Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a foundation-stone release from Konami, remembered on our archive for its metroidvania identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

8.0 average critic score

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Open interactive reviews

Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #115 / 1997-12-10 / 8.2

Faride connects with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #204 / 1997-12-11 / 7.9

Morteza responds to how Castlevania: Symphony of the Night binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #140 / 1997-12-12 / 7.8

Ehsan values Castlevania: Symphony of the Night most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.