Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Next XBLA Game
Microsoft has been taking the lead in their recent XBLA release schedule. Worms, TMNT: 1989 Arcade Game, and this coming Wednesday they’re releasing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. At 800 points, this game is an absolute must-have for Xbox 360 owners. So make sure to visit your local gaming store, pick up some MS points, and let the goodness commence.
Journey Into the Darkness With “Castlevania: Symphony of Night� on Xbox Live Arcade
Celebrate more than two decades of the Castlevania franchise by reliving (or experiencing for the first time) one of the series’ most highly regarded games. The legendary 2D side-scrolling action adventure game from Konami Digital Entertainment, “Castlevania: Symphony of Night,� will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 21 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
The Castlevania franchise is well known for delivering exceptional quality in all elements that make a great game – story, music, level design, character development, gameplay and controls. In “Castlevania: Symphony of Night,� the 12th iteration of the series, gamers take on the role of Alucard, the half-vampire son of the blood-drinker Dracula, as he ventures into his infamous father’s foreboding castle. Along the way, Alucard must collect items, weapons and armor to defeat the powerful boss monsters that block access to key areas of the castle.
“Castlevania: Symphony of Night� is the first full console classic to appear on Xbox Live Arcade and offers dozens of hours of non-linear action RPG gameplay. “Castlevania: Symphony of Night� will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated T for Teen (Animated Blood and Violence).
Game Features
* Play the original version of the game or experience it in enhanced mode with improved graphics and modernized audio and sound effects
* New native widescreen and high-definition support
* Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
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March 16th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
PS Network needs to get some more classics on it… my gosh. I’m tired of seeing movie trailers and “Classics for PSP”.
March 16th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
SON….sweet. I am just waiting to see what other games they will bring to XBL. Maybe they should bring Super Puzzle Fighter…..
March 16th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
Ooooooo….that’d be an awesome game. Marvel vs Capcom 2 needs to make it to the arcade too. “Gunna take you for a riiiiide”
March 16th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
I dunno BB… 800 points is still a lot for the game. Of course I’ll get it and Microsoft will keep over-pricing games as long as we all buy them
I really love how XBLA and other services renew our love for the old games, but I am almost at the point where it would be easier and smarter to just play emulated games on the computer or pick up the old cartridges for next to nothing in a bargain bin somewhere for a dollar or so. About the only possible advantages I see for these XBLA titles has to be convenience and achievement points for those of you who are into them. I seriously think that a majority of old games should be 400 points. I have no problem dropping 400 on a cool old game. I think other games such as Pac Man and Frogger should be more in the ballpark of 100-200 points.
March 17th, 2007 at 12:39 am
I posted it before you…nah nah nah nah nah!
March 17th, 2007 at 11:25 am
I agree with Kezins, 400 MS points should be a hard ceiling for these 5-15 year old recycled games. While new IP games released on the arcade would be justified in demanding a premium price (800+ MS points).
March 17th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
I do realize it’s not all Microsoft’s fault and it has to do with licensing deals and they also have to keep prices around the same ball park as Wii. I do think the gaming industry needs to focus on customer service in the next few years and think about dropping prices on the old games. I know customer-corporate loyalty doesn’t seem like a big thing these days, but it could easily win the console war. If Xbox Live Arcade came out of left field one day and offered a classic game that everyone wanted for say 100-300 points, they would see system sales skyrocket as well.. as word gets around.
I also have a problem with several hundred points for picture packs. Who are they kidding with that?
March 18th, 2007 at 10:40 am
You win MS. I’ll be buying all three.
March 20th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
I GOTTA pick this up when I get the money!
March 20th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Can’t wait… just a few more hours now.
March 25th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Had a chance to play this and TMNT… wow they were fun. It was so nostalgic and so HDrific.
March 26th, 2007 at 12:13 am
I bought Castlevania.. It’s still an amazing game, even if the voice acting is laughable.