Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PlayStation
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 1997
User Score
9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 111
  3. Negative: 1 out of 111

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  1. RichterB.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    This game was a break through when it was created not just because the soundtrack was incredible, the visuals were stunning, the variety of characters you could play with, the multitude of weapons and items, infinite combinations of the former and secret powers, but because it offered what a lot of games did not at the time and that was freedom of environment in a 2-D. Super metroid was one of the predecessors to this type of gameplay and it holds its crown for its ability on the Super NES. Castlevania was the definitive for PS because it took that powefully free and entertaining gameplay with a classic story and game to more depth and adventure than ever before. It was similar to Fable on X box or Lament on PS2 but it still out classes both with its sheer amount of charater and playable variability. If only we could have more games with such fun, simplicity and depth that keeps you asking for more.… Expand
  2. steven14329
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    The very best Castlevania, and my favorite Playstation title. The music and gameplay are like crack to gamers.
  3. wasabi867
    Dec 10, 2012
    10
    ZzzZZzzZz *Oh, another CoD, thanks is pass* ZzzzzzZZzzzz *Oh what we got here ? MoH Warfighter* ZZzzzzzZZZ Oh, Another CoD Game ? ZzZZzzzZ *Opens old PS1 Book, what have we got here ? Castlevania Symphonie of the Night... Pops the Game in... BAM! ............ It blows you away and shows you even to this Date what a real "Magical" Game does .. It is EPIC and holds up better then the Rest of the Sh** that gets shi* out nowadays!!!! Pick it up!… Expand
  4. Alucart
    Jan 21, 2006
    5
    Played, finished it with the 197% completion rate, but never found it being an exciting game. Maybe it's because of the reason that I finished Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow not so long ago and they make this one to feel somewhat lacky, messy and boring. That, or this game is just over-rated. One thing is for sure (okay, two things): The voice acting is indeed _horrible_ (it's a common fact) and the game's plot was really uninteresting (or badly attached in the game).… Expand
  5. duckypwns
    Dec 9, 2011
    9
    Great game, one of my all time favorites. In 2011 there's really not much to say about this game that hasn't already been said. If you like 2D exploration, you will love this game.
  6. kailip
    Apr 10, 2012
    10
    This game is the best game of all times. PERIOD. There's nothing else to say.
  7. JonR.
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    One of the absolute best games ever in my opinion. One of the few games I've played through more than 5 times and I've been gaming since '84!
  8. JasonH.
    Jul 21, 2002
    10
    If i could i would rate this a possible 3000 ----- 1-10.
  9. JoeG.
    Oct 20, 2003
    10
    One of the best castlevanias ever! I feel that with this, people should play all three for gameboy. Alucard can't be topped. Hopefully the PS2 Castlevania Lament Of Innocence will be up to par with this one. SOTN is the best game ever.
  10. DogelopiM.
    May 13, 2003
    10
    This game is one of Konami's greatest hits by far. Best Castelvania ever made. I say we kick out 3d and go back to 2d as Marco F. said!
  11. PeterG.
    Jun 26, 2003
    10
    Castlevania SOTN is one of those games: easy to pick up, impossible to put down. This game has established itself in many peoples opinion as the best platformer of all time, it oozes quality and longevity. The graphics being although 2d have a feel all of their own!! Unmissable!!!!
  12. RavenW.
    Jul 26, 2004
    10
    Best CastleVania game ever, best music, Alucard is the coolest character ever, its awesome!!
  13. SeanM.
    Feb 27, 2005
    10
    Even though some of the newer GBA Castlevania games are very good, none have ever approached the mood, majesty, and brilliance of this incarnation of the classic series. This is without a doubt the most lovingly crafted and polished of all Castlevania games, and it is the best. It is in my top three console games ever. Masterpiece would not be too strong a word to use when referring to this game.
  14. ManuelM.
    Apr 28, 2005
    10
    Bad ass.
  15. KingKnop
    Oct 19, 2002
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
  16. [Anonymous]
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    The best Castlevania ever and one of the greatest games of all time on any platform.
  17. AlyshaM.
    Oct 2, 2002
    10
    On a scale from one to ten this game is an eleven.
  18. SimonB.
    Mar 9, 2002
    10
    Best damn game ever for the PSX!!!
  19. AdrainH.
    May 26, 2002
    10
    This is the best game ever!
  20. AdolfH.
    Aug 15, 2002
    10
    Hell ya best game ever.
  21. FranF.
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    Best game ever made in the history of the industry! The ONLY thing bad I can say about the game is it ended! Definitely could be outlawed by the government for it's pure addiction. Never mind online gaming, play SotN!
  22. ThorntonG.
    Feb 15, 2003
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. I going on my seventh year of plaing it because I want to see if you can really turn into a DRAGON not just in stone.
  23. MarcoF.
    Feb 7, 2003
    10
    Castlevania: Symphony of The Night proves that graphics arent everything in a video game. Still holding its original 2-D graphics, this game has to be , hands down , the best video game ever made. I only wish more games would be like it. Now that the new generation of video games are trying to push on perfecting 3D graphics , i say get rid of 3D , lets go back to the old school 2D graphics. Can't wait for Konami's next Castlevania series !! … Expand
  24. Death
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    Play this game with all your life!!the best castlevania ever!!
  25. killer_ejv
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    BEST MUSIC!!!!!
  26. EetuS.
    Jan 22, 2004
    10
    Great game with awesome music (by Michiru Yamane) and graphics.
  27. Bunny
    Jun 8, 2004
    10
    Best Castlevania Game EVER Incredible Music. If you think it has a bad plot, you just dont play Castlevania much. The game Is really long because you have to do the entire castle twice except the socond time its all upside down and the monsters are much more difficult. Even though the final boss was too easy, theres alot more bosses that make up for that fact. I recommend anyone that wants to try a good game should get this!… Expand
  28. AaronC.
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    Not only is it one of the best contructed and enjoyable games I've ever played, but it also has a soundtrack that will absolutely blow you away!
  29. Yomamma
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    F YEAH! castlevania SOTN is the most Kick ass game ever and the music rocks!
  30. BeccaV.
    Aug 9, 2005
    10
    Castlevania: SotN is one of the best games I've ever played. I play it over and over again and never get sick of it. With alternate endings, ultimate weapons, and dares from my brother, it just gets more and more interesting as I play it. ^_^ Yeah. Totally kick ass. I dunno how someone could not love this game.
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Metascore
93 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    A certifiable classic. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. PSX Nation
    96
    Not to be missed.
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  3. netjak
    95
    With at least four known endings, Symphony's already astounding replay value is entirely phenomenal.
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