I've been playing Castlevania III all day

This is one of those games that's so hard but keeps you coming back for more, whether you like it or not. I've given up and gotten back into this game several times after it kicked my ass time and time again. Right now I've reached the Grim Reaper. He's tough to avoid but I've sussed out his pattern. I love the fact that this level plays a certain nostalgic tune if you know what I mean? :) Makes me not want to move on!