Simon Belmont
The protagonist and heir to the Belmont vampire-hunting tradition. He carries the Vampire Killer and travels to rescue Serena.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick Left/Right | Move Simon horizontally |
|---|---|
Joystick Up | Climb ladders or use an upward direction where applicable |
Joystick Down | Crouch or descend ladders where applicable |
Button 1 | Attack with the equipped weapon |
Button 2 | Jump |
Control notes
Arcade cabinet controls vary by operator and regional cabinet configuration.
The supplied platform is treated as the arcade version; no emulator key mapping is assumed.
How it plays
How does Haunted Castle play?
The game is viewed from a side-scrolling perspective. Simon moves through six linear stages filled with platforms, stairs, hazards, standard enemies, and a boss at the end of each area.
Players walk, jump, crouch, and attack with the Vampire Killer. Whips can be upgraded, and secondary weapons use hearts collected during the stages. Defeated bosses and completed stages advance the player toward Dracula's castle and the final confrontation.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Haunted Castle?
Learn enemy placement instead of rushing, especially near pits, stairs, and moving hazards. Keep Simon positioned at a safe distance so the whip can hit enemies before they reach him.
Collect hearts and preserve useful sub-weapons for bosses. Upgrade the whip when possible, study each boss's attack rhythm, and use short jumps rather than long blind leaps.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dracula
The principal antagonist, who abducts Serena and commands the supernatural forces occupying the castle.
Serena
Simon's bride, whose kidnapping begins the game's story.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Crouch or pause briefly to control the spacing of approaching enemies.
- 2
Save secondary weapons and hearts for difficult boss encounters.
- 3
Watch the foreground and background for hazards before climbing or jumping.
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