Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) - Intro

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, released on the PlayStation in 1997, revolutionized the series and the action-adventure genre. Its gothic horror atmosphere, intricate level design, and RPG elements created the "Metroidvania" subgenre, influencing countless games that followed. Players fondly remember the haunting soundtrack, Alucard's fluid movements, and the vast, explorable castle filled with secrets. It redefined what a Castlevania game could be, focusing on exploration and character progression over linear stages. The game's inverted castle was a mind-blowing twist that cemented its place in gaming history.