Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
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In 2035, Soma Cruz is pulled into Dracula's castle and discovers he can absorb the souls of monsters. It's the best of the GBA Castlevanias, with a deep soul-collecting system.
Kit's verdict · 9.2/10
Pure 2D Castlevania brilliance on GBA.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Tactical Soul system adds depth
- Great castle design
- Excellent music
Not so much
- Too easy once you master souls
- Collecting every soul is grindy
Play it if fans of Metroidvanias and gothic action.
Skip it if players who hate grinding for drops.
Cheats & codes
Every Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow cheat we know
Starts a new game where you can't collect souls.GBA · Enter it as your name when starting a new file.
Starts a new game where you can't use items.GBA · Enter it as your name when starting a new file.
Single-player only. Cheats can turn off achievements and some saves; use them on a spare save.
Tips
Play it better
- Collect souls from enemies; each grants new powers.
- Equip Bullet, Guardian and Enchanted souls to mix abilities.
- Kill the same enemy multiple times to get its soul.
- Upgrade weapons by buying from Hammer's shop.
- Use the map to find hidden walls.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Koji Igarashi produced it.
- It's set in 2035, far in the future.
- It had a DS sequel, Dawn of Sorrow.
- It's considered one of the best Metroidvanias.
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