Super Castlevania IV (Japanese: Akumajō Dracula) is an action platformer released by KONAMI on October 31, 1991. A remake of the classic Castlevania, it follows Simon Belmont on his quest to defeat Count Dracula. This side-scrolling game lets players control Simon through complex levels, fighting enemies with a whip and sub-weapons. It has sold nearly 500,000 copies worldwide and received widespread acclaim.