Super Castlevania IV (SNES Video Game) Part 2 - James & Mike Mondays 

I love so much that the microphone pics up the desperate clenching and straining of the controller as they play through the stressful parts - Brings back that feeling of playing through a difficult game on the SNES with your childhood friends, and the stress and intensity when you made it far. It's a feeling modern games; full of autosaves, beginner gameplay mechanics, and unlimited internet walkthroughs, rarely reproduce.

Here's the Super Castlevania IV video from 1992! Playing Super Castlevania IV in 1992

Beating a boss and dying at the same time, the worst feeling ever

Damn James, I can hear that SNES controller screaming in agony. Got a death grip on that thing.

Best game of all time for me. The feeling of fighting Dracula as the music swells and hits full blast at the end can’t be beaten.

A true classic, a gem of the snes era. I remember getting this game for Christmas back in 1991. I consider this game to be a masterpiece in many more ways than one to a point where I and many others consider it legendary. One of the best games ever made, for sure. It blew my socks off -- fond memories and good times

Mike is that guy who makes u feel good while ur having a bad run. These 2 together work on so many levels!

Upload dat 92 shit !

1:51 "What you just walk over it? You can just WALK over it."

I still remember how epic it felt hearing Simon´s Theme when you were about to kill Dracula. Amazing!

20:35 That's some real SNES concentration right there. You guys are awesome

Part one to me is the best, but only because it has heavy Nostalgia with it. I was around 5 and my father came home late from work, I was playing Super Mario Bros as it was the only game I had. He came into the room and surprised me and my brothers with 3 games, second hand of course, we weren't the richest family growing up. Along the games were ExciteBike, Thundercade, and Castlevania. I went ape shit like any 5 year old would and popped that sucker in and played for hours. I never got passed the 3rd stage until recently when I finally beat that game. I was never a fan of the RPG style castlevanias, CV4 is a damn good game and I enjoyed that one too. I'm still trying to get ahold of all the castlevanias I missed out on the N64 titles and SEGA titles.

That part when Mike finishes Dracula off then shouts is so priceless!! Lol XD

Love the frustration, as I can relate. I will say it was worth playing hooky from school to beat that 23 years ago.

I always love watching James and Mike play games because its great watching people genuinly enjoy playing a game and talking about it. Just beating a game and speaking about what they love. also the frustration at fighting a difficult boss.

I generally don't like "Let's Play" videos, but your series is really really fun to watch, two old pals talking about anything they like, playing video games is revive very good memories. This episode, I think, is my favorite until now, the nostalgia, the excitement and the joy of you two playing this game of your childhood and college years is pretty genuine. Thanks for this :)

I was born in 97, and I grew up on SNES, NES, and N64. I never beat any games (I was a dumb fuckin kid).. I went back last summer to beat this, my childhood favorite. IT WAS GLORIOUS.

Rondo of Blood is definitely worth playing, it's one of the best in the series.

Super Castlevania 4 has always been one of my favorite Castlevania games from the franchise! It's always fun to watch you two play games, and hang out.

I love the genuine rage of a geek. It's so unlike the Aaaaaaaaaaaah from a lot of youtubers now a days.

I want the 1992 review on the channel!

Got this game for my 21st birthday a few months ago. My dad was gracious enough to buy it for me when we were at our local game store. Still one of the best games I have for the system. I got really good at it playing it on an emulator and I finally managed to beat it once I got it on the cartridge. It really helps when you're playing with an actual controller as opposed to a keyboard, as you can more easily activate the special weapons. The controls also seem more fluent on the SNES as well. It has great replay value as well, especially with the hard mode added at the end of the game. I'll keep playing this one until I stop breathing.

mike: " you're fucking mental" referring to james mike: 21:00....

You two are such a great duo, I just love watching you guys play these games from my childhood. Keep up the great work m80s

I found this channel a long time ago and skipped over it. Whyyy did I do that? This is art. Nostalgic, Hilarious, frustrating, thought provoking, 4-16 bit, you-tube art!! Mad props to you two for bravely going where a lot of us have been (but forgot about) before. This reminds me how amazingly easy gamer kids have it these days! SUBBED! thank you cinemassacre. :D

Great video. Thanks for putting them up. One of the best SNeS games and the best castlevania game. I'm surprised you didn't comment at all on the music. The music in this game is beyond epic.

You know things are serious when you are sitting up straight, eyes locked on the screen and feet planted firmly on the ground. "You'll pay for the whole seat, but you will only need the edge!"

