Akumajou Densetsu

December 22, 1989 Konami Konami
Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Wii famicom WiiU
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Akumajou Densetsu is the Japanese version of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. This version has many differences in gameplay and level layout, making the overall experience easier than its western counterpart.
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Release Date December 22, 1989
Developer Konami
Publisher Konami
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy, Horror