Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Set in 2035, this GBA masterpiece introduces Soma Cruz - a reincarnation of Dracula with the power to absorb enemy souls. Features the revolutionary Tactical Soul system with 112 collectible abilities that transform gameplay.
Platform
Game Boy Advance
Year
2003
Genre
Action-Adventure
Developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Controls
About This Game
The first futuristic Castlevania reimagines Dracula's castle as a solar eclipse phenomenon over Tokyo, blending Gothic horror with cyberpunk aesthetics.
Souls drop from enemies with rarity tiers (common/rare), creating addictive farming mechanics. Top-tier souls like 'Black Panther' enable game-breaking speedruns.
New Game+ introduces Julius Belmont as a playable character with classic whip mechanics, foreshadowing Dawn of Sorrow's multi-character system.
Sold 1.5 million copies. Holds 91/100 on Metacritic - the highest-rated GBA Castlevania and considered one of the best Metroidvanias ever made.
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