However, Vampire Killer is seen as unique in the series for containing several features that weren't seen in other Castlevania games that were intended to be remakes of the original game. For example, to progress in the game, it is necessary to find "skeleton keys" hidden in the several rooms within the game's castle, in order to open doors to other rooms. Other keys also have to be found in order to open treasure chests containing useful items, such as shields for protection and speed boots. Merchants can be found along the way, selling items to the player. The gameplay is also known to be specially hard, due to the large amount of enemies attacking the player at once and the game's high speed as well. The graphics are slightly superior in comparison to the NES version due to the easiness of the MSX computer when dealing with memory.

"Vampire Killer" is also the name given to the legendary whip wielded by several heroes in the Castlevania saga. It was originally created with alchemy by Rinaldo Gandolfi in the Castlevania: Lament of Innocence game. It was completed with sacrifice of a vampire, Sara Trantoul , Leon Belmont's bride. This whip is also known as "Hunter Whip".

Vampire Killer is also the Japanese title of Castlevania: Bloodlines, released for the Sega Genesis in 1994.

Vampire Killer is also the title of a famous song played in many Castlevania games.

External links

• Castlevania Dungeon
• Mr. P's Castlevania Realm