Aria of Sorrow jumps ahead to 2035, when Dracula has long been defeated. During a solar eclipse, Japanese student Soma Cruz is pulled into Dracula's castle, which has been sealed inside the eclipse, and learns that he can absorb the souls of the monsters he kills. Released in 2003 and produced by Koji Igarashi, it is often named the best of the three Game Boy Advance Castlevanias.
The Tactical Soul system is the main hook. Almost every enemy can drop a soul, which grants a projectile attack, a defensive or summoned familiar, a passive bonus, or a movement ability, and building a collection rewards exploration and repeated farming. The castle layout is classic Metroidvania, with abilities unlocking new areas. Supporting characters include the mysterious Genya Arikado and Soma's childhood friend Mina Hakuba. The story includes multiple endings, and finishing it unlocks extra modes. Its sequel, Dawn of Sorrow, continued Soma's story on the Nintendo DS.
Tips for Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Equip the souls you collect and check their effects; some passive souls raise stats or resistances.
Rare souls drop from certain enemies only occasionally, so farm areas where a useful one appears frequently.
Unlocking the true ending depends on what you equip before a key boss, so pay attention to story hints.
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