Castlevania. Symphony of the Night. Super Castlevania IV. Aria of Sorrow. The greatest gothic action games ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Castlevania library across NES, SNES, PS1, and GBA. Here's the definitive verdict for Castlevania fans in 2026.
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SotN (PS1): 97%
SNES + GBA: 100%
Save before every boss
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🎮 Every Classic Castlevania on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlevania (Original) | NES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse | NES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Super Castlevania IV 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Castlevania: Bloodlines | Genesis | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Symphony of the Night 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 10/10 |
| Aria of Sorrow 🏆 | GBA | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Harmony of Dissonance | GBA | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Circle of the Moon | GBA | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Symphony of the Night on R36S — The Greatest Castlevania
- All castle areas accessible
- All bosses fully beatable
- Inverted castle fully playable
- All familiars work correctly
- All spells and abilities work
- 100% map completion possible
- IPS screen makes gothic art stunning
- Save states before every boss
- Never lose exploration progress
- Pocket-sized — explore anywhere
- PS1 emulation 97% accurate
- Iconic soundtrack sounds perfect
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Castlevania
Castlevania games are notoriously challenging. Save states before every boss, before difficult sections, mid-exploration. Symphony of the Night can take 10-20 hours — save states mean you never lose that progress. The R36S makes Castlevania accessible without losing its challenge.
Castlevania's gothic pixel art looks incredible on the R36S IPS screen. Dracula's castle, the inverted castle, the underground caverns — the backlit IPS display brings every dark, atmospheric environment to life with vivid colors and sharp detail.
Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance, and Circle of the Moon — the complete GBA Castlevania trilogy runs at 100% on the R36S. Three of the greatest Metroidvania games ever made, all preloaded, all perfect.
Original Castlevania, Castlevania III, Super Castlevania IV, Bloodlines, Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance, Circle of the Moon — all preloaded. The complete classic Castlevania journey from 1986 to 2003.
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⭐ What Castlevania Fans Say About R36S
“Symphony of the Night at 97% on this tiny device. The entire castle, the inverted castle, all bosses. The IPS screen makes the gothic art look incredible. Best portable SotN experience ever.”
“Aria of Sorrow at 100% on GBA. The soul system works perfectly. All bosses, all areas, all endings accessible. Having the complete GBA Castlevania trilogy on one device is incredible.”
“Super Castlevania IV runs at 100%. The whip mechanics, the rotating rooms, every boss. The SNES emulation is perfect. I've been playing Castlevania games for 30 years and this is the best way to experience them.”
“The complete Castlevania library from NES to GBA, all preloaded. Save states before Death and Dracula are essential. This device is a Castlevania fan's dream come true.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Castlevania in 2026. Symphony of the Night (PS1) runs at 97%, Super Castlevania IV (SNES) at 100%, and all three GBA Castlevania titles (Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance, Circle of the Moon) at 100%. All preloaded with save states.
Yes. Symphony of the Night runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. All castle areas, all bosses, the inverted castle, all familiars and spells work correctly. The entire game is completable including 100% map exploration. SotN comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes, perfectly. Aria of Sorrow runs at 100% on the R36S via GBA emulation. All areas, all bosses, the complete soul collection system, and all endings work correctly. Aria of Sorrow comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Castlevania (NES), Castlevania III (NES), Super Castlevania IV (SNES), Castlevania Bloodlines (Genesis), Symphony of the Night (PS1), Aria of Sorrow (GBA), Harmony of Dissonance (GBA), and Circle of the Moon (GBA). The complete classic Castlevania library from 1986-2003.
Yes. Save states work in all Castlevania games on the R36S. Save before every boss fight — Death, Dracula, SA-X equivalents. Castlevania games are notoriously challenging and save states make them accessible without removing the satisfaction of victory.
