Not sure why they took it out. In fact, I'd say it makes more sense if it is included. We are now told that
Castlevania 4 and Castlevania 1 are the same game. I'd tend to argue that. Anyone who has played the horrid Castlevania 2 and received the good ending would know what I am talking about. At the end, Simon buries Dracula and walks off. Then a hand comes out of the tombstone to ...