Metroid II: Return of Samus
3.5 out of 5. While it lacks the improvements its successors pioneered, it’s still a masterclass example of horror and atmosphere, especially given its limitations.
Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge
3.5 out of 5. Some Brutally Hard moments aside, the creativity of this Gameboy title sets it apart from its Classic-Vania console counterparts.
Castlevania: The Adventure
1.5 out of 5. The Classic-vania games have a reputation for difficulty, but Castlevania the Adventure serves to be nothing more than a study piece of how to be unfair with its challenges.