Super Castlevania IV: all version differences

5 documented differences between the releases of Super Castlevania IV, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.

Category × version

CategorySNES (NA)SNES (EU)
Censorship33
Text11
Audio11

Version differences

  • CensorshipSNES (NA)SNES (EU)

    Outside Japan the blood dripping from the title logo was removed, and the blood in the Dungeon stage was recolored green so that it reads as acid. Director Masahiro Ueno asked for the palette change himself.1

  • CensorshipSNES (NA)SNES (EU)

    Crosses were removed or replaced throughout the international versions, including the large grave in the final area, background crosses and coffins; only the Rosary item kept its cross.1

  • CensorshipSNES (NA)SNES (EU)

    The nude statues in the Main Hall wear clothes in the international versions.1

  • TextSNES (NA)SNES (EU)

    Some Japanese text was changed or cut, such as the drinking-fountain message. The English story text uses the green HUD font and implies that Simon is over a century old.1

  • AudioSNES (NA)SNES (EU)

    The Chain Whip and Morning Star sound effects were changed for the international release; the Japanese ones sound more like an actual chain.1

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Sources

  1. 1tcrf.net

Checked: 2026-10-13