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Castlevania III
恶魔城3
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, released by Konami in 1990, is a side-scrolling action platformer where players control Trevor Belmont as he fights his way through a cursed castle filled with supernatural enemies. Armed with a primary whip weapon and secondary items like holy water and throwing knives, players navigate through eight stages with branching paths that offer multiple routes to progress. Combat requires precise timing to defeat enemies while avoiding obstacles and hazards. The game introduces the ability to recruit ally characters—Grant, Sypha, and Alucard—who possess unique abilities that affect gameplay and level accessibility. Controls are responsive, allowing players to jump, attack, and manage subweapons while climbing chains and navigating platforms. The difficulty scales significantly, culminating in an encounter with Dracula. This entry represents the series' expansion on the NES platform.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (373)
- Last updated
Castlevania III Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Castlevania III on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Castlevania III Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Castlevania III on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Castlevania III" NES longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Castlevania III released?
Castlevania III was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Castlevania III?
Castlevania III was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Castlevania III support?
Castlevania III is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Castlevania III?
Castlevania III is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Castlevania III for free?
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Do I need to download anything to play Castlevania III in the browser?
No. Castlevania III streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Castlevania III?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Castlevania III work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Castlevania III this way?
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