Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Review

A massive map

Have you ever heard the term “Metroidvania?” As the name suggests, this is a game genre that blends Metroid and Castlevania. And Symphony of the Night seems to be the game that started the whole genre!

If you are a Metroid fan but haven’t played Castlevania much, you will probably find this game very accessible. This is because it includes familiar aspects like multiple weapons, a complex map, and the need to go back to previous areas to unlock something new.

While this is mostly a good thing, it’s not to every player’s taste. If you’ve gotten lost in games like Metroid and its sprawling map, you’re sure to get lost in Symphony of the Night’s sprawling castle.

If, on the other hand, you like exploration and discovery, this game rewards you a lot!

Incredible music

When you spend dozens of hours playing, you want to be able to hear something great. Fortunately, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has one of the best soundtracks of all time!

He is moody and engaging at times and heartwarming at others. If you’ve ever wondered what fueled the modern craze for retro game-inspired music, they’ve been great soundtracks like this one.

In fact, the only bad thing I can say about this music is that after listening to it, the music from other games will definitely let you down.

Final verdict

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a game that all players should try.

If you are a Castlevania fan then this is probably the best the series has ever had. And if you’re not already a fan, why not try the best for your first dance with Dracula? The game is available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4.

If nothing else, it gives you something to stay busy with the mid-seasons of that awesome Netflix Castlevania to exhibit!