<Tr> <Th> Genre (s) </Th> <Td> Platform - adventure (Metroidvania), action role - playing </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Mode (s) </Th> <Td> Single - player </Td> </Tr> <P> Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a platform - adventure action role - playing game developed and published by Konami in 1997 for the PlayStation . It was directed and produced by Toru Hagihara, with Koji Igarashi acting as assistant director . It is the direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood taking place four years later . It features Dracula's dhampir son Alucard as the protagonist rising from his slumber to explore the Dracula's castle which has re-appeared after Richter Belmont has vanished . It marks a break from previous games in the series, introducing exploration, non-linear level design and role - playing elements . </P> <P> Initially, the game was unsuccessful--particularly in the United States where it was meagerly publicized--but thanks to praise by critics, it gained sales through word - of - mouth and became a hit . It has been re-released on several consoles and is considered a sleeper hit, a cult classic, and one of the best video games ever made . </P>

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