Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest is the second game in the Castlevania series.
After the vampire killer Simon Belmont destroyed Count Dracula in the previous game , an evil curse possessed him.
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The only way Simon can break the count's curse is to find five of Dracula's body parts (which are mysteriously strewn throughout Transylvania) and burn them.
Gameplay-wise, Simon's Quest is quite different from its predecessor, combining side-scrolling action and platforming with strong role-playing elements.
The game does not feature the traditional stages but allows the player to freely roam the land of Transylvania in the style of Nintendo's Metroid .
The game world is divided into outdoor areas, dungeon-like mansions containing crucial quest items, and towns, where Simon can talk to non-player characters, rest, and buy items in shops.
Some areas can only be accessed by equipping and using specific items that must be bought or found.
The RPG elements are present in character growth, monetary system, and weapon upgrades.
Simon's initial whip can be replaced by more powerful variants that can be purchased in various towns.
Hearts are used as currency in the game and are obtained from defeated enemies in different quantities.
The same hearts also function as experience points: after Simon has accumulated a set amount, he levels up and his attributes are increased.
The game features a day and night cycle that occurs at accelerated pace in real time.
At night, enemies inflict more damage, but also drop more hearts upon defeat.
Shops are closed during nighttime, and townspeople are replaced by wandering zombies.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | PAL | €16.65 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.18 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €16.65 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €16.65 |
| 2026-05-20 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €100.55 |
| 2026-05-20 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €100.55 |
| 2026-05-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €100.55 |
| 2026-05-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €100.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) worth?
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €16.65 loose, €16.65 complete in box, and €16.65 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) rare?
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987), loose is €16.65 and CIB is €16.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987) is currently worth €16.65 loose, versus €17.18 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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