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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a 1997 action role-playing game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It is a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, set f
European box art by Ayami Kojima, featuring protagonist Alucard
European box art by Ayami Kojima, featuring protagonist Alucard
The player, as Alucard, explores Dracula's castle – a large, interconnected area – and fights enemies on his way.
The player, as Alucard, explores Dracula's castle – a large, interconnected area – and fights enemies on his way.
Metroidvania
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A Metroidvania, also known as Search Action in Japan, is a sub-genre of action-adventure games focused on nonlinear exploration and guided progression with a need to acquire key items to enter certain
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
…innovations, atmosphere, visuals and soundtrack with criticism directed towards the voice acting. It is also considered the definitive pioneer of the Metroidvania genre, combining the two games and inspiring numerous exploration-based action-adventure games ever since. Symphony of the Night would have a lasting…
Screenshot of the 2013 Metroidvania game Guacamelee!
Screenshot of the 2013 Metroidvania game Guacamelee!
Koji Igarashi is credited with establishing defining features of the Metroidvania genre.
Koji Igarashi is credited with establishing defining features of the Metroidvania genre.
In Guacamelee!, the player gains the ability to temporarily turn their human character into a chicken, allowing them to pass through low-height corrid
In Guacamelee!, the player gains the ability to temporarily turn their human character into a chicken, allowing them to pass through low-height corridors and discover secrets.