Castlevania 40th Anniversary announced

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Konami is marking Castlevania's 40th anniversary with orchestral concerts, expanded music streaming, and a temporarily free mobile port of the original Castlevania. The mobile release is available on IOS and Android and must be claimed by October 24 to remain free, though several players reported choppy performance and music glitches that a restart sometimes fixed and one poster said the release appeared delisted. Konami is also running franchise discounts of up to 80% through October 11. The company has plans for orchestral concerts in 2027 and more Castlevania music on streaming services. Separately, Konami is releasing a new Castlevania title, Belmont’s Curse, with a demo on October 1 and the full release on October 15.

Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Castlevania (NES) 40th Anniversary is available for free on mobile (claim by October 24) iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/castl... Android play.google.com/store/apps/d...

23511h ago

SeedersPhD6

I didn't have the issue of it running poorly that some others on my Galaxy S25 but my big issue is THE WINDOW IS SO SMALL, WHY??? I beat the first level and the controls were fine (not good but much better then I expected), it just hurts my eyes...

Ryan3

I can’t believe how poorly it runs

Alanna3

Good lord, this port is ass, was it made with AI?

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The Quarter Guy7

Get it while you can.

erin5

kinda runs like shit lol but its free

Hot Calc3

Not great but it's free 🤷‍♀️

Matt the Snow Monster ☃️3

it runs like ass lmao

Bill Mudron2

Awful touchscreen controls aside, the sound is wonky (for some reason every whip strike sounds like something from a Master System game)

GB2

WHY IS IT SO SMALL?!

The Castlevania Vault

@castlevaniavault.bsky.social

Will you be playing the demo for #Castlevania Belmont’s Curse when it’s available on Oct. 1 or will you be waiting for the full release on Oct. 15? I’ll be waiting for the full release because I don’t think I’ll be able to stop playing!

27Yesterday

Bruno for the PS21

I’d love to say I’ll have some restraint and wait for the release, but I’d be lying. I NEED to see how the controls feel in this game as soon as possible haha. Plus, it’ll be good to have an idea of how the Switch version runs (even though I’ve already pre-ordered it).

Squid1

After what Konami pulled with the recent Yu Gi Oh game, I'm considering against getting Belmont's Curse, but I'll still check out the demo to see if it's any good

Irregular Brgr1

Fuck yeah I'm playing it

The Cozy Hearted1

Gonna be waiting for the full release, plus I won't likely be able to get it at release so I don't wanna tease myself knowing it'll be a while before I can get it.

Aurora Valentina 😈 悪魔女アウローラ1

I'm absolutely getting the demo. I'm hyped as fuuuuuck Castlevania is BACK babey and it's NOT A PACHINKO MACHINE OR DLC FOR ANOTHER GAME THIS TIME LET'S GOOOOO also Rose looks so cool

Cat or Bat1

I've preordered the game to give it a fair chance and will be playing the demo as well. My expectations can not be lower, though.

Nintendeal

@nintendeal.com

Castlevania: 40th Anniversary is free on iOS and Android if claimed by October 24 iOS: apple.co/3Tjf80g Android: bit.ly/4rwjuOd

1010h ago

Pants Pants Revolution

@pantsrevolution.bsky.social

Castlevania turns 40, and Konami finally has a new game coming Konami's legendary whip-cracking franchise turns 40 this September, and a new game is on the horizon. #Retro #castlevania #konami #GamePreservation

422h ago

GoNintendo

@gonintendo.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

Zelda 40th Anniversary Triforce Medley Gets Orchestra-Only Version: https://gonintendo.com/contents/65416-zelda-40th-anniversary-triforce-medley-gets-orchestra-only-version In full glory #zelda

311h ago

SnoogaBean

@snoogabean.bsky.social

I got this in the mail just in time for the 40th anniversary of Castlevania. #gaming #retro #SNES #Castlevania

514h ago

SomeAwesome

@someawesome.com

Unleash classic action! The @konamina.bsky.social Castlevania Franchise Sale delivers monstrous deals until October 11th. Conquer Dracula's Castle in Castlevania Advance Collection (70% off) or explore a dark reimagining in Lords of Shadow (80% off). 17 days left! 🦇⚔️ #Castlevania #SteamSale #Konami

218h ago

Jam

@immenseape.bsky.social

Got this for my birthday and I am loving it @samueldeats.bsky.social #Castlevania

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Oregon Pacifist :pixelpumpkin:

@oregon-pacifist.retro-gaiden.com.ap.brid.gy

Here’s to another 40 great years of Castlevania! 🥂 https://youtu.be/U9hmHw0JFUc #RetroGaming #Castlevania #Konami

210h ago

FreeGameFindings

@freegamefindings.bsky.social

[iOS/Android] (Game) Castlevania: 40th Anniversary is free! See the /r/FreeGameFindings thread below. #FGF #FreeGameFindings #Free https://redd.it/1wpkf68

110h ago

nsilvias

@nsilvias.bsky.social

This Castlevania 40th anniversary iOS/Android port is pretty rough. Choppy, Music might break (This happened within 5 minutes) Restart fixed it.

11h ago

NLMediaRama

@nlmediarama.bsky.social

Happy 7th Anniversary to Mario Kart Tour! (R.I.P. 2019-2026) This game released today on iOS and Android #MarioKartTour #MarioKart

12h ago

SavePoint Gaming

@savepointgaming.bsky.social

🧛 Castlevania is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the original game free on mobile until October 24. Konami is also running discounts of up to 80%, bringing more music to streaming and planning orchestral concerts for 2027. #Castlevania #Konami

10h ago

kirbsolute elsewhere

@wondroushippo.biz

even as mobile gaming’s strongest soldier, Castlevania NES with touch controls is a real “well, you have fun with that” moment apps.apple.com/us/app/castl...

10h ago

Proudly On A Watch List

@stellarvelocity.bsky.social

Did Konami pay an intern to make the iOS Castlevania: 40th Anniversary Mobile game because that is B A D bad wow bad. It’s also seemingly delisted because I had to have a direct link to even get it. Whoops Konami today

11h ago

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