One hell of a nostalgia trip.
Sotn combines action,adventure and rpg elements to formulate a perfect battle system you will always be lusting for just one more kill to get Alucard stronger. Graphics, well let me start out by saying it's rather ironic that the playstation first introduced 3d graphics and in the end ONE of the best games on the system would be a 2d game. But these graphics were one of a kind probably the best 2d graphics i have ever seen in my life they still look amazing even to todays standards. Yes this game has withstood the test of time when it comes to graphics, these graphics will never look bad.
Sound the soundtrack for this game is just breath taking you wont believe that it's video game music. It has the original castlevania feel and music along with orchestra, techno, hard rock, and retro. This soundtrack alone is worth buying the game and it is a close call to what is actually better ff7 or this soundtrack i guess the world will never know eh. Sound effects yes these are the best in the series hands down. These sound effects are even classic, from the sword slashes to slicing open a lantern hanging from the ceiling. The bosses,enemys and weapons combine some classic sound's.
Bottom line if you dont own this game already do anything you can to get your hands on it and when you do dont give it up for anything. It's a rare jem and it's something to hold onto forever. From the gothic atmosphere to the core gameplay this will be one to remember for generations to come.