‘Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest’ is adventure grown up
Goomba Stomp: "Adventure is often written as a metaphor for idealistic youth, where anything is possible and conquering the world seems an inevitability. From whiny Luke Skywalker to sleepy-headed Link, the departure from the comfort and stability of home brings the promise of excitement on the horizon, a future as bright as the rising sun. But what happens when that bright-eyed warrior grows up, only to be faced with and worn down by reality, discovering that evil is not so easily defeated and true heroics come only through great pain and sacrifice? That’s when the empire strikes back and pig men rule the land. Life is not a fairy tale, and neither is Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest."
