{"product_id":"castlevania-classc-nes-series-gba-video-game-boy-advance-2004-nintendo","title":"Castlevania Classc NES Series GBA Video Game Boy Advance 2004 Nintendo","description":"\u003cp\u003eGameboy Advance non oem reproduction Castlevania Classc NES Series video game cartridge. Game cartridge comes with a plastic protective case just like the picture shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Classic NES Series: Castlevania for the Game Boy Advance (GBA) is a portable port of the original 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) title. Released in October 2004, it faithfully recreates the gothic horror platforming of the first entry in the long-running series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGame Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProtagonist \u0026amp; Goal: You play as vampire hunter Simon Belmont, who enters Count Dracula's demon castle to defeat him and restore peace to Transylvania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGameplay: It is a linear 2D side-scrolling action platformer. You use the iconic Vampire Killer whip and various sub-weapons like holy water, throwing axes, and daggers to fight through six levels filled with classic horror monsters like zombies, bats, and Medusa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDifficulty: The game is known for its steep challenge, featuring \"stiff\" controls (Simon cannot change direction mid-jump) and unforgiving boss fights against figures like the Grim Reaper. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Features of the GBA Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAuthentic Experience: Critics and technical analysts note it is a near-perfect emulation of the original NES version, retaining the original 8-bit graphics and iconic soundtrack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGBA Improvements: Unlike the original NES cartridge, this version includes a save feature (SRAM save) that allows you to save your progress at any level, a major convenience for portable play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVisual Adjustments: Because of the GBA's screen size, the graphics are slightly altered to fit the aspect ratio, which some users describe as \"slightly squashed\" compared to the original TV display. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please let me know!\u003cbr\u003eThanks for checking out my listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageVideoGameStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246359916785,"sku":"sku-49607197491440","price":13.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0784\/8945\/files\/20260421_203309.jpg?v=1780533290","url":"https:\/\/retrogamingofdenver.com\/products\/castlevania-classc-nes-series-gba-video-game-boy-advance-2004-nintendo","provider":"Retro Gaming of Denver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}