Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats and Passwords

In this feature, we list passwords to use in Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest for the new NES Classic Edition. By entering these passwords in the game, you’ll be able to upgrade vampire hunter Simon Belmont’s whip and get powerful items that will help you beat Dracula.

As the title implies, Simon’s Quest is the second entry in the Castlevania series on the NES. Although it shares similarities with its predecessor, Castlevania II includes several differences. For starters, it plays more like Metroid in the sense that you’re able to explore and revisit different areas of the world. Additionally, Simon Belmont interacts with non-threatening characters who provide information, and merchants who sell items. 

Interestingly enough, Castlevania II comes with a day and night cycle that affects enemies in the game. Monsters are weaker during the daytime, then become stronger and deal more damage after the sun goes down. Thankfully, you can increase Simon’s health by collecting hearts.

Don’t want to grind? Enter these Castlevania II passwords to gain the advantage over Dracula! To enter these cheats, press Select at the title menu to access the password feature.

Start the game with the Thorn Whip: GINF HQLS BOVJ UHJ4 

Get the Flame Whip: WZSY MLAD 4PY0 ZEEE 

Begin the game with the Chain Whip, Blue Crystal, Dagger, Holy Water, Dracula’s Bones, three Garlics and four Laurels: ELED O7EZ VF1U S2RG 

Get the Chain Whip: ZQ35 T1HK FW0B AMXS 

Start at level six with all items and begin at day zero: GZ0V I0I5 GQCF U2ZB

Unlock the Morning Star Whip: OBKQ EPY1 UHBC R3YJ 

Unlock all items and weapons: MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC 

Start at level six: 31U2 ONCF 2RAU 04VF 

Now that you have these Simon’s Quest passwords, this video shows cheats for other NES mini games, including Metroid, Super C and Tecmo Bowl. We also have an NES Classic Edition guide that will tell you where to buy the system on launch day, along with a FAQ where we answer the most popular questions.