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 Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Review by: Marcmoney - 9/10
Castlevania Review
Overall - 9
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow is a good GBA game to play, I really enjoyed playing it, except that there were a few seconds freezing, which got me killed in the first boss level. I do not know if it was my computer or not so I just wanted to say that out. This Castlevania game is very different from what people would play on the NES and Genesis consoles. There are different characters and a different story, but the story is sort of related so give that one a chance. I personally think that this game is a mix of Castlevania and Fire Emblem because it is not like the other games that were on the NES and Genesis. This one is a whole new level of Castlevania.
Graphics - 10
The graphics are perfect. Pretty good levels and cool characters. The enemies were very similar like bats and skeletons. There were no screw ups in this game and the battle style graphics look very impressive.
Sound - 10
The sound is awesome and great melodies for the castle. Similar songs from the other Castlevania games and good sound effects from the characters and from the enemies.
Addictiveness - 8
This game is one of the games I would definitely play again. It is just like Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem. :D I am a big fan of Fire Emblem so that is why I like playing this.
Story - 8
The story is wonderful. It is very adventurous and interesting. I actually read what they talk about. I usually never read what they talk about because it really bored me, but this story was very interesting. I wonder what it is in the end.
Depth - 8
This Castlevania game is again just like Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem. It has equipping items and stats changing. you can also level up (I am pretty sure) and you can find items in the game that you can equip. You do not go places to buy items and equip them, they are just scattered in the levels, which is pretty different, but difficult if you want to find an awesome weapon.
Difficulty - 6
The game is quite hard if it weren't for the freezing (again, I do not know if it was my computer or not). Other than that, the game is fun. Some enemies can be difficult, but they seem to not take away lots of health from you, which is cool cause I really like having a lot of health. The only thing difficult is being able to understand the stats and the leveling up. It takes time to do what you want to do like equipping and when the next level up will be, but that is just how it is in Final Fantasy and Fire Emblem, right? :P
Wrap Things Up...
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow is a good game to play. I recommend trying this game out for all you Castlevania fans. It is a whole lot better and the fighting style is well-prepared. :)
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Depth 8 Story 8 Difficulty 6
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Box Description: The year is 2035 and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out -- only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn. But beware, you must escape before the evil consumes you!
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Description: Normally a solar eclipse isn't a dangerous event, but for Soma Cruz being sucked through a portal and into Dracula's castle during one will turn his day into a total nightmare. As Soma you must venture through the castle and find a way out. As you do so, you will discover the true meaning behind the event, and why Dracula has risen yet again.Although set in the future, all of the weapons and hazards are the same or similar to those seen in past Castlevania titles. Soma can find or buy weapons of all types such as swords, spears, and axes. Through his mysterious power of Dominance Soma can take the souls of his enemies and use their powers as his own, providing passive stat boosts, powerful magic, or even summoning them forth to fight on his behalf. Dracula's castle is a single continuous building, and as Soma's power of Dominance grows and he acquires more monster souls to power abilities he can bypass obstacles that were previously insurmountable. Players can link up with a friend's copy of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow to trade souls between them.
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Mdragon109-01-12 10:53 AM 4.8/5
Kill Red Minotaurs to get this axe | | | | | dekker10105-17-11 10:17 PM 4.2/5
the true last boss and ending! | | epicdodongo08-22-10 07:12 PM 4/5
ow wait that didn't hurt bleeds violently | Aceo4704-17-11 08:38 AM 4/5
ARG! | Aceo4704-17-11 08:38 AM 4/5
Poison Blade | dekker10105-15-11 10:35 PM 4/5
kicker soul it took me so long to take this | | | Al CaPWN08-15-11 10:08 PM 3.8/5
SOMAS GOIN SUPER SAYIN!! | Aceo4704-19-11 06:51 PM 3.8/5
NOOOO!!!!! | | | | Aceo4704-17-11 08:38 AM 3.6/5
Curly | mewtwoman08-10-10 10:06 AM 3.6/5
ronginus spear | Mdragon109-08-12 08:50 PM 3.5/5
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I\'m almost glad I don\'t have to fight that. | | sirxslayer07-10-11 06:08 PM 3/5
clash of the titans! | | unduh06-11-13 08:04 AM 3/5
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Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow Cheats, Codes and Tips:
No item use and no Soul use
When starting a new game, type in NOSOUL to use no souls in the game. And type in NOUSE to use no items.
