Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
1997 · PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 4
Castle exploration
Also available in: Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood
What it is
Alucard turns Dracula's castle into an RPG maze of secrets, gear, transformations, and an upside-down second act.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation | 1997 | PlayStation | JP |
| PlayStation | 1997 | PlayStation | NA |
| PlayStation | 1997 | PlayStation | EU |
| Sega Saturn | 1998 | Sega Saturn | JP |
| PlayStation 4 | 2018 | Castlevania Requiem | WW · Digital |
Where it sits in the story
Richter and Alucard (1792-1797)
Set in 1797, directly after Rondo of Blood.
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #1
It defines the exploration side of Castlevania while staying readable, generous, and endlessly replayable.
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