Castlevania. Super Castlevania IV. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. The greatest action-platformers and Metroidvanias ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Castlevania library. Here's the definitive verdict for Belmont fans in 2026.
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R36S — $79.99
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Symphony of the Night: 97%
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All 100% compatible
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6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Classic Castlevania on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlevania | NES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse | NES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Super Castlevania IV 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 🏆 | PS1 | ✅ 97% | 10/10 |
| Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 🏆 | GBA | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance | GBA | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Symphony of the Night on R36S — The Greatest Castlevania
- Full castle exploration
- Inverted castle accessible
- All familiars work
- All relics collectible
- All boss fights beatable
- Both endings accessible
- IPS screen makes gothic art vivid
- Alucard's animations fluid
- Save states mid-castle
- Yamane's soundtrack perfect
- Portable Metroidvania — anywhere
- Best PS1 handheld under $100
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Castlevania
Symphony of the Night's famous inverted castle — the second half of the game — is fully accessible on the R36S. All inverted castle bosses, all relics, and both endings (good ending with Maria, bad ending without) are achievable. The complete SOTN experience in your pocket.
Super Castlevania IV runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. Simon's 8-directional whip, all 11 stages, all bosses including Dracula's final form — all work perfectly. The IPS screen makes the Mode 7 effects and detailed sprite work look incredible.
Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance both run at 100% on the R36S via GBA emulation. The soul system, all enemy souls, all castle areas, all endings — all work correctly. The best GBA Castlevanias in your pocket.
Castlevania (NES), CV III, Super CV IV (SNES), Symphony of the Night (PS1), Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance (GBA) — all preloaded. The complete classic Castlevania saga from 1986-2003 in your pocket for $79.99.
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⭐ What Castlevania Fans Say About R36S
“Symphony of the Night at 97% on this tiny device. The inverted castle, all relics, both endings. Yamane's soundtrack sounds incredible. The gothic art on the IPS screen is stunning. Best portable SOTN ever.”
“Aria of Sorrow at 100% on GBA. All souls, all areas, all three endings, Julius mode. The soul system works perfectly. The R36S is the definitive portable Aria of Sorrow machine.”
“Super Castlevania IV at 100%. Simon's 8-directional whip, all 11 stages, Dracula's final form. The Mode 7 effects look incredible on the IPS screen. Best portable CV4 experience ever made.”
“The complete Castlevania library preloaded for $79.99. NES, SNES, PS1, GBA — all the classics. No other handheld under $100 runs the full CV library this well. The R36S is the ultimate Castlevania machine.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Castlevania in 2026. Symphony of the Night runs at 97% via PS1, Aria of Sorrow at 100% via GBA, Super Castlevania IV at 100% via SNES, and the NES classics at 100%. The complete classic Castlevania library comes preloaded.
Yes. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night runs at 97% on the R36S via PS1 emulation. The full castle, the inverted castle, all relics, all familiars, all boss fights, and both endings are accessible. SOTN comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Yes, perfectly. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow runs at 100% on the R36S via GBA emulation. All souls, all castle areas, all three endings, and Julius mode all work correctly. Aria of Sorrow comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Castlevania (NES), Castlevania III (NES), Super Castlevania IV (SNES), Symphony of the Night (PS1), Aria of Sorrow (GBA), and Harmony of Dissonance (GBA) all come preloaded on the iGC R36S. The complete classic Castlevania library from 1986-2003.
Yes. The inverted castle in Symphony of the Night is fully accessible on the R36S. All inverted castle areas, all inverted castle bosses, and both endings (good ending with Maria, standard ending) are achievable. The complete SOTN experience is available on the R36S.
