Audra Bowling
RPGFanCastlevania: Symphony of the Night Review | RPGFan
Published 10/31/2023
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PS4 - 10/26/2018
Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood
Experience two of the greatest games from the famous Castlevania series. Make your way to the top of Dracula's castle as Richter Belmont, descendant of the famed clan of vampire hunters, in 'Rondo of Blood', or take the leading role as Dracula's son Alucard in 'Symphony of the Night'. Enjoy the unique world, the epic classical background music, and the side-scrolling action of the Castlevania series!
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- Konami Digital Entertainment
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- Konami Digital Entertainment
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Critic avg
77
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Score range
60–95
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The critic average is 77 across 20 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Joel Couture
CGMagazineCGMagazine Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review
Published 11/12/2018
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Hodges
TechRaptorCastlevania Requiem Review – Two For One On Vampires
Published 11/10/2018
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalIsaac Monterose
COGconnectedCastlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review – Bloodsucking Good Time
Published 11/10/2018
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSahil Lala
Invision CommunityCastlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review
Published 11/8/2018
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineCastlevania Requiem Review – Bloody Brilliant
Published 11/6/2018
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJamie O'Neill
Push SquareCastlevania Requiem - A Compelling Collection of Two Classics
Published 11/5/2018
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBryan Lawver
GamingTrendGamingTrend Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review
Published 11/5/2018
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Barder
ForbesForbes Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review
Published 11/3/2018
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Orselli
Niche GamerCastlevania Requiem Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood Review - Divine Bloodline - Niche Gamer
Published 11/1/2018
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95
+18 vs critic avg
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