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Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow User Reviews
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9.4 Graphics 9 Sound 9.4 Addictive 8.3 Story 8.5 Depth 8.8 Difficulty 5.7
9.2 - An Excellent Hack n Slash Platformer - Dalunas18
'Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow' is a very clean, well-made side-scroller. It adopts many of the conventions of its classic predec...
Graphics 9 Sound 8 Addictive 9 Story 7 Depth 7 Difficulty 6
Review Rating: 4.7/5
Submitted: 05-29-11
Review Replies: 1
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10 - Aria of Sorrow - Aceo47
The bosses become easy when you learn their attack patterns. So...there isn't much difficulty unless you fight Graham, Belmont, ...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 10 Difficulty 4
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 04-25-11
Review Replies: 0
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9 - Castlevania Review - Marcmoney
Overall - 9
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow is a good GBA game to play, I really enjoyed playing it, except that there were a fe...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 8 Depth 8 Difficulty 6
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 07-10-11
Updated: 09-16-11
Review Replies: 0
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8.8 - Aria of Sorrow: The best Metroid-like game! - justinfeena1
Since Castlevania Symphony of the Night the serie has become more like Super Metroid but with the typical Castlevania creatures....
Graphics 9 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 9 Depth 10 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 06-22-11
Updated: 06-25-11
Review Replies: 1
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9.5 - The Perfect Castlevania. - MitsuriZX
Look,i've seen many games that were RPG Platformers,but this one is different from everything. This one has somenthing that othe...
Graphics 9 Sound 10 Addictive 9 Story 9 Depth 9 Difficulty 5
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 11-29-12
Updated: 01-20-13
Review Replies: 0
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9.6 - Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow - Xenalta
First of I MUST state that I am a huge Castlevania Fan so I might sound a little Biast here. Castlevania - Aria of Sor...
Graphics 9 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 9 Difficulty 4
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 11-09-12
Review Replies: 0
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Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 09-02-12
Review Replies: 1
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9.5 - Castlevania Aria of Sorrow review - psychohawk
Castlevania is a long running franchise, and for a good reason. They have been experts at side scrolling vampire and demon killi...
Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 10 Depth 10 Difficulty 6
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 07-29-12
Review Replies: 4
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10 - Castlevania Aria of Sorrow review #2(old one got closed) - starwars293
Hey you guys,this is starwars293. I made a review of this game last time,but it got closed,so I made this one. Aria of Sor...
Graphics 9 Sound 10 Addictive 9 Story 9 Depth 8 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 04-14-12
Review Replies: 1
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8.2 - Nostalgia - dumptruck
Ah yes, another infamous Castlevania game.
Okay, lets get started. First off the Castlevania Genre i...
Graphics 8 Sound 8 Addictive 1 Story 3 Depth 6 Difficulty 4
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 11-10-11
Review Replies: 1
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- WanderingHero
One of the greatest Castlevanias and one of the greatest action rpgs on the gba. A bit on the easy side but fun bosses. Note if you beat dracula without the Flame Demon, Giant Bat and Succubus souls equipped, the game isn't really over
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 02-28-11
- ruder9
It's a great game. It's similar to the many other castlevania games except with melee weapons. this is a fun idea but it gets killed by the character seeming to realistic for the castlevania world. Still it has a lot of blood so it balances out.
Review Rating: 1/5
Submitted: 09-25-10
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RedIsDed329 06-12-13 - 03:08 PM Am I the only one that uses the Joyeuse to look pimped?
Mirazz 06-05-13 - 11:45 PM
Anyone ever got Death's Scythe?
yankinapple 04-25-13 - 06:47 PM
One of the best Castlevania's I've played. So this is basically my favorite because of the whole soul stealing part in it. Without the RPG element I wouldn't even play Castlevania.
helperchamp 12-04-12 - 08:51 PM
does anyone know how i can use their save data?Comment
yankinapple 11-21-12 - 04:51 AM
This, is one of the best Castlevania games I have ever played because of the RPG elements and how fun it is. Plus it isn't that hard when you get used to the controls.
angryrpgnerd 10-27-12 - 10:10 AM
its okay but order of escila and dawn of sorrow way better but best metriodvania is symphony of the night by far
XxGabrielxX 10-26-12 - 07:54 AM
Can't stop playing this game,it is so hatingly awesome!
jakecyrel 10-03-12 - 05:44 AM
claimah solais
imageek 10-01-12 - 02:10 AM
This is fantastically ridiculous. Fabulous.
