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ONE OF THE BEST PSX GAMES

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best games I've ever played on Playstation. Once I started playing it, I just couldn't set it down. This game has hidden magic attacks, more than a dozen swords with special attacks, you can transform into creatures, it has hundreds of items and armor, and you can play in an amazingly HUGE castle. But once you think you've beaten it, you've only seen half of the game. it has a few different endings in the game. The game is great but its not for little kids. The game has blood, gore, and violence in it. Its its for kids age 13 or older.

You owe it to yourself to get this

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

You've no doubt heard all of the glowing reviews of this game. So here's another: the gameplay, graphics, and sound are all top-notch and leagues above all those other 3D games. There is no excuse for not owning this, even if you didn't like other Castlevania games. People should get a Playstation for this game it's so good. It's just too bad that most people will right it off because it's "old-fashioned". Even worse, it hasn't sold well, so a true, 2D sequel isn't too likely to happen.

Castlevania SOTN: THE BEST IN THE SERIES!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Castlevania SOTN is definately the best in the series, the Change from Whip Slinging Belmonts to the Spell casting Alucard was a great one! Sounds and music are excellent, 2-d side scrolling is the best of its kind. Voice acting is great, controls are solid, everything about this game rocks. A must buy for any Castlevania Fan and any fan of Great games!!!

An Almost Perfect RPG! 4.5/5 Stars!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Castlevania... undoubtedly one the best of its genre.

The storyline is fairly simple. You are Alucard, a righteous vampire who has sworn to fight against your immortal father, Count Dracula. Since his death, you have been in an eternal slumber. One mysterious night, you awake from your slumber sensing a great evil. You then stumble on Castlevania, the castle of Count Dracula. Meanwhile, Richter Belmont supreme vampire hunter and slayer of Count Dracula, mysteriously disappears at the same time. So off you go, venturing through the vast castle.

The graphics seem a bit outdated at first; it still uses the 2d arcade view. However, once your start playing... and playing... and playing, you will soon forget all about it. As you jump around, slashing wildly at zombies and throwing fireballs at grotesque monsters all the while gathering experience and magical items, you lose track of time and everything else around you. It's just too good to stop. Even getting killed every now and then doesn't worry you.

However, rest assured, it won't last too long and turn you into a hermit. The game although excellent in its gameplay, is rather short. The first time I played it, I finished it in 8 hours; and I like to take things slow. But of course, you would want to explore every nook and cranny in this huge game packed with secrets, wouldn't you? Even then, the total play time would take less than 20 hours. This seems to be the only flaw with the game - most people will tire of it in less than a week.

Value conscious gamers might want to have a careful think about buying this. Still, the game is above average. Great gamplay complemented with a superb soundtrack. (my favourite track is Moonlight Nocturne.)In my opinion, it was worth my dollars.

Any RPG fans should have no excuse not getting this, except maybe if they've been hit real hard on the head.

A true Playstation classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night is a great example of how sequels should be done. Even though Alucard uses a sword instead of the traditional whip, the game seems 100% worthy of the Castlevania title (Don't worry though, if you prefer the whip style of play, you can play through the entire game with Richter once you have completed certain tasks). The gameplay is tight and refined, the graphics are wonderful, there's tons of items and rooms to find, and the music fits each section of the game perfectly. The 2 castles to explore are massive, but a teleportation system keeps you from having to back track the whole way by foot to get to a desired area. Every feature in this game was obviously paid close attention to by Konami. Fans of the Castlevania series will not be let down. This is a true classic that every Playstation owner should have.

Best Game Ever Released

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I remember when I first got this game - when it first came out when I was a junior in high school. I played this game all night and called in sick for work over Christmas break to keep playing. This is undoubtably best game I've ever played in my life, and I doubt that anyone has the brains to follow it up in a similar style. I mean, at least Capcom had the brains to follow up with millions of Mega Man sequels that were all alike, but all of the subsequent Castlevania sequels after "Symphony" just are nothing like it. The "64" versions totally suck compared to it. Oh well, I guess I'd better find another copy of this disc before I get it scratched so many times that its unplayable. If you haven't played it, buy it. Otherwise, you are losing the best video game experience that you will ever have. (Runners up for best games of my life: Secret (not legend) of Mana, Chrono Trigger (not Cross), Time Crisis (distant 4th, but still excellente))

Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is by far one of the greatest games ever made for the PSX, or any system for that matter. Yes, it's a side scroller, but a side-scroller has never been done better. With plenty of excellent action, RPG elements, multiple endings, hidden modes, great classic Castlevania action, and much, much more, this game is a sure fire winner. You really can't pick a better game except with a few (hence the word few) exceptions. You definitely cannot go wrong. This a must have for any collection. If you don't own a PSX, buy this game and find a friend who has one because no one should miss out on a game this incredible.

The review of a Classic.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First off, I would like to say that no platformer has topped this incredible piece of work. It has a tremendious impact on you in the first few minuets. I found myself weeping when the game ended. there is nothing left to write. just buy this game, even if you have to pay your life savings. buy it NOW!!!!!! If you already bought it, consider yourself lucky. stunning graphics, air-tight gameplay, and a fun factor that never dips, this is a story for the grand kids.

Castlevania Rules

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Castlevania Symphony Of The Night is one of the best games I have ever played, the music is outstanding, and the gameplay is perfect. erfect use of blood too, You play as Alucard, Alucard is Draculas son and did you notice that Alucard spelled backwards spells Dracula, Alucards mother is named Maria... But If I told you more about this game it would ruin it... Well dont just sit there, Buy it!

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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is incredible. The 2D scrolling allows for the lesser ability to get lost, so it's easier to navigate. Gameplay is friendly, and has aspects of an RPG. This is a must-have for PlayStation owners!

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