Castlevania II - Simon's Quest: Epilogue, all endings

There are 3 endings. In all 3 endings, we see Dracula's grave. The dates (1431 - 1476) are the probable dates of Vlad III Tepes (the Impaler), born according to legend in Transylvania. One of his nicknames, Draculea (meaning "son of the dragon"), was taken by Bram Stoker to name the character of his novel. I'll let you search the Internet if you want more information on the subject.

The good ending

If you finish (if you enter Castlevania) on day 7 until 11:59 p.m. or before, you will see the good ending. I tested it for you and on day 8 at midnight, it's too late (you will have the average ending). Here is what this good ending tells.

The encounter with Dracula is terminated. Simon Belmont has put an end to the eternal darkness in Transylvania. His blood and sweat have penetrated the earth and will induce magic & happiness for those who walk on this land.

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Not much to add to this ending. It's short, it's a bit nonsensical, but actually, we don't really care. We see a hand coming out of the grave in the last seconds of the video. A good old technique to be able to prepare a sequel. The sequel will indeed take place, but in fact, it's Trevor Belmont who will be the hero and his story is about 200 years earlier. If you haven't already, I advise you to try the excellent Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse.

Castlevania II - Simon's Quest: Epilogue, all endings

The bad ending (average)

If you enter the ruins of Castlevania between day 8 at 00:00 and day 14 at 11:59 p.m., you will see the average ending.

Although the confrontation between Simon and Dracula has concluded, Simon couldn't survive his fatal wounds. Transylvania's only hope is a young man who will triumph over evil and rid the city of dracula's deadly curse.

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It is in this magnificent sun-drenched setting that you learn of Simon's death from his injuries. The hero is dead but Transylvania is saved and at least, Dracula doesn't come out of his grave as in the "good ending".

The worst ending

If you enter the ruins of Castlevania starting from day 15 at 00:00, you will see the worst ending.

The battle has consummated. Now peace and serenity have been restored to Transylvania and the people are free of Dracula's curse forever. And you Simon Belmont, will always be remembered for your bravery and courage.

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Another ending, another atmosphere. This time, it's in black and white that the image appears. Simon is surely already dead. Basically, it doesn't change much compared to the "average" ending in principle.

Western Credits

Note that none of the 3 endings is followed by any credit sequence. The one from Castlevania 1 was fanciful, the one from 2 is non-existent (at least in European version). So, I played the Japanese version and here we go again (this time, I won't tell you how to get the different endings).

Japanese Version

The Japanese version runs on Famicom Disk System. They didn't have codes but you could save. There are also loading times... The game is in Japanese except for the ending which is in English. Note that Simon takes 2 "m"s. At the end, the game toasts to your X days of battle.

The good ending

And the battle ended. Simmon Belmont put an eternal period to the legend of Dracula. His blood and sweat penetrated into the ground of Transylvania will bring us fullblown flowers with hapiness in next spring. Toast to your 4Days battle.

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The ending looks a lot like the western version.

The bad ending (average)

And the battle ended. But on account of the injury suffered during the battle, Simmon Belmont passed away. Until a young man to fight against evil like him comes again to this world, Transylvaninans will keep praying forever. Toast to your 9Days battle.

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The ending looks a lot like the western version.

The worst ending

And the battle ended. Now the peace and calm have arrived back at Transylvania just live before. The name of the hero will be etched upon our mind deeply. His name is Simmon Belmont that is the name of yourself. Toast to your X Days battle.