Castlevania Symphony of the Night was released by Konami in 1997 for the PlayStation, opening with Richter Belmont confronting Dracula in a rematch of the previous game's finale. The English voice acting in that prologue became legendary online for its theatrical delivery. Clips and quotes circulated on forums, YouTube and soundboards through the 2000s, turning Richter into a shorthand for heroic retro gaming drama. The moment remains widely quoted because it captures the era's dub style perfectly.