Castlevania: The Adventure Classic
Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
Super Castlevania IV
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Super Castlevania IV is a platformer developed by Konami. It blends platformer and action elements.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the SNES you can also try Castlevania: Dracula X and Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, International Superstar Soccer Deluxe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the SNES.
Super Castlevania IV is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Castlevania IV is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Super Castlevania IV cheats & codes
130 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives (Switch Off Effects To Get A Password) | DD6C-DD66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives (First Game Only) | FDB2-D4AF |
| Start With 1 Life (First Game Only) | DFB2-D4AF |
| Infinite Shots For Most Weapons | A689-0FD7 |
| Start With 99 Hearts (1st Life Only) | BBB3-D40F |
| Start With 50 Hearts (1st Life Only) | 9DB3-D40F |
Super Castlevania IV walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Castlevania IV.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Super Castlevania IV FAQ
When did Super Castlevania IV come out on the SNES?
Super Castlevania IV was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Super Castlevania IV?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Super Castlevania IV multiplayer?
No. Super Castlevania IV is a single-player game.
How long does Super Castlevania IV take to play?
As a platformer, Super Castlevania IV typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super Castlevania IV on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.