSIDE FRONT COVER/PAGE 2] [KONAMI INC. LIMITED WARRANTY] This game is licensed by Nintendo for play on the Nintendo Entertainment System (R) [OFFICIAL NINTENDO (R) SEAL OF QUALITY (TM)] Nintendo (R) and Nintendo Entertainment System (R) are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. --- [PAGE 3] CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the authentic Konami home version of Castlevania, one of Konami's many original arcade hits. We suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before playing the game. INTRODUCTION/HOW TO PLAY 4 CONTROL FUNCTIONS 5 THE SCREEN 6 THE CREATURES 7 THE WEAPONS 10 MAP OF THE CASTLE 13 --- [PAGE 4] INTRODUCTION Good Eeeevening! Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count. Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening. Bat, ghosts, every kind of creature you can imagine. You'll find 'em all over the place, if they don't find you first. Because you've got to get through six monstrous floors before you even meet up with the Master of the House. Your Magic Whip will help, and you'll probably find a weapon or two along the way. But once you make it to the tower, you can count on a Duel to the Death. The Count has waited 100 years for a rematch. He's ready. Are you? HOW TO PLAY Castlevania can be played by one player. The player must use Control (1). The object is to move through the passages and stairways of the castle to reach the tower, dodging or destroying every creature in your path. Use the control, as directed to activate your Magic Whip and the other weapons you'll find along the way. And watch for secret doors! To begin, hit the START button, and your nightmare begins. --- [PAGE 5] CONTROL FUNCTIONS [CONTROLLER DIAGRAM] CONTROL PAD (MOTION) controls forward and backward movement, standing and crouching, angle of jump, direction of attack SELECT BUTTON (not used) START BUTTON begins game, pauses action during game B BUTTON (ATTACK) controls whip and all weapons A BUTTON (JUMP) controls jumping SAMPLE MOVES TO JUMP DIAGONALLY: use "A" Button and left/right Control Pad keys. TO ACTIVATE WHIP: use "B" Button and left, right or down Control Pad keys. TO ACTIVATE WEAPONS: use "B" Button and up Control Pad key. TO CRACK WHIP OR FIRE WEAPONS: use "B" Button. --- [PAGE 6] THE SCREEN [SCREENSHOT] *Score* *Power Level Indicator* You begin each game with 3 "lives", and the indicator tracks the power remaining in each. As the creatures sap your strength, the indicator level drops. When it reaches "0", you lose one life. *Time* When the timer shows "0", you lose one life. *Weapons Indicator* Shows the latest weapon you've picked up and activated. *ENemy Power Level Indicator* Indicator tracks damage you've done to Head Creature in any given stage. When the level drops to "O" [sic], the Creature is out of the game. --- [PAGE 7] THE CREATURES Destroy the creture for the point total shown. BONUS POINTS awarded for knocking out 2 or more creatures with one throw of a weapon. Vampire Bat 200 points Zombie 100 points Black Leopard 200 points Fish Man 300 points Phantom Bat 3,000 points Queen Medusa 3,000 points Medusa 300 points Raven 200 points --- [PAGE 8] Black Knight 400 points White Skeleton 300 points Red Skeleton 400 points Eagle 300 points Hunchback 500 points Dragon Skull Cannon 400 points Axe-Man 500 points Ghost 300 points --- [PAGE 9] Skele-Dragon 1,000 points Frankenstein & Igor 5,000 points Mummy Man 3,000 points Grim Reaper 7,000 points The Count! 50,000 points 100-point Bonus - awarded for capturing each of these items: Fire Ball Mummy Wrapping Bone From White Skeleton Axe-Man's Axe --- [PAGE 10] THE WEAPONS In addition to your Magic Whip, many other weapons are hidden along your path through the Castle. You're going to need them. Before playing, study this chart, so you'll know where to find your weapons, and how to use them. Onscreen Where Weapon Symbol To Look Power Comment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch [] Hidden on path Stops enemy Costs you 5 or in creature action (some small hearts exceptions) for each use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dagger [] Hidden on path Fast, accurate Makes target or in creature attack object weapon disappear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Axe [] Hidden on path Slow but ------------ or in creature powerful attack weapon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Bomb [] Hidden on path Splits the Incinerates or in creature earth under anything on target creature path ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- [PAGE 11] Onscreen Where Weapon Symbol To Look Power Comment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boomerang [] Hidden on path Powerful ------------ or in creature attack weapon comes back to your hand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Heart [] Hidden on path Gives you one or in creature extra shot per You can weapon stockpile as many hearts -------------------------------------------------------------- as you find Large Heart [] Hidden on path Gives you 5 for extra or in creature extra shots per firepower weapon when you need it! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cross [] Hidden on path Destroys all ------------- or in creature onscreen enemies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invisibility [] Hidden on path Renders you ------------- Potion or in creature safe from harm for a few seconds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Star [] Hidden on path Increases power Short chain or in creature of Whip in 2 for 1st different level, long stages chain for 2nd level boost ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- [PAGE 12] Onscreen Where Weapon Symbol To Look Power Comment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Money Bag [] Hidden on path Gives you free Red = 100 or in creature points Blue = 400 White = 700 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Shot [] Hidden on path, Allows use of in creature or throwing background weapons twice in a row These appear --------------------------------------------------------------- when you Triple Shot [] Hidden on path Allows use of strike or in creature throwing certain weapons 3 times objects 10 in a row times in a row ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pork Chop [] Hidden in Partially Appears with background revives lost secret Whip power stroke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magic Crystal [] Capture from Completely Can clear Head Creature revives all creatures in each stage lost power from entire stage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- [PAGE 13] WELCOME TO CASTLEVANIA! [CASTLE MAP] --- [PAGE 14] Treat Your Konami Game Carefully * This Konami Game Pak is a precision-crafted device with complex electronic circuitry. Avoid subjecting it to undue shock or extremes of temperature. Never attempt to open or dismantle the Game Pak. * Do not touch the terminal leads or allow them to come into contact with water or the game circuitry will be damaged. * Always make sure your NES Control Deck is SWITCHED OFF when inserting the Game Pak or removing it from the NES Control Deck. * Never insert your fingers or any metal objects into the terminal portion of the expansion connector. This can result in malfunction or damage. --- [PAGE 15/INSIDE BACK COVER] [COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS/SCORES] --- [BACK COVER] Castlevania (TM) Konami (R) is a trademark of Konami Industry Co. Ltd. Castlevania (TM) is a trademark of Konami Inc. Nintendo (R) and Nintendo Entertainment System (TM) are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. (C) 1987 Konami Inc. --- [Transcription by Jeff Bogumil (jbogumil@ovnet.com)]