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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania has always been a hallmark franchise but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night changed things forever. Not only did it feature someone who wasn’t a Belmont as the protagonist with Alucard but it brought several role-playing elements like stats and levelling up. Dracula’s castle became a non-linear playground of Metroid-like exploration with secrets and powers that unlocked new sections. There’s a reason the genre is now called Metroidvania, such was the influence of Castlevania.
