Super Castlevania IV

Hint - Easy Death
During the fight with Death, the boss shoots little scythes that act like homing missiles. Simply stand on the left (or right, but left is safer), hold the WHIP button and press UP to easily pass this phase of the fight.

Hint - Secret Stash
Those of you with Nintendo Power will remember to make an invisible jump at the bottom of the stairs to Dracula's chamber. The invisible platform on the bottom left will drop meats, big hearts, a boomerang, and weapon multipliers for the last fight.

Hint: Invisible Staircase
On the level right before Dracula, there is a staircase leading into his domain. There is also a massive drop from the platform into the depths of the unknown. Luckily, things are not as they seem. If you take a large jump off the edge of the platform, you will find yourself on an invisible ledge that will lead down some stairs going to the left. Go as far as you can to the left and powerups will fall in large quantities. Collect 99 hearts, a triple boomerang, and the best whip. Be careful not to fall off the edge when going back