Dejotaj 09-21-12 - 12:07 PM
see my screenshots
Dejotaj 09-21-12 - 12:04 PM
the giant ghost blocks his sickles.Guys.
superfawfulbro 09-18-12 - 12:54 PM
Try using the Lightning Doll soul.
Aceo45 09-07-12 - 04:23 AM
No need to use the ghost soul for Death.
Dejotaj 09-04-12 - 03:21 PM
Use the giant ghost soul i you have it it will help at least o the first part
gorgonslayer 09-03-12 - 12:46 PM
Does anyone have any tips for beating death? he's giving me a really hard time
kykiske 07-13-12 - 06:12 PM
earthblade you have to hit the ball so it can destroy the wall.
Astynax27 07-06-12 - 11:18 PM
Too damn hard to play on a keyboard!
earthblade 07-01-12 - 09:31 AM
anyone know how to break the wall in the clock tower where you can see the wrecking ball?
Yoshi329 07-01-12 - 08:23 AM
Uhm at the entrance of the arena exit then keep on going until you find a vertival room after the 1st one then go into the door and fight leigon then go get galamoth soul behind him
earthblade 07-01-12 - 08:20 AM
where at exactly?
Yoshi329 07-01-12 - 08:19 AM
The time reverse soul is at the bottom of the castle
earthblade 07-01-12 - 08:05 AM
is there some sort of time reversing soul and if so where is it?
earthblade 06-30-12 - 09:12 AM
where do you go after th?e great armor
Yoshi329 06-28-12 - 03:00 PM
WOOOOOH
Yoshi329 06-27-12 - 04:24 PM
Then Crouch hold space then start spamming attacks!
Yoshi329 06-27-12 - 04:23 PM
GUYS i know a fast way to get exp! :Go to the room with zombies(FIRS)
grantmah 06-26-12 - 02:22 PM
who pasted great aromur say i
ArhC 06-25-12 - 09:43 PM
the controls are hard to use and how do u configuration for the controls
Kelpie 06-23-12 - 01:22 PM
To pass the bunny you must go to underground cementary (to the area called dark ceremony) and fight with the Legion boss- it guards the soul that will help you pass the bunny.
ryjoebob15 06-23-12 - 09:27 AM
how the **** do i get past those time bunnies T_T
ryjoebob15 06-23-12 - 07:27 AM
now it's cat attack :3
ryjoebob15 06-22-12 - 02:34 PM
boning people to death
Kelpie 06-22-12 - 02:22 PM
Which souls set do you like the most? Which one is the most useful?
Growl7 06-17-12 - 08:01 AM
dasda
wolfboy18 06-16-12 - 08:03 AM
hello
wolfboy18 06-16-12 - 08:02 AM
hey
MrNibbles461 06-14-12 - 06:51 PM
hey
CuddlezZombie 06-14-12 - 03:41 PM
Hello
MrNibbles461 06-14-12 - 03:37 PM
ru still on the castle corridor?
einar112 06-13-12 - 08:47 AM
i can't jump high enouf
einar112 06-13-12 - 08:46 AM
please help me
einar112 06-13-12 - 08:43 AM
help im stuck in front of a statue of death and i'm trieng to get to the other side
MrNibbles461 06-12-12 - 03:51 AM
They need to use the old sketching style again, just the way the artist sketched the characters themselves (i.e. Alucard, Soma Cruz, Juste Belmont, Richter Bemont, etc.) all went in with the spooky kinda feeling the game should give :P this is dracula's c
MrNibbles461 06-12-12 - 03:47 AM
Metal Gear Pro, thank you!
DragonJacques 06-11-12 - 11:41 PM
what does plugin not found mean
MetalGearPro 06-09-12 - 12:05 PM
Why did they change the art style for Dawn of Sorrow, i mean cartoon/anime style in a game about a castle full of demons and monsters isn't right
masterflygon 06-03-12 - 11:47 AM
hi people
leon909n 06-01-12 - 12:46 AM
intelligence increases damage of spells (souls)
Kelpie 05-31-12 - 01:13 PM
hmm..., this is a good question. What intelligence can do ?
