The average user rating for this Game is 9.5 out of 10 (based on 60 Votes).
Max gave it a10: I would have given it a 100 if I could. This game is nothing less than a spiritual journey, almost holy and god like. Music was awesome, Gameplay was perfect which sets a new standard for all 2d games to come and the Graphics were exceptionally good specially for it being a Ps one game and being 2d at the same time.
Tito H gave it a10: The best side-scroller, the best Castlevania, the best PSOne game, and one of the best of all time.Beautiful graphics, unforgettable soundtrack, dozens of enemies, hundreds of itens and even cool bugs!Before this game i hated Castlevania, now it's easily one of my favorite series.
Adam RW gave it a9: The gameplay is a benchmark for all (hopefully, possibly, someday, maybe not) future 2D sidescrolling adventure games. Much like Super Metroid, but quite innnovative none the less. 2D pixel gaming heaven.
Richter B. gave it a10: This game was a break through when it was created not just because the soundtrack was incredible, the visuals were stunning, the variety of characters you could play with, the multitude of weapons and items, infinite combinations of the former and secret powers, but because it offered what a lot of games did not at the time and that was freedom of environment in a 2-D. Super metroid was one of the predecessors to this type of gameplay and it holds its crown for its ability on the Super NES. Castlevania was the definitive for PS because it took that powefully free and entertaining gameplay with a classic story and game to more depth and adventure than ever before. It was similar to Fable on X box or Lament on PS2 but it still out classes both with its sheer amount of charater and playable variability. If only we could have more games with such fun, simplicity and depth that keeps you asking for more.
Samusaran43 gave it a10: Great Castlevania game. This is one of my most liked game in the series. I just bought it and started playing it even though I've played the newer ones. One thing I love about SOTN is it seems to be a combination of Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance, Aria of Sorrow, and Dawn of Sorrow all of which I loved. To me, this is the best game in the series. Sure the voice acting and storyline might need work, but those are small sacrifices of the sheer genus that Konami did when they made this game in 1997. I hope that they will make another one that surpasses this game, DOS comes close but almost passes.
Alucart gave it a5: Played, finished it with the 197% completion rate, but never found it being an exciting game. Maybe it's because of the reason that I finished Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Dawn of Sorrow not so long ago and they make this one to feel somewhat lacky, messy and boring. That, or this game is just over-rated. One thing is for sure (okay, two things): The voice acting is indeed _horrible_ (it's a common fact) and the game's plot was really uninteresting (or badly attached in the game).
Chris P. gave it a10: I'll keep this short. Symphony of the Night was the best game on the Playstation. Hundreds of weapons to collect throughout the castle, along with some of the most enjoyable sidescrolling action since Super Metroid is why this game is lauded as being one of the best. Ever. Period.
Aaron C. gave it a10: Not only is it one of the best contructed and enjoyable games I've ever played, but it also has a soundtrack that will absolutely blow you away!
Cody K. gave it a10: This game is easily the most fun I’ve ever had with my Playstation. There’s not much else to say. It’s simply the best 2D scrolling, action, adventure, role-playing game of all time… a true classic.
Pedro D. gave it a10: Many hours have been spent on this game and every couples years i break it out to play again.
Becca V. gave it a10: Castlevania: SotN is one of the best games I've ever played. I play it over and over again and never get sick of it. With alternate endings, ultimate weapons, and dares from my brother, it just gets more and more interesting as I play it. ^_^ Yeah. Totally kick ass. I dunno how someone could not love this game.
Manuel M. gave it a10: Bad ass.
Yo mamma gave it a10: F YEAH! castlevania SOTN is the most Kick ass game ever and the music rocks!
Sean M. gave it a10: Even though some of the newer GBA Castlevania games are very good, none have ever approached the mood, majesty, and brilliance of this incarnation of the classic series. This is without a doubt the most lovingly crafted and polished of all Castlevania games, and it is the best. It is in my top three console games ever. Masterpiece would not be too strong a word to use when referring to this game.
Jon R. gave it a10: One of the absolute best games ever in my opinion. One of the few games I've played through more than 5 times and I've been gaming since '84!
Josh B. gave it a10: One of the best games ever in top 10 for sure.
Fighter17 gave it a 10: Who could hate this game?
Death gave it a 10: Play this game with all your life!!the best castlevania ever!!
Raven W. gave it a 10: Best CastleVania game ever, best music, Alucard is the coolest character ever, its awesome!!
Bunny gave it a 10: Best Castlevania Game EVER Incredible Music. If you think it has a bad plot, you just dont play Castlevania much. The game Is really long because you have to do the entire castle twice except the socond time its all upside down and the monsters are much more difficult. Even though the final boss was too easy, theres alot more bosses that make up for that fact. I recommend anyone that wants to try a good game should get this!
Eetu S. gave it a 10: Great game with awesome music (by Michiru Yamane) and graphics.
killer_ejv gave it a 10: BEST MUSIC!!!!!
Alucard gave it a 10: If I could I would rate this a 912390132098. It is an AMAZING game. Go get it now and play it if you haven't already.
Joe G. gave it a 10: One of the best castlevanias ever! I feel that with this, people should play all three for gameboy. Alucard can't be topped. Hopefully the PS2 Castlevania Lament Of Innocence will be up to par with this one. SOTN is the best game ever.
Peter G. gave it a 10: Castlevania SOTN is one of those games: easy to pick up, impossible to put down. This game has established itself in many peoples opinion as the best platformer of all time, it oozes quality and longevity. The graphics being although 2d have a feel all of their own!! Unmissable!!!!
Dogelopi M. gave it a 10: This game is one of Konami's greatest hits by far. Best Castelvania ever made. I say we kick out 3d and go back to 2d as Marco F. said!
Thornton G. gave it a 10: This is the best game I have ever played. I going on my seventh year of plaing it because I want to see if you can really turn into a DRAGON not just in stone.
Marco F. gave it a 10: Castlevania: Symphony of The Night proves that graphics arent everything in a video game. Still holding its original 2-D graphics, this game has to be , hands down , the best video game ever made. I only wish more games would be like it. Now that the new generation of video games are trying to push on perfecting 3D graphics , i say get rid of 3D , lets go back to the old school 2D graphics. Can't wait for Konami's next Castlevania series !!
Fran F. gave it a 10: Best game ever made in the history of the industry! The ONLY thing bad I can say about the game is it ended! Definitely could be outlawed by the government for it's pure addiction. Never mind online gaming, play SotN!
[Anonymous] gave it a 10: The best Castlevania ever and one of the greatest games of all time on any platform.
K gave it a 10: This is the best castlevania ever.
King Knop gave it a 10: One of the best games ever made.
Alysha M. gave it a 10: On a scale from one to ten this game is an eleven.
Jason G. gave it a 10: Best action/RPG game for PS1 I ever played!
Adolf H. gave it a 10: Hell ya best game ever.
Jason H. gave it a 10: If i could i would rate this a possible 3000 ----- 1-10.
Adrain H. gave it a 10: This is the best game ever!
Simon B. gave it a 10: Best damn game ever for the PSX!!!
Roger S. gave it a 10: Aside from the bad voice overs, this game is one that every true Castlevaina fan should own, than again... if you are a Castlevania fan you already know that! KONAMI, PLEASE RELEASE MORE OF THE JAPANESE ONLY TITLES HERE IN THE U.S!
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