- For Stages 4-0A through 4-0E, see Dracula's Curse Block 4A.
Block 4 (Route 5) for the game Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the Swamp (also known as the Murky Marsh of Morbid Morons and the Dire Mire Marsh).
Sub-stages[]
- Note that sub-stage names are unofficial.
- 4-01 - Open Air Swamp: Avoid sinking in a swamp by jumping onto platforms while fighting Frogs with fallen tree trunks in the background, then head below ground, where another marsh can be found.
- 4-02 - Underground: Continue underground, fighting Bats and Mud Men that inhabit the swamp.
- 4-03 - Beastly Bat Cave: Head into a section less dominated by the murky ground and fight Ghosts and Whip Skeletons. Go further underground and continue right. Go further down yet and face off against a Giant Bat over the muck that divides when struck.
Enemy Data[]
| Enemy Data: 4. Swamp | |||||
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Statistics | Items | Location | Notes |
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| ' | 4. Swamp |
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| ' | 4. Swamp |
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| ' | Atk:  3 |
1. Town, 4. Swamp, 6S. Temple, 6A. Causeway, 6. Basement, 7. Mountains, 8. Main Hall, 9. Inner Halls, A. Final Clock Tower |
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| ' | Atk: 3/4(block 8 and later) |
3. Forest, 4. Swamp, 4A. Ghost Ship, 5. Underground Passage |
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| ' | 3. Forest, 4. Swamp, 7A. Courtyard, A. Final Clock Tower |
Weapons: Bone Whip | |||
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| ' | 4. Swamp, 7. Mountains |
Abil: Bat Cloud | |||
Gallery[]
Artworks[]
Enemy design[]
Design documents for enemies found in the The History of Castlevania e-book
Maps[]
- See also: Dracula's Curse Stage Maps
Stage Map
Path selection from Block 3.
Stage rip.
Concept Map included in the Book of the Crescent Moon.
Concept Game Flow Map included in the Book of the Crescent Moon.
In-game map
Video[]
Castlevania 3 Dracula's Curse Part 4 by United VirusX
Other appearances[]
This stage may have been inspired by Castlevania II: Simon's Quest's Denis Marsh, along with other nearby marshy forests such as the Veros Woods and Denis Woods.
External links[]
- NES Game Atlas hints: Scans of pages 166-167 (Route 5) hosted at the Castlevania Dungeon.
- Nintendo Power - Issue #13 hints: Scans of pages 60-61 (Route 5 - Dire Mire Marsh) hosted at the Castlevania Dungeon.
- YouTube - Let's Play Castlevania III Dracula's Curse - Second Quest, Regional Differences
- North American Manual Scan - includes a reference to the "Murky Marsh of Morbid Morons" hosted at The Game is Afoot Arcade