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| Game Code: | AD | Genre: | Action/ Platform Adventure |
| US Title: | Super Castlevania IV | US Publisher: | Konami |
| Japan Title: | Akumajou Dracula | Japan Publisher: | Konami |
| Title in Kanji: | 悪魔城ドラキュラ | Title in Kana: | あくまじょうドラキュラ |
| European Title: | Super Castlevania IV | Europe Publisher: | Konami |
| Developer: | Konami of Japan | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | Password |
Super Castlevania IV was a SNES launch game. It showed what the SNES could do musically, graphically, and gameplay-wise. This game was a remake of the original Castlevania game, as you once again took control of Simon Belmont on his quest to vanquish Dracula. The graphics and sound stand the test of time, and remain some of the best for the SNES in general. New gameplay features include a whip that could go any direction, the ability to swing across crevices, and land on stairs. Mode 7 effects include a rotating chamber, and swinging chandeliers.
- Was on the cover of Nintendo Power issue 32 (January 1992)
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-AD-USA | regular release | link |
| Americas | USA | SNS-AD-USA | Majesco re-release (Assembled in Mexico) | link |
| PAL | Australia | SNSP-AD-AUS | regular release | link |
Do you have a label variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for cartridge label scans.
PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAL-AD-0 (front) | PAL | 9226 | SHVC-1A0N-02 | D413 | - | - | - |
| SPAL-AD-0 (front) (back) | PAL | 9246 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D413A | - | - | - |
| SPAL-AD-0 (front) | PAL | 9305 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D413A | - | - | - |
| SNS-AD-0 (front) | USA | 9140 | SHVC-1A0N-01 | D411 | - | - | - |
| SNS-AD-0 (front) (back) | USA | 9147 | SHVC-1A0N-01 | D411 | - | - | - |
| SNS-P-AD-0 (front) | USA | 98xx | MAXI-1A0N-30 | D411B | - | - | - |
Do you have a PCB with a different ROM chip ID, PCB type or manufacturing date? Read the Submission guidelines for PCB scans.
Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-AD-USA | regular release | link | link |
| Americas | USA | SNS-AD-USA | Majesco re-release | link | link |
Do you have a box variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for box scans.
Reviews
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| Nintendo Power | Publication date: October 1991 |
Issue: 29 | Page: 87 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.3/5 | Play Control: 3.7/5 | Challenge: 4.1/5 | Theme and Fun: 4.0/5 |
| Nintendo Power (Rob) | Publication date: January 1992 |
Issue: 32 | Page: 100 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.0/5 | Play Control: 4.0/5 | Challenge: 4.5/5 | Theme and Fun: 4.5/5 |
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: January 1992 |
Issue: 32 | Page: 102 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.6/5 | Play Control: 4.2/5 | Challenge: 4.3/5 | Theme and Fun: 4.4/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, In the works for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (a poster showing games released or in development for the Super Famicom), Publication date: July 1991, Volume: 26, Pages: 50
- Nintendo Power, Super Nintendo Entertainment System Development Dispatch (Preview), Publication date: August 1991, Volume: 27, Pages: 96
- Nintendo Power, Super NES Preview, Publication date: September 1991, Volume: 28, Pages: 70-73
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 87
- Nintendo Power, Cover, Publication date: January 1992, Volume: 32, Pages: -
- Nintendo Power, Feature - overview and hint guide, Publication date: January 1992, Volume: 32, Pages: 75-82
- Nintendo Power, Now Playing Review, Publication date: January 1992, Volume: 32, Pages: 100
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: January 1992, Volume: 32, Pages: 103
- Nintendo Power, Classified Information (secret areas), Publication date: April 1992, Volume: 35, Pages: 27
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How do I beat the Gear Wheel in B-2?; How do I get past the moving Platforms?), Publication date: October 1992, Volume: 41, Pages: 70
- Nintendo Power, Classified Information (get extra energy in stage 9; hidden powerups before Dracula fight), Publication date: November 1992, Volume: 42, Pages: 27
- Play Action Strategies: Super Nintendo, Hint Guide, Publication date: 1992, Volume: -, Pages: 11-15