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BLOCK 9-1
Super Castlevania IV

BLOCK 9-1

Detailed walkthrough for Super Castlevania IV's Block 9-1. Learn enemy patterns, platforming challenges, and find hidden items like the Rosary and Meat.

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Detailed walkthrough for Super Castlevania IV's Block 9-1. Learn enemy patterns, platforming challenges, and find hidden items like the Rosary and Meat.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head down and defeat the bats. Jump on the chests to see how they work.
  2. 2
    A Gold Skeleton will jump down; move left to avoid it, then destroy it. Note that the floor may break.
  3. 3
    Continue right, defeat another bat, and watch a Gold Skeleton fall to its death. Gather candles and head down the stairs.
  4. 4
    Two Gold Skeletons are below. Quickly move right to a lower platform to defeat them. The upper ledge will disappear as you step on it.
  5. 5
    Head left, kill another Bat and Gold Skeleton. A platform leads up but is not worthwhile; continue onward.
  6. 6
    Defeat any Bats or Gold Skeletons encountered. Climb the stairs at the end, kill another Gold Skeleton, and proceed to the next screen.
  7. 7
    Head down and prepare to cross disappearing gold platforms. The candles here are not worth stopping for.
  8. 8
    At the end of the platforms, two Gold Skeletons await. Get on the lower platform immediately to defeat the lower one.
  9. 9
    The candle near the lower Gold Skeleton contains an Axe.
  10. 10
    Defeat the upper Gold Skeleton, which may jump down.
  11. 11
    Reach the upper platform. Before dropping, note the RING to the upper right. Jump up, whip it, and use the next ring to reach an area with six candles.
  12. 12
    Among these candles are a Rosary and a small piece of Meat.
  13. 13
    After using the Rosary to defeat enemies, head down and continue up some stairs.
  14. 14
    To the right are more disappearing gold platforms. Do not stop for the candles; quickly cross to a safe platform.
  15. 15
    Avoid the left ledge, as a Gold Skeleton and Bat will rush you. Head forward and kill them.
  16. 16
    Further on, defeat another Bat and Gold Skeleton, followed by a final Gold Skeleton before the end of the block.
Tips
  • The background music is noted as cool once it gets going.
  • The disappearing gold platforms require quick movement.
  • The upper platform accessible via a ring contains a significant item haul (Rosary and Meat).
  • The candle near the lower Gold Skeleton on the second set of disappearing platforms contains an Axe.
  • Enemies encountered include Bats and Gold Skeletons.

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