For us hardcore gamers — who are wont to hold Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in almost legendary esteem — it might be kinda galling to see that classic title transmogrified into a puzzle game, let alone one for the iPhone. But, come on, don’t be a closed-minded douche. Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night is an innovative, entertaining, and actually pretty dang faithful gloss on one of the best of the best.
In terms of story, characters, and setting, EotN is essentially identical to its console granddaddy. Alucard, Dracula’s half-human son goes into his father’s castle to pursue vampire hunter Richter Belmont who seems to have been possessed by the spirit of evil and? okay, whatever. Suffice it to say that if you’re familiar with the original’s story, you’ll experience plenty of nostalgia playing through this game. And if you aren’t, you’ll be just as confused as the rest of us, so have no fear. Whatever you’ve played before, you’ll be playing EotN for a while, because ? like SotN ? it requires a lot of backtracking and teleporting around.
