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Castlevania 2 Simon’s Quest – No Death Long Play Completionist Run

Air Date: July 10, 2018

I play Castlevania 2 Simon’s Quest cartridge on the original Nintendo from beginning to end without losing a single life. I am also able to get the best ending by completing the journey within the eight-day limit. My final time is five days and 23:44.

During my quest, I take the time to collect every whip upgrade, sub weapon, and obtain the maximum amount of eight units for garlic and laurels. I upgrade to the maximum level of six and unearth all thirteen hidden clue books, before the final battle.

I have listed some major milestones below encase you wanted to jump to certain portions.

Berkeley Mansion – 7:37 Simon is at level one with the Thorn Whip. Inventory contains the White Crystal and Holy Water.

Rover Mansion - 26:02 Simon is at level one with the Chain Whip. Inventory contains Dracula’s Rib, the Blue Crystal, an Oak Stake, Dagger, Silver Knife, Holy Water, Sacred Flame, four laurels, and three cloves of garlic. I have uncovered six hidden clue books by this point.

Brahm’s Mansion – 41:31 Simon is at level two with the Morning Star Whip. Inventory contains the Silk Bag, Dracula’s Rib, Dracula’s Heart, the Blue Crystal, an Oak Stake, Dagger, Silver Knife, Holy Water, Sacred Flame, one laurel, and two cloves of garlic. I have uncovered eight hidden clue books by this point.

Bodley Mansion – 56:16 Simon is at level three with the Morning Star Whip. Inventory contains the Silk Bag, Dracula’s Rib, Dracula’s Heart, Dracula’s Eyeball, the Red Crystal, an Oak Stake, Dagger, Silver Knife, Golden Knife, Holy Water, Diamond, Sacred Flame, five laurels, and eight cloves of garlic. I have uncovered eleven hidden clue books by this point.

Laruba Mansion – 102:46 Simon is at level three with the Flame Whip. Inventory contains the Silk Bag, Dracula’s Rib, Dracula’s Heart, Dracula’s Eyeball, Dracula’s Nail, the Red Crystal, Dagger, Silver Knife, Golden Knife, Holy Water, Diamond, Sacred Flame, three laurels, and eight cloves of garlic. I have uncovered all thirteen hidden clue books by this point.

Castlevania – 132:18 Simon is maxed at level six with the Flame Whip. Inventory contains the Silk Bag, Cross, Dracula’s Rib, Dracula’s Heart, Dracula’s Eyeball, Dracula’s Nail, Dracula’s Ring, the Red Crystal, Dagger, Silver Knife, Golden Knife, Holy Water, Diamond, Sacred Flame, Oak Stake, eight laurels, and eight cloves of garlic. I have uncovered all thirteen hidden clue books by this point and the hearts are maxed out at 256.

Normally I do not do this but I wanted to mention that I have completed my first GameFaq guide specifically for Castlevania 2. For those who would benefit from a guide documenting the game’s enemy / boss experience and hit point distribution, you can find the guide here: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/587179-castlevania-ii-simons-quest/faqs/76006 .

The guide lists how many hits each enemy and boss takes with each whip, their respective heart and experience distribution, and at what levels Simon can obtain experience points from said enemies. I have even included a few extras such as enemy related game oddities, how to get a flame whip for a level zero Simon, and sub weapon damage charts based upon your current whip’s strength. Feel free to have a look if this is something that might benefit or interest you.