Super Castlevania 4 is a retro side-scrolling platform game where you play as a monster hunter through 11 levels. The main protagonist is Simon. Equipped with his whip and many other weapons, attack enemies in eight directions with the use of the control pad. Simon’s also has access to an array of secondary weapons, including the throwing dagger, the whirling axe, and holy water, among others. Players begin the game with three lives, and the game results in game over once they have lost them all. The player will lose a life if all of Simon’s health gauge is depleted or if they do not finish the level within the time limit. The health gauge can be restored through food items that can be dropped from candles and enemies, or with the Magic Crystal, which is received after defeating the boss at end of each level.