Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night — the game is primarily a drop-piece puzzle game, although it combines RPG elements. Throughout the game, the player is presented with various path options to explore Castlevania and fight enemies in puzzle versus puzzle matches. This is taken into account in the inventory system, where the player can equip various items such as weapons, armor, and relics, which grant various boosts and powers, as well as powerful spells that he can use in battle. Additionally, it has an experience system that allows the player to level up while gaining points, which they can then distribute across various stats to customize their character.