Akuma-Jou Dracula (Japan ver. N)

When you start the game, you'll see a title screen with Japanese text. Press Enter or the assigned Start button to begin. You control Simon Belmont as he fights through Dracula's castle. Your main attack is the whip (S key), and you can jump (X key) to avoid enemies and pitfalls. The core loop is straightforward: move right, defeat enemies, collect items from candles (like hearts for sub-weapons or money for points), and reach the boss at the end of each level. Sub-weapons like the axe or cross can be used by pressing the assigned button (likely Z or A). Watch out for traps, spikes, and bottomless pits. The game is tough and your limited continues mean you'll need to memorize enemy patterns. Menus are in Japanese, but the gameplay is intuitive enough to start playing without understanding the text.