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#96. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1, 1997)
I don't know what a Metroidvania is or isn't anymore, but I know this is one and it's also not the last one you'll see on my list. I would probably have this game much higher if I played it more inmy youth but I only played it further down the line and I felt like it may have not quite held up well compared to more contemporaries ones- mostly due to the fact that until you start to make some upgrades to Alucard, the momentum feels a little stunted by needing to stopto attack if you're on the ground, or the sword not being long enough to feel really good. I mean sure you get some better weapons later ok. But the sword is what I associate most with Alucard. My issues with the game stop there as this style of game will always be one of the most appealing to me. The mix with RPG elements is a good one, and going around, exploring, noting places to come back later, and then wrecking those enemies when you're much stronger, only to discover new areas is always a great gaming feeling. Obviously you have to love the ridiculous opening sequence (Richter is my favorite Belmont), and the whole "spoiler" 2nd half of the game was unexpected for me, even having played it so many years after it came out. The fact I have it this high despite the fact I think it's not the best aged game I think speaks wonders to it. Also having played it at an older age, some stuff doesn't quite stay in the memory banks as much, except for the feeling of always liking these games.

Also the final boss version of Dracula is rad af



Up next: This game's fun with friends. Solid character options. Not all of them though.

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