Castlevania Block 1

Block 1 is the first stage of Castlevania.This area is the Entrance of the castle.

Stage 1

 * Notes
 * 1) Destroy Zombies by striking them with the whip.  However, when they come in groups be prepared by cracking the whip, without stopping.  It's important to practice the timing of this technique.
 * 2) Holy Water is effective against the Black Panther. Find it inside the candle at the top of the stairway.  If you don't have Holy Water, remember to whip just before the Panther jumps.
 * 3) A Cross is hidden at the top of the last stairway.  This has the power to clear all enemies from the screen at once.

Stage 2

 * Notes
 * 1) Bats flutter toward you in a wave like motion.  Because bats fly at different heights, pay close attention to when to whip them.  If necessary, strike from the crouching position.
 * 2) As soon as a fishman comes out of the water, quickly hit it before they are able to attack

Stage 3

 * Notes
 * 1) The Invisibility Potion is hidden in the middle of the stairway.  Collect it to move fearlessly through the enemies until its effects wear off.
 * 2) The Axe appears when you destroy the candle in the middle of the last stairway.

Boss strategy
The Phantom Bat flies across the screen and occasionally swoops down to attack Simon. An easy strategy is to use the Axe and the Double Shot which can be found nearby. Make sure not to get cornered by staying in the middle of the room. Dodge its swoop attack by simply moving left or right. An alternative method is to use the Stop Watch when it's near. Make sure to move away when it unfreezes, because it will continue its attack as soon as it can move again.

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