Nintendo Discounts Retro Castlevania Games to Celebrate Series Renewal on Netflix

In case you missed the news, Castlevania has already been renewed on Netflix for a second, bigger season. The original animated series from Frederator Studios debuts today, but apparently Netflix already believes that it's going to be a huge hit. To celebrate the renewal of the second season, Nintendo has just set live some new discounts for My Nintendo members on retro Castlevania games on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Virtual Consoles.

There are three NES Castlevania games on offer right now, and you should pay special attention to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse since that's the game that the Netflix series is based on. All three games can be purchased at a 40% discount if you're willing to fork over a few of your My Nintendo Platinum or Gold Coins. You can view the My Nintendo rewards page right here. Here's everything on offer:

Castlevania (40% off with 200 Platinum Coins)

"Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on Earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: to destroy the curse of the Evil Count, once and for all. Make your way through six monstrous floors filled with bats, ghosts, zombies, and every kind of ghoulish creature you can imagine. Use the legendary whip Vampire Killer and a host of deadly weapons to battle your way to Dracula's chamber and the ultimate duel of good vs. evil."

Castlevania II Simon's Quest (40% off with 20 Gold Coins)

"In this one-player adventure you once again take on the role of Simon Belmont and duel to the death with Count Dracula. Grab your legendary whip, Vampire Killer, and roam freely through Transylvania on a quest to find the count's missing body parts. These are the key to breaking an evil curse put upon Simon by the count. This quest won't be easy, though, for you must battle hideous fiends who stalk the land."

Castlevania III Dracula's Curse (40% off with 20 Gold Coins)

"Take on the role of Trevor Belmont, forefather of Simon, and battle Dracula in a time long before the events of the first two Castlevania games. In addition to his trusty whip, Trevor has a power never before seen--the ability to transform into one of three different companion spirits that he meets at various points in his quest: Syfa, a young vampire hunter capable of powerful magic; Grant, a ferocious pirate who can climb on walls; and Alucard, forgotten son of Dracula, able to shoot fireballs and transform into a bat.

"Lead on with bravery as you overcome 17 levels of never-ending horror. Use an assortment of weapons (some specific to each character) as you choose which path to follow in your fight against Dracula and his army."