Topic: Happy 18th Birthday Symphony of the Night!

[Ratty]

On March 20th, 1997 Akumajō Dracula X: Gekka no Yasōkyoku was released in Japan. It would later become better known as "Symphony of the Night" in other parts of the world.
A turning point for the Castlevania series and a milestone for video gaming in general, it is still loved to this day.

So now would be a good time to share thoughts or memories on the game.

I remember I first played it about 13 or so years after it came out, playing 30 hours over one long weekend, because the game is just that good. I really need to get around to finally playing my Saturn port I bought a few years ago.

[uzo]

Already? Damn.

[Inccubus]

Ha! I didn't know that. Today I turned 37, too.

[X]

Just wait till 2017. Then the game will be 20 years old. How old do ya feel now, eh? Anyone? Me? Yes...

I had no idea this game was released until me and my bro saw it at a video game rental shop. We picked it up and it was the best decision we ever made. I was skeptic at first because most games for the PS1 were 3D and I still wasn't into them yet. I'm a bit of a late-bloomer on many fronts.

[piscesdreams]

I remember renting it and expecting another classicvania as I had not read much about since CV64 was what was really being covered by gaming mags.

At first I did not care for it, but then I realized it played like Metroid and became very invested. When I found the inverted dungeon I about shit my pants.

[Dracula9]

Three more years and we can get SotN totally wasted.

[Shiroi Koumori]

Lol, D9.

Man, I feel old again. (for the nth time this week)
I love that game!

Hmmm... I posted my Alucard cross stitch 2 days ago. Wow, what timing!

[Belmont Stakes]

Playing as Alucard was one of the great experiences in gaming. Amazing how things have changed.
Time does fly. I am 42 on Monday and it makes wonder if I am the oldest guy in here. I doubt it.
Remember, you are only as old as you smell.

[X]

What a way to invite immortality, lol.

[Ratty]

Ha! I didn't know that. Today I turned 37, too.

Oh cool, late Happy Birthday! ^_^

Playing as Alucard was one of the great experiences in gaming. Amazing how things have changed.
Time does fly. I am 42 on Monday and it makes wonder if I am the oldest guy in here. I doubt it.
Remember, you are only as old as you smell.

Happy Birthday

[crisis]

I am 42 on Monday and it makes wonder if I am the oldest guy in here. I doubt it.

Jorge and i are pushing 60 @_@

[BLOOD MONKEY]

Jorge and i are pushing 60 @_@

B-B-B-But you're 29....

[Belmontoya]

I still remember picking it up from funcoland the day it came out. I played it it non stop eventually beating it with the help of my older brother. I lacked the patience for some parts. I remember getting very frustrated the first time through. I was like 12...

I also remember having to send it off to get it doctored for scratches. This was before the at home cd buffers were out. It cost me $10 to get it fixed so I could play through a second time!

It was truly a masterpiece!

[Chernabogue]

Oh crap, I feel... quite young actually. I was 6 when SotN came out, but only played it way later.

[piscesdreams]

I can't believe it has been this long. I was 12 when this game came out. Where is my cane? I'm getting old...