Castlevania Classic
PlayStation · Action-Adventure / RPG
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG, Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 26 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1997, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is an action-adventure game developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure, RPG and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the PS1 you can also try Castlevania Chronicles. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania (NES) and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA). Konami also made Pro Evolution Soccer 2, ISS Pro Evolution 2 and Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories for the PS1.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D0072EF0
???? |
|---|---|
| Max attack | 800F4C06
1400 |
| Max guard | 800F505E
1400 |
| Max strength | 80097BC8
03E7 |
| Max condition | 80097BCC
03E7 |
| Max intelligence | 80097BD0
03E7 |
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night FAQ
When did Castlevania: Symphony of the Night come out on the PS1?
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Castlevania: Symphony of the Night?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: Symphony of the Night take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.