Weapons choices
In most previous Castlevania games, your weapon was simple: you had a whip. And while you could get a handful of other useful weapons, the combat revolved around upgrading the whip and swinging as fast as possible.
But Alucard is not Simon Belmont. And this leads to perhaps the most surprising aspect of the game: there are no whips at all!
Instead, you must rely on Alucard’s vampiric abilities (which you’ll help him restore over time) and a full range of medieval-inspired weapons, including swords, shields, daggers and more.
This helps increase player engagement and replay value. Players can find weapons that suit their style of play or challenge each other to master different weapons when they make the inevitable second playthrough of the game.
Platform to the heart
This 1997 game can be played on a number of more modern gaming platforms. However, modern gamers should be aware that Castlevania: Symphony of the Night comes from the heart of the 2D platforming era.
This means that life or death often hinges on your ability to make precision leaps from place to place. Without fast reflexes and a good controller, you’ll find yourself dying for countless traps and boss fights.
Speaking of controllers, this was originally meant to be played with a D-pad. If you have a choice of ways to play this game, I recommend that you pick the one that has the best D-pad controller!
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