Live Arcade Wednesday 03/20/07: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
The first original console title for the Xbox 360′s Live Arcade is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Considered by many to be a rebirth of the Castlevania series by adding in a dash of RPG elements, this 13th Castlevania installment is a sort of rebirth for the 360 as well, breaking the 50mb limit (ringing in a 95mb). Leave it to a classic like this one to make Microsoft bend in Konami’s favor.
SOTN is 800 points ($10 US). Full specs after the jump.
Official Release: Recreated and enhanced for Xbox 360™, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is better than before with enhanced graphics, new achievements, and Xbox Live® leaderboards.
Years ago, Richter Belmont faced the nightmare creature Dracula in what was supposed to be the final showdown to rid the world of his evil. Instead, Dracula’s castle has once again risen from the mists to threaten the safety of the world.
Alucard, a mysterious figure with his own motivations, has taken it upon himself to enter the new castle, confront the evil, and attempt to destroy Dracula once and for all. With swords and magic, he must face hordes of undead demons who will attempt to stop him from harming their master. Unknown allies also await Alucard to help him in his journey. Can Alucard uncover the full truth behind the source of Dracula’s power?
* Two versions: Play the original version of the game or experience it in enhanced mode with improved graphics and modernized audio and sound effects.
* Non-linear gameplay: Collect items, weapons and armor to defeat the powerful boss monsters that block access to key areas of the castle.
* Xbox 360 enhancements: Earn 12 achievements and 200 Gamerscore points, and check the top players with the online leaderboards.
Via Xbox.com
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