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Detailed Reviews

  1. 10
    This game ill needs a savior By 934400, updated 08/24/2006
  2. 10
    My 50th review is on the best of the Castlevania series By Aganar, updated 03/28/2002
  3. 10
    A Symphony Like No Other By bjd87, updated 04/02/2007
  4. 9
    You know we'll have a good time then... By discoinferno84, updated 06/22/2010
  5. 10
    A master of its genre, Symphony of the Night leaves a lasting impression. By gameboy3145, updated 12/31/2014
  6. 10
    A prime example of how to make a great game. By GBishop, updated 12/19/2000
  7. 9
    Two Hundred By Genjuro Kibagami, updated 08/16/2004
  8. 9
    'I'm here to put an end to this.' By Halron2, updated 04/20/2003
  9. 10
    A recent review for this awesome game... By hamhamninja, updated 08/22/2003
  10. 9
    An excellent video game! By Herugrim, updated 02/12/2010
  11. 9
    A revolution for Castlevania By Lord_Vaati, updated 10/02/2006
  12. 8
    The castle's big as a town, hence the name By Megnetto, updated 08/09/2005
  13. 9
    Let us play this game for pleasure; the night is still young By nastynate3118, updated 07/31/2015
  14. 10
    The only major problem with Symphony of the Night is finding a word that accurately describes just how fun it is By Paltheos, updated 01/05/2006
  15. 10
    Look up the word pinnacle in the dictionary, then play this game and see one. By Psycho Penguin, updated 01/04/2002
  16. 10
    When you mix the best elements of Super Metroid, Castlevania, and RPG together, you get a revolution. By Rango, updated 07/15/2005
  17. 10
    Ultimate Classic. By SaintDarkSide, updated 04/18/2006
  18. 9
    Because the night belongs to monsters By SethBlizzard, updated 06/04/2018
  19. 9
    Great everything! By Shadow Edge, updated 05/12/2005
  20. 10
    The Definitive Castlevania By Shadowruler, updated 01/19/2005
  21. 9
    Insert all synonyms for the word "breathtaking" here to describe SOTN. By Shady, updated 06/21/2001
  22. 9
    The game is a must have CLASSIC!!! By sknmak, updated 12/29/2007
  23. 10
    The Castlevania that you will honestly remeber By StarcryX, updated 12/06/2006
  24. 9
    Gaming's Magnum Opus By Suprak the Stud, updated 11/29/2012
  25. 10
    The Best Castlevania Ever, the Best 2D Platformer Ever? By The Hellbound Heart, updated 12/24/2003
  26. 10
    This game should be in every gamer's tomb By Tokyo Fusion, updated 03/23/2003
  27. 10
    What is a man? By UltimaterializerX, updated 01/22/2019
  28. 7
    Please, read the review before you begin the flaming... By Vegita, updated 03/01/2001
  29. 7
    Fun, but with very -shallow- flaws... By Vesperas, updated 01/13/2004
  30. 10
    King of the Castle(vania) By Xodyak, updated 09/05/2013
  31. 10
    The Son of Dracula is all ready to beat down some undead enemies with RPG style. By ZFS, updated 07/14/2005
  32. 10
    This game has been one of my favourites since 1997, it's still as fun to play today. By Zylo the wolf, updated 08/10/2009

Full Reviews

  1. 9
    The greatest Symphony of all By Alucard517, updated 04/16/2004
  2. 10
    The best Castlevania game I've EVER played to this day By Behreandto, updated 12/27/1999
  3. 10
    You can't go wrong with this game. By DJellybean, updated 10/31/1999
  4. 9
    Konami did the right thing with this one. By fduboo, updated 06/13/2000
  5. 9
    Evil has an address... By Frostmanblues, updated 10/30/2018
  6. 10
    There's no doubt about it....this game is better than most By GreatY2E, updated 04/22/2003
  7. 10
    It doesn't get much better than this.... By Katon, updated 04/25/2003
  8. 10
    Yes, it's that damn good. Highly recommended. By Mega Man Zero X Neo, updated 08/31/2004
  9. 10
    I'm pretty sure that Alucard has lost his family inheritance. By Megaman1981, updated 03/07/2005
  10. 10
    A truly awesome game that all PSX owners should have By Ninja2436, updated 06/13/2001
  11. 9
    Maybe it's too easy, but this is one FUN game! By Overdrive, updated 08/18/2004
  12. 10
    SotN combines Metroid and Castlevania. The result: Playstation's best game By plasmabeam, updated 07/10/2004
  13. 9
    A fantastic game with a not-so-fantastic mode. By RageBot, updated 10/13/2011
  14. 9
    Are you a miserable pile of secrets? Get this game and you can redeem yourself. By Shivan Reincarnated, updated 12/04/2006
  15. 10
    The game that redefined a series. By Tenshi No Shi, updated 08/07/2009
  16. 9
    Amazing, But Not Flawless By WallMeat, updated 10/31/2016

Quick Reviews

  1. 7
    The best Castlevainia?PUH-LEASE!!! By fekkot, updated 08/22/2000 -- Most Recommended
  2. 10
    This is the greatest game of all time. By DisturbedSentry, updated 10/30/2001
  3. 10
    One of the most spectacular games out there, and definatly a playstation must By DJSno, updated 10/31/1999
  4. 10
    [This tagline has been replaced with an infomercial about laxatives] By Doodleheimer, updated 05/20/2002
  5. 10
    Simply the greatest game ever created!!! By Fangore, updated 06/17/2000
  6. 10
    Unfortunately, after this game Konami decided to destroy the Castlevania series. Oh well, we'll always have SOTN... By FFreak21, updated 08/20/2000
  7. 8
    Good Night By Future Gamer, updated 11/19/2001
  8. 10
    A Pioneer in the realm of 3D Gaming By greatdreamhero, updated 05/22/2017
  9. 10
    One of the best games ever made... By Id, updated 10/31/1999
  10. 9
    Objective Review comparing game to Castlevania series By Japhasca, updated 08/18/2008
  11. 8
    Not as good as the Japanese copies but will do By JF7X, updated 09/14/2007
  12. 8
    "Wow, a horror movie on your PSX." By lufia22, updated 05/08/2000
  13. 10
    RPG Medievil Wonder! By ManMill, updated 10/18/2000
  14. 9
    Best Castlevania Ever By PooPoopykins, updated 09/05/2013
  15. 10
    Excellent Addition to the Castlevania series. By Slipknotted, updated 01/13/2001
  16. 8
    Best Castlevania out of them all By SOakley, updated 10/31/1999
  17. 10
    One of the greatest 2-D games ever made. By Truegamer, updated 10/31/1999
  18. 9
    A beautiful game, with an awesome soundtrack By Valkryie_X, updated 10/31/1999
  19. 10
    Definetely one of the best games on the PSX By YankeeJTC, updated 10/31/1999
  20. 9
    Who'd have thought THIS would survive on Playstation? By Yoma, updated 04/26/2001
  21. 10
    A great 2-D masterpiece from Konami! It's a classic! By YSF, updated 12/16/2002
  22. 10
    It's like a better version of Metroid meets Dracula...only better By Zippo, updated 10/31/1999

Video Reviews

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Critic Reviews

  1. GameSpot
    GameSpot: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Review: 8.5 / 10

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