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Vampire Killer
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  opened by smbhax at 10:41:58 06/29/26  
  last modified by smbhax at 10:43:15 06/29/26  
  smbhax [sys=MD; cat=Platformer; reg=J]
           
From Castlevania Anniversary Collection; US version called "Castlevania: Bloodlines" and made harder. J version I think (from TCRF screens) has full English text.
 
Can pick from two characters at start. Whip guy's whip doesn't color strobe like NES games. It does hook to ceiling to swing or some junk. There are small hit sparks on things but not hit flashes, until you get to the first boss, who flashes in crazy colors. 'p' There was also some pickup I got that a bit before that strobed the screen. For some silly reason the first stage largely copies the first NES stage. ; P
    
references:
· Akumajou Dracula (NES)
· Castlevania Anniversary Collection (PC)

 
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