Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 10,554 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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Even with its Requiem port-specific flaws, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a gaming classic that stands the test of time.
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2 Castlevania masterpieces available for the first time on PlayStation4. Now relive 2 of the greatest titles within the Castlevania series: "Rondo of Blood" (PC Engine) and "Symphony of the Night" (PlayStation).

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,554 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Contains two of the best games in the franchise, offering great gameplay and replay value.
  • Well-executed upscaled graphics and excellent soundtracks enhance the experience.
  • Affordable price point makes it a great value for players wanting to experience these classics.
  • Lacks additional features, such as bonus content or extras that could enhance the package.
  • Some performance issues and glitches detract from the overall experience.
  • The ports feel bare-bones and do not fully capitalize on the potential of modern re-releases.
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the reviewed titles is consistently praised as fantastic and stellar, enhancing the overall gaming experience with smooth audio quality and classic retro vibes. While some users noted the absence of additional features, the soundtracks remain a highlight, contributing significantly to the nostalgia and enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “Incredible gameplay and level design, stellar soundtrack, challenge level is completely customizable.”
    • “Excellent soundtrack, classic, retro gaming at its finest, sprites look crisp.”
    • “Fantastic music and small audio tweaks made for the PlayStation 4.”
    • “The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks the variety that would keep it engaging throughout the gameplay.”
    • “I was disappointed by the soundtrack; it doesn't capture the atmosphere of the game and often feels out of place.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the otherwise immersive experience.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay in Castlevania Requiem is highly praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and excellent level design, offering a challenging experience that can be both rewarding and frustrating. Players appreciate the customizable difficulty and the nostalgic feel of the classic titles, enhanced by a stellar soundtrack and audio improvements for the PlayStation 4.

    • “Incredible gameplay and level design, stellar soundtrack, challenge level is completely customizable.”
    • “With two brilliant retro games in one bundle, the gameplay in Castlevania Requiem is excellent.”
    • “Extremely challenging gameplay, can get frustrating at times, it’s easy to get lost in Symphony of the Night’s massive map.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Overall, the replayability of the collection is highlighted by its inclusion of classic games that provide enjoyable experiences and entertaining trophies. However, some users note that the edited PSP versions, particularly Rondo, detract from the overall replay value due to a lack of additional content.

    • “Contains a couple of the greatest games of all time in one convenient package, offering endlessly enjoyable replay value.”
    • “The game features awesome and often hilarious trophies that enhance the replay experience.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, encouraging players to return for more.”
    • “The PSP versions are edited, and Rondo still lacks depth, which significantly hurts the replay value. The games are here, but that's all; there are no extras.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of new content or challenges makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay, leading to a lack of motivation to replay it after finishing.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of the games are a mixed bag; while some users note that the visuals have aged and lack significant updates, others appreciate the upscaled graphics and optional filters that enhance the classic titles. Overall, the remastered visuals maintain a level of quality that still resonates with players, despite some nostalgia for the original elements.

    • “Collects two ground-breaking classic games that still hold up today, both games are very challenging and equally rewarding, offers great-looking upscaled graphics with decent optional filters.”
    • “The visuals have begun to show their age, making the game feel outdated.”
    • “There was a loss of the original script and voice actors, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “Nothing significant has been added to enhance the graphics, leaving it feeling lackluster.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever and often hilarious trophies, contributing to the overall enjoyment and replay value. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, making it a standout experience among top-tier titles.

    • “Contains a couple of the greatest games of all time in one convenient package, offers endlessly enjoyable replay value, awesome and often hilarious trophies.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized, as it is seen as a simple port of the Dracula X Chronicles without the enhanced 2.5D Rondo of Blood remake, leading to noticeable glitches and performance issues.

    • “Merely a port of the Dracula X Chronicles sans the 2.5D Rondo of Blood remake, with some glitches and performance issues.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized due to glitches and performance issues, as it is primarily a port of the Dracula X Chronicles without the enhanced 2.5D Rondo of Blood remake.

    • “Merely a port of the Dracula X Chronicles sans the 2.5D Rondo of Blood remake, with some glitches and performance issues.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story of "Castlevania: Rondo of Blood" serves as an engaging prequel to the 1792 Dracula X narrative, effectively blending traditional arcade platforming with a compelling plot that fans of the series should not overlook.

    • “As a starting point to the 1792 Dracula X storyline, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is a fantastic 1993 example of the traditional NES Castlevania's arcade platforming template, which shouldn't be missed.”
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