Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a critically acclaimed 2D action-adventure game developed by Konami for the PlayStation 3. Set after Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, players control Alucard as he explores Dracula's castle, which has resurfaced. The game features a non-linear gameplay style, allowing players to battle enemies, discover hidden abilities, and uncover secrets throughout the expansive environment.
A seminal 2D metroidvania in which after the events of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (1993), a man named Alucard arrives at Dracula's castle after it rises from the rubble, and seeks to defeat the evil contained within it once and for all by exploring, fighting its inhabitants and collecting the various weapons and abilities hidden in its depths.