Over the past two decades, the legendaryCastlevania: Symphony of the Nighthas been ported to a myriad of different platforms, including Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PSP, and beyond. These variousSymphony of the Nightports have given players numerous opportunities to experience theclassic action RPGfirsthand, and now there are even more ways to play the game, as it has just stealth launched for mobile devices.
Available on both Android and iOS devices, this newCastlevania: Symphony of the Nightport costs $2.99 and comes with a “brand new continue feature” and achievements for players to unlock. Additionally, the newSymphony of the Nightmobile port has full controller support, touchscreen controls, and it can be played in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
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With respect to the source of thisSotNport, it is seemingly based on the version that was released for PSP and PlayStation 4. This means that fans that have only ever played the original PlayStation release will encounter a brand new script and voice acting in the mobile port, and they will find that it contains some additional content as well, including a new boss battle and playable character.
For the uninitiated,Castlevania: Symphony of the Nightis considered to be incredibly influential in shaping theMetroidvaniagenre that more-contemporary hits likeHollow KnightandOri and the Blind Forestfall under. Receiving critical acclaim upon its initial release,Symphony of the Nightis often cited as one of the best video games of all time, and its port to mobile devices means that long-time fans and newcomers alike can easily play it on the go.
Withseason three of Netflix’sCastlevaniaseriesset to release on Thursday, March 5, now is a pretty good time forSymphony of the Nightto come to Andorid and iOS. While some players may find that the title feels slightly dated next to games likeBloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a recent Metroidvania that was produced bySymphony of the Nightwriter and assistant director Koji Igarashi, it is certainly worth a play from fans of the genre in particular and video game history in general.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Nightis available for PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 4, and mobile devices.
