E64 - “Symphony of the Night: The Gothic Masterpiece That Changed Gaming Forever”

Step into the gothic halls of Dracula’s Castle as Toby takes you on a deep dive into Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — one of the most influential, stylish, and groundbreaking games ever created.

In this episode of the Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we explore:

🦇 Why 1997 was the worst—and best—year to release a 2D game

⚔️ How Koji Igarashi reinvented Castlevania forever

👑 Alucard’s iconic design, movement, and legendary style

🏰 The brilliant layout of Dracula’s Castle and the mind-blowing Inverted Castle twist

🎵 Michiru Yamane’s timeless soundtrack that defined a generation

👹 The game’s unforgettable bosses, weapons, secrets, and wild hidden mechanics

📜 Trivia, development stories, and weird facts only true fans know

💬 Toby’s personal thoughts on why SOTN is still untouchable today

Whether you grew up with the PlayStation 1 or you’re discovering Symphony of the Night for the first time, this episode celebrates everything that makes the game a gothic masterpiece.

Stay retro. Stay curious. And watch out for upside-down castles.

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