PlayStation · 1997
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
A single-CD PlayStation title where Alucard mixes action platforming with role-playing progression through Dracula's castle.
- Publisher
- Konami
- Format
- CD-ROM
- Genre
- Action role-playing
- Released
- 1997
01
Overview
Alucard explores Dracula's castle using equipment, spells, and movement abilities. Progress combines side-scrolling action with role-playing statistics and ability-gated exploration. A PlayStation memory card is used for saved progress.
02
Why it matters
The game's blend of action and role-playing systems helped shape a later design template for the series. Its long campaign and interconnected castle layout give players a dense, replayable structure.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game disc, the case, and printed materials such as the manual and cover art inserts. Specific packaging items can vary by region and press, so check what a given edition actually includes.
04
Playing it today
The disc should run on standard PlayStation hardware, and saved progress requires a memory card. Emulation is a neutral option if physical hardware is not available, provided you use a legally owned copy.