[Cruxader]

Castlevania and Metroid were literally the first two Nintendo games I ever owned. I bought them on the same day, and I actually owned them about 3-4 days before I bought the actual Nintendo system. NES Castlevania still remains as one of my favorite games ever. Despite all the newer Castlevania games that have come out over the years, I still would rate it 3rd best in the series, only behind Symphony of the Night and Dracula's Curse.