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This once underrated Castlevania game turns 28, and it’s still an all-time great
The year is 1997, and Konami is ready to release Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, a game that would initially be a commercial failure but go on to be one of the best videogames of all time. Even after 28 years, it still holds that prestigious mantle, garnering even more fans as it becomes a privilege to even play it. Seriously, if you want an original copy for the PlayStation, you need to be ready to part with at least $400 on eBay. Luckily, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night made its way onto numerous platforms over the years, arriving on PlayStation 4 in 2018 and then on Android and iOS in 2020, and let me tell you, it’s easily one of the best mobile games you can play. We even gave it a 9/10 in our Castlevania: Symphony of the Night review, citing it as “a solid port of one of the greatest games ever made.” There are a lot of Castlevania games out there, but what is it about Alucard’s adventure that lives rent-free in the minds of fans? For me, it’s how innovative the game is, especially for an ARPG from 1997, and the story is honestly second to none. The atmosphere and aesthetic are gothic in all of the best ways, and while it’s a candidate for one of the hardest games you can play (honestly, you can say that about any Castlevania game), it never feels unfair, and I get a real sense of accomplishment every time I beat it. Continue reading This once underrated Castlevania game turns 28, and it’s still an all-time great MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night review, The history of Castlevania: Bloodlines
The year is 1997, and Konami is ready to release Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, a game that would initially be a commercial failure but go on to be one of the best videogames of all time. Even after 28 years, it still holds that prestigious mantle, garnering even more fans as it becomes a privilege to even play it. Seriously, if you want an original copy for the PlayStation, you need to be ready to part with at least $400 on eBay.
Luckily, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night made its way onto numerous platforms over the years, arriving on PlayStation 4 in 2018 and then on Android and iOS in 2020, and let me tell you, it’s easily one of the best mobile games you can play. We even gave it a 9/10 in our Castlevania: Symphony of the Night review, citing it as “a solid port of one of the greatest games ever made.”
There are a lot of Castlevania games out there, but what is it about Alucard’s adventure that lives rent-free in the minds of fans? For me, it’s how innovative the game is, especially for an ARPG from 1997, and the story is honestly second to none. The atmosphere and aesthetic are gothic in all of the best ways, and while it’s a candidate for one of the hardest games you can play (honestly, you can say that about any Castlevania game), it never feels unfair, and I get a real sense of accomplishment every time I beat it.
MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night review, The history of Castlevania: Bloodlines
