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'''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''', also called '''Castlevania: Nocturne in the Moonlight''' in some regions and often abbreviated ''SotN'', was the first Castlevania game released by [[Konami]] for the [[PlayStation]] and started the new style of Castlevania games known as "Metroidvanias", which were more action-adventure with RPG elements, rather than traditional action/platformers.  
'''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''', also called '''Castlevania: Nocturne in the Moonlight''' in some regions and often abbreviated '''SotN''', was the first [[:Category:Castlevania|Castlevania]] game released by [[Konami]] for the [[PlayStation]] and started the new style of Castlevania games known as "Metroidvanias", which were [[action-adventure]]s rather than traditional platformers.  


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The main protagonist is Alucard, son of Dracula, and ally of Trevor Belmont 347 years earlier (in [[Castlevania 3:Dracula's Curse]]). ''SotN'' is a direct sequel to ''[[Demon Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood]]'' (aka ''Rondo of Blood''), taking place five years later. Dracula's castle has mysteriously returned ahead of schedule and the Belmont on Vampire Killer duty has vanished. The imbalance in the forces of evil awakens Alucard from his eternal slumber, who sets off to investigate.
The main protagonist is Alucard, son of Dracula, and ally of Trevor Belmont 347 years earlier (in [[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]). SotN is a direct sequel to [[Demon Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood]], taking place five years later. Dracula's castle has mysteriously returned ahead of schedule and the Belmont on Vampire Killer duty has vanished. The imbalance in the forces of evil awakens Alucard from his eternal slumber, who sets off to investigate.


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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, also called Castlevania: Nocturne in the Moonlight in some regions and often abbreviated SotN, was the first Castlevania game released by Konami for the PlayStation and started the new style of Castlevania games known as "Metroidvanias", which were action-adventures rather than traditional platformers.

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The main protagonist is Alucard, son of Dracula, and ally of Trevor Belmont 347 years earlier (in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse). SotN is a direct sequel to Demon Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood, taking place five years later. Dracula's castle has mysteriously returned ahead of schedule and the Belmont on Vampire Killer duty has vanished. The imbalance in the forces of evil awakens Alucard from his eternal slumber, who sets off to investigate.

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