Castlevania: Symphony of Night coming to Xbox Live Arcade

Castlevania: Symphony of Night coming to Xbox Live Arcade

Software giant Microsoft is expected to launch the highly anticipated Castlevania: Symphony of Night on their Xbox Live Arcade virtual console today.

The company is likely to make available a trial version for play to enable the gamers to check the game out. The full version is going to cost 800 Microsoft Points.

About the game:
In Castlevania: Symphony of Night, the 12th iteration of the series, gamers take on the role of Alucard, the half-vampire son of the blood-drinker Dracula, as he ventures into his infamous father’s foreboding castle. Along the way, Alucard must collect items, weapons and armor to defeat the powerful boss monsters that block access to key areas of the castle.

Microsoft stated in a release that the game is essentially the original version but feature enhanced mode with improved graphics and sound. Gamers with HDTV equipment will be able to make use of widescreen and HD support too.