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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Game » consists of 14 releases. First released on Oct 02, 1997

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a 2D action-adventure platformer known for introducing a new style of open-ended gameplay mixed with RPG-like mechanics.

Can I get some help from the Castlevania Veterans?

#1 Posted by Irishranger (205 posts) - 2 years, 7 months ago

I just bought the XBLA version of this because I never got the chance to try the Castlevania games growing up.  Then Lords of Shadow caught my eye and I intend on getting that when I get the cash, but I thought I'd try to experience some old school Castlevania beforehand. 
 
My problem is that the Arcade version leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to instruction for a newbie.  No reprinted manual available and the how to play topic in the options is a joke.  Can someone point me in the direction of a good resource to teach me how the game mechanics work and so forth.  I don't even know what all the HUD items are :-p 
 
Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance!
#2 Posted by Jost1 (2062 posts) - 2 years, 7 months ago
@Irishranger said:

" I just bought the XBLA version of this because I never got the chance to try the Castlevania games growing up.  Then Lords of Shadow caught my eye and I intend on getting that when I get the cash, but I thought I'd try to experience some old school Castlevania beforehand.  My problem is that the Arcade version leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to instruction for a newbie.  No reprinted manual available and the how to play topic in the options is a joke.  Can someone point me in the direction of a good resource to teach me how the game mechanics work and so forth.  I don't even know what all the HUD items are :-p  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance! "

 http://guides.ign.com/guides/846656/   try this one
 
I agree, it's a bit obscure and hard to learn but STICK WITH IT. It's a fucking outstanding title.
#3 Posted by Irishranger (205 posts) - 2 years, 7 months ago
@josty81:
Thanks. Looks like just what I needed.  Much appreciated.
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