Castlevania is a popular game series appearing on many different gaming platforms. It is a series of action RPG games designed with 2D style. Also, this series has been made into a movie and appeared on Netflix. Previously it only appeared on different platforms, but now it has a separate version for mobile platforms with the name Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. This game is a typical example of 2D adventure RPG games because of its compelling content and gameplay throughout the series.
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GAMEPLAY
The setting of the game is inspired by medieval Europe, a time when people believed in monsters like Dracula or Witch. With that infinite inspiration, Symphony of the Night will take players on an intense adventure of Alucard. The adventure takes place in the castle of a Dracula, which was full of various monsters to make Alucard’s adventure difficult. Players not only use Alucard’s fighting skills but also have to devise many different tactics to deal with monsters hiding throughout the castle.
The control mechanism of this game will be simulated like the other Castlevania game to create the smoothest feel of an RPG game. At the same time, this game is combined with the element Hack’n ‘slash, so the action mechanism of this game will help players feel cool hitting sense. For a series of games that have been around for a long time, its interface is similar to those from the 80s or 90s. It is straightforward and primitive but easy to control like any modern game.
Alucard possesses a lot of excellent fighting skills, and players need to use them carefully to be able to survive before fighting Dracula. The player’s journey will be very complicated and challenging as monsters become stronger and more devious with nasty tricks. Moreover, Alucard’s unique skills can also be upgraded to make himself stronger. Players need to complete some conditions to be able to upgrade the skills of the character.
The gameplay has a great depth and gives players the experience that today’s 2D games do not have. Even the level design of “Castlevania” gives players a sense of familiarity from the old game, a medieval-style European castle. The player will be overwhelmed by its beauty and scale when they are a few minutes into this game. The game will also give players a profound story, and players will enjoy it through the dialogue system of this game. Even during Alucard’s adventure, you will meet some familiar and famous characters in the “Castlevania” series.
FEATURES
Savepoint: It is an indispensable feature in the Castlevania series and other 2D adventure games. The savepoint is a relief that any player wants. At the savepoint, Alucard’s health and strength will be restored and a place to restart if the player fails. The way to save the savepoint of this game is unique and needs to be done manually by the player. The visual and sound effects in this game are of high quality compared to its graphics. These elements combine to bring together an atmosphere and feel like returning to the 80s or 90s. Nostalgic, luxurious, flashy, and exciting are the words used to describe the beauty of this game.
