Konami spent years making Dracula the villain, then turned his son into a wisecracking hero for a cartoonish Castlevania parody. The original Famicom game stayed in Japan, so this 1993 Game Boy title was the first time most Western players met the character. It is a new game rather than a port, with its own stages and bosses.
Kid Dracula fights by spitting fireballs, and holding the button charges a stronger shot for tougher enemies. The tone is pure comedy, with goofy bosses and stages that riff on horror and sci-fi themes. Underneath the jokes is a well-built platformer with tight controls and a gentler difficulty curve than Konami's straight Castlevania games on the system. It was released in fairly small numbers, which has made the cartridge a sought-after item for collectors, and the Famicom original was finally released in English as part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection.
Tips for Kid Dracula
Hold the fire button to charge a bigger fireball before entering a room with a sturdier enemy.
Fireballs fly straight ahead, so drop or jump to an enemy's height rather than waiting for it to line up.
How to Play Kid Dracula
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What console is Kid Dracula for?
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What genre is Kid Dracula?
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