Symphony of the Night will forever be perfect to me regardless of its flaws. The decadent sprite work and animations, beautiful soundtrack, weapon variety, and the attention to small secrets and details live rent-free in my heart. The cheesy voice acting but genuinely meaningful story are a timeless monument in video gaming history. It also remains a shining example of one of my favorite Metroidvania maps that I've ever had the pleasure and joy to explore.

My opinion comes with a full childhood of bias, but this will likely remain one of my favorite games of all time for the rest of my life.