Some of the best music in a video game, period. Ah, memories.

Of course we wanna see that 1992 review :D

omg i love the soundtrack so much !!!!

Man, these videos are so good at taking me back. Dem feelz

I'm gonna start calling you two the Cardiac Kids, because you find ways to make boss battles very close-- and very exciting to watch as a viewer. That final 1-2 combo of Death and Dracula will test the patience of a lot of players; I remember many attempts, staying up late at night, trying to take both down... until I figured out movement and attack patterns and learned to counterattack. I still struggle a bit with both bosses to this day, but years (and years) of experience do serve me well when I play through the game every year. I finish in one sitting, usually using a handful of continues along the way. Like James, I consider Super Castlevania IV to be the best of the series. Symphony of the Night is a close second. I spent TONS of time playing Super Castlevania IV just after release; I also taped the soundtrack to listen to in my car, thanks to having my SNES sound output through my stereo. There's just something about the direct approach that this game is, rather than the combination of genres that Symphony of the Night is. It's pure action, with little item management or character-building to interfere; not that either or both of these things is bad, but the lack of them here makes the game more pure, in my eyes. I'd love to see you take either of the PlayStation 2 Castlevanias for a spin, if only to see and hear what your responses might be. They are definitely flawed games, but I personally think both get a bit too much hate from the community at large. Looking forward to next week, guys; thanks for keeping these video coming. I really enjoy them.

7:56, Realistically the worst thing to drown in would be sand. Imagine trying to breathe and just getting a mouth full and snorting sand until you asphyxiate. Wonderful!

My favorite parts are when James pauses the game to go on a mini rant. Every time I hear the pause chime I just start laughing.

I got the NES Action Set in 1989 at the age of 7. Maybe 2 days later, my uncle and aunt got my California Games. Maybe a month later, my mom got me Super Mario Bros. 3. Those 3 games were so awesome. Honestly, I only picked out 4 NES games myself out of the 18 I had from 1989-1992, Mega Man 2, Zelda I, Adventure Island II, and Bart Vs The Space Mutants. My mother picked out every other NES game for me and they were all awesome games. She really knew how to pick good games like: City Connection, Snake Rattle 'N Roll, Rad Racer II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Wrecking Crew, Rescue Rangers, Adventures in the Magic Kingdom, etc. Real classics.

your nerd video on castlevania is the reason i bought this game and it has since then became my favorite super nintendo game.

It's Thanksgiving in Dracula's castle?! This came out yesterday... which was Thanksgiving in Canada... thus it's been confirmed, Dracula's Canadian.

I love when that boss rush starts. i was genuinely rooting for you guys at that point. you guys almost gave me the same feeling i get when i beat a game. what a fantastic game... made for a great video.

U guys are the goats. Greatest of all time. I’ve been trying to get over a horrible break up and your videos are really helping me forget and heal. Thanks guys

This, Super Mario world, SFII, MK, and Starfox were my favorite games on SNES.

The graphics of this game still look good.

truly the best castlevania

At Castlevania Thanksgiving, I wonder how Dracula feels about everyone putting their coats on his coffin.

I don't understand why some people would prefer no content on this channel rather than the videos Mike has been posting while James has been making a movie or just taking breaks. I find Mike and James hilarious together and hope they continue to put out videos together. Just my opinion though

Dracula voice: "Velcome to ze castle! Vere we av all the turkey you could ever vant! Ah ah ah!!" Really entertaining playthrough. Thanks James and Mike!

still and always forever be in my heart...... my favorite castlevania game

I love how you flail your whip in the dead bosses face. I LOVED DOING THAT.

This game has a special place in my heart and I thoroughly enjoyed this play through.

The 4 castlevania reviews of the nerd are my favorite episodes. I watched them at least 15 times. They are so good because it is the nerd but playing games he actualy likes and enjoyes for the most part. I hope some day there are more episodes like this, actual nerd episodes where the nerd gives himselve a break and plays some good games. I think that could bread new life in the nerd and will let him evolve as a charecter. It's time for something like this. Anyway great episode!

When you hear that iconic music at 20:36 ,you just know that shit just got reals,huh??Haha!!

I appreciate your old school approach. It reminds me of me and my friends sitting down after school playing SNES and N64, hanging out and talking about the stupidest things. 7:56

"I thought it was going to be He-Man"...Great Ghostbusters 2 reference!

