CastleVania one was the first Castlevania game for the NES/famicon (to my knowledge) it was an alright game but there what can you expect for the regular nintendo. you are Simon Belmont in this game and you are given the basic weapons.
  • the boomarang: this weapon is sent throught the air and will return to you (not giving back a heart tho) it has the power of your chain whip
  • the axe.: this weapon is tossed upwardsand then it will fall to the ground. i think that it doubles the power of you whip im not to sure though
  • the Knife: aka the butter knife. this thing is weak and slow but travels in a straight line. i would suggest the boomerang
  • holy water: this one is useful for enemys on lower platforms than you. it does. when the bottle hits the ground it causes a flame to rise up.
  • Watch: stops or slows down enemys for a use of more hearts

    Simon in this game can get 3 up grades for his whip

  • leather whip:does low damage a short range
  • chain whip does the same damage than the morning star whip only shorter
  • morning star whip: this is the highest whip upgrade for your whip.

    Level one. the level is pretty basic. you can go through the level with pretty much no troubles and the boss is easy to the boss is a vampire Bat that is extremly easy to kill if you have axes.

    Level two. This Level is more advanced than the first one. htere are more pits to fall in and die. and the introduction to medusa heads which are a pain in the ass if you are trying to get through the level.

  • check this for Cover art of CastleVania one