Super Castlevania IV facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Castlevania IV |
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| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Designer(s) | Masahiro Ueno (director) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Platform(s) | Super NES, Virtual Console |
| Release date(s) | SNES Virtual Console |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Super Castlevania IV is an exciting video game made by Konami. In Japan, it's known as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"). This game is a mix of adventure and platforming, where you jump and fight your way through levels. It was first released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Later, you could also play it on the Wii's Virtual Console.
This game tells the story of the very first Castlevania game again, but with new twists. You play as Simon Belmont, a brave hero from a family known for fighting monsters.
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What is Super Castlevania IV?
Super Castlevania IV is a platform game. This means you control a character who moves by jumping between platforms and avoiding obstacles. It also has adventure elements, where you explore different areas and find secrets. The main goal is to defeat the evil Dracula.
The Story of Simon Belmont
In the game, you are Simon Belmont. He is a vampire hunter who uses a special whip called the "Vampire Killer." Simon's family has fought Dracula for many years. Now, it's his turn to stop the dark lord from taking over the world. You will travel through Dracula's castle, facing many scary creatures.
Gameplay and Features
The game is famous for its cool graphics and sounds for its time. Simon can do many things with his whip. He can swing it in eight different directions, which was new for the series. He can also use it to grab onto rings and swing across gaps. This makes exploring the castle very fun.
- Whip Attacks: Simon's whip is his main weapon. You can swing it around to hit enemies from all sides.
- Sub-Weapons: You can find other weapons like axes, holy water, and crosses. These help you defeat tougher enemies and bosses.
- Exploring Dracula's Castle: The castle has many different areas, from dark dungeons to clock towers. Each area has unique challenges and enemies.
- Boss Battles: At the end of each level, you will fight a powerful boss. You need to learn their patterns to defeat them.
Release Dates
Super Castlevania IV first came out in Japan on October 31, 1991, just in time for Halloween! It then came to North America in December 1991. Players in Europe and other PAL regions got the game in January 1993. Years later, it was released on the Virtual Console for the Wii, letting a new generation of players enjoy this classic.
Images for kids
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The player-character Simon Belmont can use the whip to latch onto rings and swing over areas.
See also
In Spanish: Super Castlevania IV para niños
