Cv4/general
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General Game/Speedrun information.
Contents
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 - 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
Banned Platforms
If you'd like to run CV4 the following platforms are banned to run on:
- ZSNES (all versions)x
- SNES 9X (1.43 and below)
Notes: Wii VC/SNES Classic are legal platforms
Links
Videos
- CV4 Strategies
- Theory TAS by JoeDamillio (30:38) (notes are documented under the video)
