Super Castlevania IV SNES
Recent eBay Listings
- Super Castlevania IV - Super Nintendo SNES - Cartridge Only! £59.99
- Castlevania IV Super Nintendo SNES NTSC £45.00
- Konami Super Castlevania IV PAL (Nintendo SNES) Cartridge w/ Manual SNSP-AD-UKV £78.70
- Super Nintendo SNES Super Castlevania IV Cartridge Only P90 £47.50
- Super Castlevania IV Nintendo Snes Game Boxed With Manual £139.99
- Super Castlevania IV - Super Nintendo (SNES) - Tested & Working £44.99
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | £241.11 | £44.99 | £1,781.99 | 10 |
| 2026-08-05 | £244.75 | £44.99 | £1,784.11 | 10 |
| 2026-08-04 | £243.74 | £39.95 | £1,786.64 | 10 |
| 2026-08-03 | £75.58 | £39.00 | £146.30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-02 | £72.33 | £39.00 | £146.30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-01 | £72.75 | £43.25 | £146.30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | £273.92 | £33.26 | £1,782.26 | 9 |
| 2026-07-30 | £69.60 | £42.00 | £146.30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-29 | £235.57 | £42.00 | £1,806.00 | 10 |
| 2026-07-28 | £235.57 | £42.00 | £1,806.00 | 10 |
| 2026-07-27 | £235.09 | £42.00 | £1,801.12 | 10 |
| 2026-07-26 | £235.09 | £42.00 | £1,801.12 | 10 |
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Game History
Super Castlevania IV was developed by Konami and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in December 1991 in Japan, followed by a North American release in May 1992 and a European release later that year. The game was directed by Hitoji Akamatsu and served as the fourth installment in the main Castlevania series.
The game received generally positive critical reception upon launch. Reviewers praised its visual presentation, taking advantage of SNES hardware capabilities with Mode 7 scaling effects and detailed sprite work. The whip mechanics were highlighted as a significant gameplay feature, allowing players to use the whip in eight directions rather than the limited movement of previous entries. However, some critics found the difficulty inconsistent and noted that the gameplay, while solid, didn't dramatically innovate beyond earlier titles in the franchise.
Commercially, Super Castlevania IV performed respectably but was not a blockbuster title. It sold steadily throughout its lifecycle and helped establish Castlevania as a notable SNES franchise, particularly in North America where the console had stronger market penetration.
The game is historically significant to collectors today for several reasons. It is considered a standout entry in the Castlevania series and remains highly sought after for its technical achievement and atmospheric presentation. The SNES cartridge has appreciated in value, particularly complete copies with original boxes and manuals, as the Castlevania series has experienced a renaissance in collector interest over the past two decades.
An interesting development aspect is that Super Castlevania IV was conceived partially as a technical showcase for the SNES hardware, with Konami demonstrating the system's scaling and visual capabilities. The game's soundtrack, composed by Masanori Adachi and Tetsuo Suzuki, is also noted by fans for its atmospheric quality and became representative of the series' musical legacy during the 16-bit era.