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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Metroidvania
Action RPG
Released
October 2, 1997
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence
Developer(s)
Konami
Publisher(s)
Konami
Franchise
Castlevania

As a descendant of Dracula, you must end the vampire bloodline. Can you rid the world of this unspeakable terror? Uncover the mystery of Castlevania and challenge an adventure as legendary as its name. Over 140 different enemies, bosses, and ghastly creatures. Awesome magical spells - transform into a bat, a wolf, or etheral mist. Hidden weapons, secrets, and characters...the largest Castlevania ever!

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