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=== Version Differences ===
 
=== Version Differences ===
:There are no gameplay differences between the U.S. version and it's Japanese counterpart (Akumajou Dracula). Only graphical differencs. For more info, go here - [https://tcrf.net/Super_Castlevania_IV#Regional_Differences Regional Differences]
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:There are no gameplay differences between the U.S. version and its Japanese counterpart (Akumajou Dracula). Only graphical differences. For more info, go here - [https://tcrf.net/Super_Castlevania_IV#Regional_Differences Regional Differences]
  
 
=== Commonly Played Categories ===
 
=== Commonly Played Categories ===

Revision as of 19:25, 18 August 2021

General Game/Speedrun Information.

Version Differences

There are no gameplay differences between the U.S. version and its Japanese counterpart (Akumajou Dracula). Only graphical differences. For more info, go here - Regional Differences

Commonly Played Categories

  • Any% - beat the game as fast as possible
  • Low% - no whip upgrades or subweapons
  • Hard Mode - 2nd Quest, enemies have more health and there a lot more of them

Timing Methods

Timing starts on gaining control of Simon SDA Start Timing by Hanage and ends on touching the last orb after defeating Dracula.

  • -6.28 from START on title screen
  • -3.95 from name select to gaining control

Auto Splitter

If you run a emulator listed in the shared file you can add this file to your Layout in LiveSplit. Some emulators require you to run LiveSplit as Administrator!

https://github.com/RyuTechDE/RyuTech/blob/master/Super%20Castlevania%20IV%20SNES%20Autosplitter%20-%20Snes9x%20-%20Higan%20-%20Bsnes%20-%20Bizhawk.asl

Banned Platforms

If you'd like to run CV4 the following platforms are banned to run on:

  • ZSNES (all versions x inaccurate Emulation)
  • SNES 9X (1.43 and below inaccurate Emulation)

Notes: Wii VC/SNES Classic are accepted platforms

Links

Video Channels