Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow - Nintendo GBA

In any case, for fans, Aria of Sorrow resembles the previous two games on the GBA, which in turn resemble Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on the Playstation. However, Aria of Sorrow is still a bit different. Instead of taking place in a gothic, dark past, it is set in a gothic, dark future; however, you don't notice any of this while playing. It's still the beloved catacombs in a grand castle where this game takes place.

Our white-haired hero named Soma Cruz battles a true army of undead and other creatures in Count Dracula's castle, while collecting their souls by slashing and stabbing to gain extra powers. There are countless souls to collect, and therefore countless improvements/combinations possible; a sort of early The Binding of Isaac.

Aria of Sorrow has been refined in several aspects compared to the previous two Castlevanias: there are fewer long loading times for various actions (saving, viewing inventory, viewing map), the game looks more colorful and sharper than the previous two, the music has been improved, and there is more variety in play style with additional weapons and the aforementioned soul enhancements.

In any case, Aria of Sorrow is an excellent game through and through, and stands head and shoulders above the best GBA games ever released on our beloved console. Get the game as soon as possible, and become as photosensitive as the vampires you're trying to kill!

Tip: keep a clove of garlic handy.
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If you're somewhat familiar with the series, you'll really enjoy this game, but it's also great for beginners. I would highly recommend it for beginners. The difficulty level is much lower. However, it does get super difficult later in the game. So, don't worry! Additionally, the game has multiple endings, so you'll have to play it several times to fully complete it. Pay close attention, as not everything is as it seems in these games.

I think Castlevania Aria of Sorrow is a real gem, I can't say much more about it. It's suitable for both seasoned veterans and newcomers to the Castlevania series.
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