I know games back then increased the difficulty to up the play time, but Castlevania 1 for the NES feels like it goes a bit overboard on that.

Still a fun game, but be prepared to die a lot. Or if you’re emulating, to use a lot of save states. Or both.

Also had planned to start the second game next, but I feel a bit burnt out after beating the game, so will go for some other game first. "<.<