Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PS1
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| 2026-04-05 | £506.45 | £18.55 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-04-04 | £506.45 | £18.55 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-04-03 | £507.70 | £18.52 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-04-02 | £507.65 | £18.41 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-04-01 | £507.70 | £18.52 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | £507.73 | £18.57 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-30 | £507.68 | £18.47 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-29 | £506.99 | £18.47 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-28 | £506.99 | £18.47 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-27 | £506.95 | £18.37 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-26 | £506.93 | £18.32 | £850.00 | 8 |
| 2026-03-25 | £506.90 | £18.26 | £850.00 | 8 |
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Game History
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET) and published by Konami. The game was directed by Toru Hagihara and produced by Koji Igarashi, who would become a legendary figure in the Castlevania franchise. The development team drew inspiration from previous Castlevania titles while pioneering a new direction for the series.
Symphony of the Night was first released in Japan on March 17, 1997, for the PlayStation. North American release followed on September 30, 1997, while Europe received the game in 1998. The PS1 version became the most widely known iteration, though the game was later ported to other platforms including the Sega Saturn, which included additional content.
Upon launch, the game received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its expansive castle, fluid animation, and engaging gameplay. However, initial commercial performance in North America was modest, partly due to competition and limited marketing visibility at the time. The game gradually built a stronger reputation through word-of-mouth and would eventually be recognized as a critical darling in retrospective assessments.
Symphony of the Night is historically significant because it essentially created the "Metroidvania" subgenre—a style combining exploration, non-linear progression, and character development that became enormously influential in game design. The title demonstrated that 2D gaming remained viable during the transition to 3D and inspired countless developers to adopt the formula. For collectors today, the original PS1 release commands relatively high prices due to its cultural importance and recognition as a landmark title in gaming history.
An interesting development detail is that the game was originally conceived as a drastically different title. Early concepts evolved significantly during production, and the Sega Saturn version featured additional areas, including a mirrored castle, which became a notable distinction between versions. The game's protagonist Alucard and his voice acting—particularly his somewhat unusual English voice performance—became iconic elements of the game's identity and are often referenced by fans.