Castlevania, the castle of Dracula, which is rumored to appear once every century, suddenly materialized from out of the mist as if to show her the way. With no idea where to begin her search, Maria Renard set out to look for him. However, one night 4 years later, under the glare of a full moon, Richter mysteriously vanished. It was Richter Belmont, the legendary vampire hunter, who succeeded in finally ending the menace of Count Dracula, Lord of the Vampires who had been brought back from the grave by the dark priest Shaft in the Rondo of Blood. The lord of Castlevania, the god of evil, Count Dracula was reborn. He drank the blood of young maidens and lived an eternal life. Able to become bat, wolf, or mist at will, he lived in the night. And, with smiling countenance, they anxiously awaited the coming of their era.Ī hundred years had past, and he was resurrected. Gather they did, those who wished to summon the powers of darkness and cleanse the decadence of the world. Evil, which spurns prosperity and disdains peace. Indeed, fears of unrest were not among their thoughts.īut, ever-present, beneath the veneer of tranquility, evil lurks. In the days of old, the people thrived on peace and prosperity. This game perfected the essence of the Castlevania series with gorgeous artwork and classic soundtrack that carry the player through the game. The vast number of weapons and items found throughout the game allows a diverse range of play styles to be employed. The game is set in the sprawling Castlevania through which Alucard, son of Dracula must venture in his quest to confront, and ultimately destroy his father.įeaturing ground breaking non-linear gameplay, Symphony of the Night helped define a new genre of gameplay by blending RPG elements, exploration and platforming. The game that first introduced RPG exploration into the series. Playable characters include Richter Belmont the Vampire Hunter and Maria Renard the master of the 4 celestial beasts.

Venture through 9 stages featuring hidden levels and alternative routes to save imprisoned villagers as you set out to destroy count Dracula once and for all. It took full advantage of the new media format, and was praised by reviewers for its crisp visuals and amazing music. Released on PC-Engine in 1993, this was the first in the series released as a CD-ROM game. The 10th in its series crafted with stunning graphics and beautiful music Now relive 2 of the greatest titles within the Castlevania series: “Rondo of Blood” (PC Engine) and “Symphony of the Night” (PlayStation®). Game 2 Castlevania masterpieces available for the first time on PlayStation®4!

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