Super Castlevania IV
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Super Castlevania IV is, story-wise, a remake of the first game in the series.
Set in the year 1691, the game casts the player in the role of Simon Belmont, a vampire hunter armed with a powerful whip, on a quest to defeat the evil Count Dracula in his castle.
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Despite the identical plot, the six castle stages have different layouts and themes; also, five initial stages that depict Simon's advancement towards the castle through various environments have been added.
The gameplay consists of traversing timed, linear platform stages, defeating enemies with the whip or sub-weapons that require collecting hearts and can be found by destroying parts of the scenery.
Simon's stand-out ability in this installment are eight-directional attacks with his whip, which allow him, among others, to damage enemies standing below and above him.
Holding out the whip will block enemy attacks.
Simon can also latch his whip on special grappling points to swing over pits and obstacles.
Game progression is saved by passwords given to the player after a stage has been completed.
Visually, the game uses hardware "Mode 7" effects such as parallax scrolling, rotating rooms, and pseudo-3D objects in some locations.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Super Castlevania IV for Super Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €72.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €1516.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €27.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €270.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €130.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €180.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €36.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €35.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €874.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €590.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €270.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €27.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €590.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €39.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €35.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €41.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €124.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €1516.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €874.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €72.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €180.68 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €52.88 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.03 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €218.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €526.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €172.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €46.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Super Castlevania IV has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Super Castlevania IV worth?
Super Castlevania IV for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €52.88 loose, €180.76 complete in box, and €270.96 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Super Castlevania IV rare?
Super Castlevania IV has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Super Castlevania IV?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Super Castlevania IV, loose is €52.88 and CIB is €180.76 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Super Castlevania IV worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Super Castlevania IV is currently worth €52.88 loose, versus €48.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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