Platform

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

1997

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 20, 1997

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Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformRole-playing (RPG)AdventureAction

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About this game

Having been awoken from his eternal slumber by the reappearance of Castlevania, Alucard must once again face the evil minions of darkness. Use your vampiric powers, along with weapons, potions, and other magical relics to change the tide of battle.

A mixture of platform and role-playing action with many hidden areas and secrets. Can you discover them all?

Pros & Cons

Pros

Interconnected castle rewards exploration through hidden passages and abilities.
Alucard's combat progression includes equipment, magic, and RPG customization.
Gothic art direction and atmosphere shape the castle's identity.
Multiple endings and optional content support repeat play.
Distinctive soundtrack accompanies the castle's areas and encounters.

Cons

Strong equipment and abilities make later sections easy.
Inverted castle reuses environments and repeats progression.
Equipment and RPG mechanics make combat uneven.
English script and voice performances are awkwardly delivered.

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