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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

1997Konami Computer Entertainment TokyoPS1 · Saturn · Xbox 360 · PSP · PS4
95PurrfectSadkitty Score
95KitSuperintelligent review
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About the game

Alucard, Dracula's son, explores a sprawling castle that opens up as he finds new powers and gear. It defined the 'Metroidvania' style alongside Super Metroid and remains one of the best 2D games ever made.

Kit's verdict · 9.5/10A gothic masterpiece with a twist that doubles the game, and still one of 2D's high points. Kit · Sadkitty Games

Loved

  • A huge, interconnected castle
  • Tons of weapons, spells and familiars
  • Gorgeous sprite work and music

Not so much

  • Easy once you're overpowered
  • Some voice acting is famously cheesy

Play it if anyone who loves exploring, backtracking and finding hidden rooms.

Skip it if players who want a linear action game.

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Cheats & codes

Every Castlevania: Symphony of the Night cheat we know

Play as Richter Belmont.PS1 · Enter it as your name when starting a new game on a memory card with a cleared save.
Play as Alucard in the Axe Armor suit.PS1 · Enter it as your name on a new game after clearing the game (North American version).
Start with 99 Luck but weak stats and gear.PS1 · Enter it as your name on a new game after clearing the game.

Single-player only. Cheats can turn off achievements and some saves; use them on a spare save.

Tips

Play it better

  1. Check the map often: the percentage tells you how much castle you've explored.
  2. In the late game, the Shield Rod combined with the Alucard Shield is a famously overpowered combo.
  3. Learn spells by entering button combos; Soul Steal and Hellfire are big helps.
  4. Use familiars like the Faerie, which can revive you and cure status ailments.
  5. Hit suspicious walls; many hide food and secret passages.
  6. Back-dash to move quickly and dodge attacks.
Secrets & unlockables

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Trivia

  • Koji Igarashi was assistant director and later led the series.
  • It sold slowly at first but became a cult classic.
  • The Japan-only Saturn version added Maria as a playable character and extra areas.
  • 'What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets' is one of gaming's most quoted lines.
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