{"product_id":"castlevania-ii-simon-s-quest-nes","title":"Castlevania II Simon's Quest for NES (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eSimon's Quest adds exploration and role-playing elements to the vampire-hunting action, giving the NES adventure a more open structure. Simon seeks the separated remains of Dracula as part of an effort to break a curse left by their earlier encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative product references, not photographs of the exact pre-owned copy. They do not guarantee its cosmetic condition or included packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Simon's Quest different from a straight stage run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon's Quest adds exploration and role-playing elements to the vampire-hunting action, giving the NES adventure a more open structure. The appeal is working through a quest across its world rather than expecting only a sequence of self-contained platform stages with a boss waiting at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Simon trying to recover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon seeks the separated remains of Dracula as part of an effort to break a curse left by their earlier encounter. That search gives the exploration its purpose, making this Castlevania installment a particular choice for players interested in the series' early experiment with a broader adventure format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing this NES cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequest the Simon's Quest NES cartridge and a startup check, distinguishing it from the original Castlevania and Dracula's Curse. The physical condition needs its own check because images are representative. Verify the contents with the seller; original packaging, manuals and accessories are not automatic parts of this purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastlevania II Simon's Quest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhysical format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned; individual cosmetic condition varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBox, manual and accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm individual item contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck individual copy against your system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimon's search to undo a curse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is Simon's Quest different from a straight stage run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploration and RPG elements connect its areas into a broader quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Simon trying to recover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe gathers Dracula's scattered remains as part of removing a curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich physical edition of Castlevania II Simon's Quest is this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the NES cartridge. Match the region and hardware requirements to your own system before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I verify about this used copy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck readable media and visible wear on the specific NES copy. Reference pictures cannot promise a box, instructions or additional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. 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