Cv4/general
General Game/Speedrun Information.
Contents
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
- Whip Only* - whip upgrades allowed but no subweapons
- 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
Download the ASL file from the github linke:
Some emulators require you to run LiveSplit as Administrator!
Download AutoSplit. Rightclick LiveSplit and choose the layoutEditor. Add Controll > Scriptable Auto Splitter
Double click the added "Scriptable Auto Spliter" and browse to the downloaded asl script of Super Castlevania
Choose your setting that fit you current splits. Or modify the asl script in a text editor. If your current emulator is not suported you might need to switch or ask on discord.
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
- CV4 Strategies (JoeDamillio Youtube Channel)
- CV4 Playlists of Furious Paul AKA Joana
- CV4 Playlists of Hanage Belmondo