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Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Fifteen years after vanquishing the emperor of evil, Count Dracula, Christopher Belmont now faces a vampire swearing vengeance. Drac's back. And he's turned your son, Soleiyu Belmont, into a deadly demon to do…

12 July 1991

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Konami, released 12 July 1991 on Game Boy. The main story takes about 4 hrs to finish.

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What Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Konami and released in 1991. It is available on Game Boy only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Fifteen years after vanquishing the emperor of evil, Count Dracula, Christopher Belmont now faces a vampire swearing vengeance. Drac's back. And he's turned your son, Soleiyu Belmont, into a deadly demon to do his dirty deeds. Now not only do you have to rescue your kid from the Count's clutches, you have to first track him down in four creep packed Castles. Fortunately, you posses weapons like armor piercing Battle Axes, beast burning Holy Water, and the Legendary Mystic Whip. And you can increase your arsenal with power up items like Crystal Balls, Hearts, and Candles. Strap on your shield and step into the shadows. That is, if you're prepared for the dwellers of darkness.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the Castlevania series

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is the 17th of 108 entries we hold in the Castlevania series. The next entry was Super Castlevania IV in 1991.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 4 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 6 hrs, roughly 1.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge launched on 12 July 1991, within three weeks of Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy IV and Bomberman II.

Released around the same time: Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy IV, Bomberman II.

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Quick answers

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge — frequently asked questions

When did Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge come out?
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge was released on 12 July 1991 for Game Boy.
How long does it take to beat Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge?
The main story of Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge takes around 4 hrs, or 6 hrs for 100% completion.

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