29 Years Ago, Konami Released One of the Greatest Video Games of All Time, Creating A New Genre

It's March 1997. Gamers everywhere are on the edge of their seat for the latest release from Konami, known for their high-profile IPs: Castlevania, Silent Hill, and several other franchises that dominated conversations in the 90s. Little did anyone know that month would change video games forever, birthing a new genre with one of the greatest games ever released.

Today, March 20, 2026, is the 29th anniversary of the release of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on the PlayStation. A direct sequel to Castlevania...