James beat 3 gold bats with half life. Half-Life 3: Confirmed

I may be a complete nut for this, but I always find the rattling and creaking of old school controllers a part of the nostalgic experience when playing retro games. I've always thought it would be a cool feature for re-releases of retro games or emulators to have an option to dub in the rattling and creaking sounds of the buttons when you press them to emulate the sound of the old controllers. Sorta like how some bands add vinyl crackle to their tracks nowadays because people miss the distinct sound I guess :P

Haha congrats! you can tell how much James especially loves this game. He's grinning 100% of the time and offering incessant praise. Top 10 game for sure.

This right here brings me back to the days. Just you and your friend, on the adventure of a life time.

Definitely the best Castlevania in my opinion.....

I never realized how loud those old-school controllers were.

The new Castlevania collection has this classic available to play!

I remember raging like that too in those games, back then things were just so much tougher, games today are way more forgiving.

goddamn the music in the treasurelevel is so good

Love this , guys..! I lost my shit when *Mike* called *James* mental for freaking out after beating a boss but then raged twice has hard at the end ..! haha I love it ..!

This (and Godzilla 2014) is literally the only thing ever that made me sit on the edge of my seat.

The sound and effect when the whip lands is so satisfying I don't know why, man snes just got it right

That final boss fight was intense!

I watched your original play through in 1992 and then watched this. You haven't changed a bit James! Keep on rocking!

Thanksgiving in Dracula's castle sounds like it'd be some shitty cartoon holiday special, that's kinda like the Grinch, where all the townsfolk are getting ready for thanksgiving, and talking about what they're thankful for, but Dracula is being a dick hole and is all like 'myah', but then in the end, he realizes the error of his ways, and invites everyone to eat thanksgiving dinner in his castle. Oh, then kills 'em all in a horrendously savage blood-orgy of destruction, the likes of which have never been seen, gorging himself into chaos.

Thanks guys. This reminds me of the good old days when I used to have friends.

I think Mike has more anger than the AVGN

young avgn videos? sign me up!

I love the frantic whip-flailing after the boss battles, lol.

My mom got me a Nintendo and Mario/Duck Hunt, TMNT, Super Mario 2, Castlevania 2, and Master Blaster back in the late 80's. The store she worked at was closing, and on top of her employee discount, it was the best Xmas of my childhood. Ah memories...

We want that 1992 review!

it truly is the best Castlevania game.

21:18 The moment I shed tears. It just kicks so much ass. 😭

This was one of the best J&M Mondays.

best. game. ever.

Yes, we all want to see James as a twelve-year-old reviewing a game. :3

I'm happy I finally gave your channel a shot guys. It's amusing watching you go through the golden oldies together.

I love watching mike lose/die. He literally looks like he wants to cry. So awesome

When it comes to Castlevania, I still have my finger on Symphony of the night.

Awesome u defeated Dracula at the end !!!

The sound of the controller plastic twisting as they play. :D

When a game evokes these kind of emotions on the last boss, u just know it's lightning in a bottle, a timeless gem.

I want to see this 1992 Game Review by James.

SotN has my vote for best. Love that damn game :)

Most of the Castlevania music from the NES and SNES versions are essentially remixes of each other.....the melody from bloody tears has been redone to death.

LOL I love it when James gets so wrapped up in what he's talking about that he has to pause the game.

Mike when apeshit when he finally beat Dracula lol

@16:22 that whippy-whip celebration thing. Feels awesome.

"Do you want to see a vampire coughin?" Want to see me try to hate you? You cheeky bastard. 👏

Play "The Tick". Don't recall seeing you playing that

Do Bloodline please! For us Genesis owners that did not have a Snes back then! (And it will still fit with the halloween spirit/)

Jame's reaction at 1:13 pretty much sums up the '90s gaming era.

Is it wrong that the end of this game kind of makes me want to cry? There's something about the ending, the music, and everything else - just a really powerful game.

The irony, today is Thanksgiving in Canada.

Apparently I'm in Dracula's castle, happy thanksgiving.

The music in this game is amazing. So moody and eerie.

*PROTIP #1:* On downward staircase blocks (like those on Stages 7, 8 and B), you don't need to walk down the staircases. (Save for the last one.) You can simply jump down to the lower platforms. *PROTIP #2:* Attacking bosses in a suicidal manner will (usually) always result in failure.

Damn he killed the hell outta Dracula!