PlayStation 1 · 1997
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night redefines the gothic action genre with non-linear castle exploration, RPG gear progression, and Alucard’s vampiric abilities.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night redefines the gothic action genre with non-linear castle exploration, RPG gear progression, and Alucard’s vampiric abilities.
Metroidvania blueprint and gothic exploration
Stepping into Dracula’s castle as Alucard, players navigate an expansive labyrinth filled with weapons, armor, relics, and spells. Defeating bosses unlocks shape-shifting forms—Bat, Wolf, and Mist—allowing access to previously unreachable ramparts, towers, and aquatic catacombs.
Shield Rod synergy and spell casting
Equip the Shield Rod along with the Alucard Shield and press both attack buttons simultaneously. This triggers an invulnerability aura and massive contact damage against late-game bosses.
PlayStation 1 genre defining masterpiece
This is the premier 1997 PlayStation 1 release directed by Toru Hagihara and Koji Igarashi, featuring Michiru Yamane’s orchestral-rock score and the classic voice track.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Secret Codes & Cheats
Check the edition and timing requirements before entering a code. Button names refer to the emulated controller; use your assigned keyboard or controller inputs.
Play as Richter Belmont
Clear game once, start new game with name: RICHTERAfter achieving a clear save file of 180% or higher, start a new campaign and enter your name as RICHTER to play through the entire castle with classic Belmont whip mechanics and sub-weapons.
Keep Starting Alucard Equipment
Unequip gear in first hallway; get knocked past Death by WargBefore entering the room where Death steals your gear, remove your high-tier accessories, jump towards the oncoming Warg monster to trigger a high-knockback hit that slides Alucard past the room trigger, preserving the Alucard Sword and Shield.
Reveal the Inverted Castle (200.6% Map)
Equip Holy Glasses, strike green orb above RichterIn the Castle Keep battle with Richter, equip the Holy Glasses obtained from Maria. Attack the floating green orb controlling him without dealing fatal damage to Richter to unlock the entire upside-down Inverted Castle.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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