Hi all,got sotn for ps1 in the post,been after it since 1999!Finally got it from this fourm!I know its regarded as an all time classic(and i dont doubt that it is!)Just wanted peoples opinions on what ive good to look foward to!(Only ever played the 3 gba games)
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Last edited by SuperDanX; 09-05-2005, 13:32. -
Well superdanx, You can look forward to arguably the best game in history. It's absolutely fantastic from start to finish. If I can reccomend one thing to you, Don't read any FAQS at all (it'll totally spoil the game) and don't read any more on this topic as someone might give away some the games secrets (which are always a million times better when you find them yourself)
Seriously, I wish to god I could play this again for the first time. I never complete games more than once but I completed this 7 times. -
Agreed, it's an excellent title. Easily my number one PSX game, and one of my favourite games of all time. Hauntingly good - be prepared to lose at least a few weeks of your life to it.Comment
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It's an absolutely brilliant game. Enjoy!Comment
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How much did you pay for it out of interest,what does it go for generally and what is the best version to get?Comment
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The best version to get is the American version. The PAL version has massive borders and the Japanese one has a little bit too much Japanese. The US version was rereleased on Greatest Hits and hence can be found for between ?10 - ?15.Comment
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But, the Japanes version had two extra familiars and some extra items....Comment
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I'd rather have the game entirely in English. Although the boxart on the American release is awful. The Japanese and PAL original releases with the music CD and artbook are nice to have sitting on the shelf though.Comment
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yeah. I know. I have both versions because I'm a castlevania fanfox. I just thought I'd mention the extra stuff (mainly to show off) I was hoping that I'd somehow gain extra respect in the forum...Comment
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I never understood what went wrong with the PAL version. At the time, Konami were putting out some relatively decent PAL conversions - Suikoden and Vandal Hearts both only have small borders - but SotN is absolutely awful.Comment
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it had boarders even in the US/jap versions, so the borders in the pal one were ****ed.Comment
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Don't hunt me down- because I must say I don't like Symphony!
It has very dull graphics- and a sombre atmosphere. I just don't like the sedate nature of the action- it is too much like a boring version of Metroid for my liking. There are too few exciting moments in this that stir my adrenaline- and the graphics seem a bit anorexic and lifeless( in a bad way
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I would never call it a bad game- but as a CV fan it really disappointed me.Comment
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Got the us version for the reasons already stated and the fact outside of ebay ive never even seen a pal copy and ive been looking for 6 years!!Pal version is worth ?50 to ?60,us version about ?20,didnt pay for my copy traded it for my uk pal dreamcast copy of rez!Some people may call me crazy but i didnt like rez!!I besides i picked it up 2 years ago used for ?5!(yes ?5)im well aware i couldve got a lot more for it,but even the us sotn aint to easy to get outside of ebay.(belive me i tried!)Originally posted by Nick PaveyComment
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Funny enough I got SOTN in the post on Saturday. I got the US version for $19 off fleabay. Played it a bit - and am loving it, especially the absolutely belting music. I think that this one is going to be my most played PSX title for a while.....
Someone was right though - shocking US boxart. When you consider how good previous Castlevania art has been, anyway......Comment
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Something that I always found interesting regarding SOTN.
Found in this article:Eventually my ability to speak returns and I get talking to a small man with big, round sad eyes. He collects only Konami titles published between 1993 and 1999. When he speaks, his Japanese is soft and quiet. He has just purchased his fifth copy of 'Castlevania - Symphony Of The Night'. I ask him what is so special about this version. He tells me that in this particular copy, all the named characters and creatures in the game have been replaced with the names of Konami staff. Obviously never intended for release to the public. That alone makes the copy unique.
Having been fortunate enough to meet and know the writer personally, he has confirmed that there really was an uber rare version as described in the article.
I always though that was neat. Otherwise easily my favourite PS1 game.
Can you believe the fools at Konami USA, in all gross incompetence, did NOT actually want to release it in America? They didn't like the fact that it was 2D, and not very advanced. Thankfully they were proven wrong. Unfortunately I can't remember where I saw the interview stating that.Comment
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