The game's graphics and sound were also notable for their time. The game features a range of detailed and atmospheric environments, from the dark and foreboding castle to the lush and vibrant outdoors. The soundtrack, composed by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima, is equally impressive, with catchy and haunting melodies that complement the game's atmosphere. Castlevania IV received generally positive reviews upon its release and has since become a classic of the Genesis library. The game's non-linear gameplay and emphasis on exploration influenced several later Castlevania games, including Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow.