CC2: Super Castlevania IV Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month

Cart Creeps · Feb 2, 2026 · 1h 39m

Super Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now?

In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.

We cover:

• Movement, and combat

• Level design and pacing

• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points

• Atmosphere, music, and presentation

Retro games aren’t dead.

They’re just waiting for input.

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