MrNibbles461 05-26-12 - 10:45 PM
another thing i never understood...wut is intelligence supposed to do?
MrNibbles461 05-26-12 - 10:42 PM
really? i thought thts wut defence was for
ferryman22 05-26-12 - 10:41 PM
CONstitution lessens damage taken
MetalGearPro 05-25-12 - 10:41 AM
hi
masterflygon 05-24-12 - 11:33 AM
hi
narutobro13 05-23-12 - 05:43 PM
hi
MrNibbles461 05-23-12 - 11:49 AM
I just beat legion without taking any damage :P
MrNibbles461 05-22-12 - 07:47 AM
luck increases the appearance of rare items, but concress i hav no clue
grantmah 05-21-12 - 12:47 PM
what does luck and concress do
sparrowhell 05-17-12 - 05:09 PM
i love castlevania
MrNibbles461 05-16-12 - 02:47 PM
Ryan wut part ru on? just tell me cuz im lvl 62 with like over half the souls and 100% of the map :D
CHRIS_S 05-15-12 - 09:10 AM
MALAKES
soren 05-10-12 - 11:19 PM
There are no mute buttons are there:(
MrNibbles461 05-10-12 - 09:12 AM
no :(
ojmayo2k9 05-10-12 - 09:11 AM
do they have symphony of the night too?
Indy4797 05-09-12 - 12:57 PM
simply combine undine and curly, manticore, or devil souls to go through the water and enter the forbidden area
ryanhalim 05-08-12 - 08:54 PM
i am stuck
ryanhalim 05-08-12 - 08:54 PM
x uh
ryanhalim 05-08-12 - 08:52 PM
thx mister
Indy4797 05-08-12 - 03:10 PM
AWESOME GAME!
MrNibbles461 05-08-12 - 02:06 PM
and nvm the broadsword wait till u get the Laevatian or the Claimh Solias, you'll be kickin ass no problem :P
MrNibbles461 05-08-12 - 02:04 PM
Ryan play through the game cuz its complicated, Soma Cruz is the reincarnation of dracula and thats y he can use the powers of the monsters he kills, but there are different endings, a good one and a bad one, to get the good one u need the flame demon soul
ryanhalim 05-08-12 - 03:25 AM
the power of broadsword haha
ryanhalim 05-08-12 - 12:38 AM
are you all sure i wont turn into dracula when i finish this game? sorry i am still akid
MrNibbles461 05-07-12 - 07:35 PM
nvm lol i figured it out
MrNibbles461 05-07-12 - 07:31 PM
seriously anyone know how to get into the forbidden area?
aurobind2000 05-07-12 - 09:22 AM
i am at the dance hall
MrNibbles461 05-06-12 - 10:10 PM
XFallenAngel I think ur talkin bout the clock tower and i would equip the lightning doll soul or flame demon soul if u have it, the tiny devil soul should work too, it might make it easier to hit the enemies in the clock tower than with a sword :P
XFallenAngel 05-06-12 - 11:54 AM
how do i get passed the room with all those yellow medusa heads and valkries?!?
Kelpie 05-06-12 - 06:24 AM
The door to final area is in the floating gardens and it's covered in black aura. To get there you must get three key souls: succubus, flame demon and giant bat and use them fighting Graham thank come back to floating gardens and the door will open.
XFallenAngel 05-05-12 - 11:08 PM
to the moon
XFallenAngel 05-05-12 - 05:59 PM
are there teleportals in this game
dekker101 05-05-12 - 04:37 PM
hello
MrNibbles461 05-04-12 - 08:12 PM
This castlevania makes Harmony if Dissonance look like a stroll in the park :P
MrNibbles461 05-04-12 - 08:10 PM
How do I get into the forbidden area stage?
Kelpie 05-02-12 - 11:56 AM
There is another way to beat Balore's second attack without Medusa Head's soul. You can activate the Death's soul ability- sickles will attack Balore automaticly, now everything you must do is use the double jump to avoid the flames.
MA70 04-29-12 - 01:57 PM
:)
Kelpie 04-29-12 - 06:45 AM
wow, there is a rabbit with the clock, that can teleport you out of the room O_o
Priater 04-28-12 - 05:43 AM
Also two new bosses, including Julius Belmont and Chaos. Have fun.
Priater 04-28-12 - 05:42 AM
If you want the true ending, get the flame demon soul, giant bat (have to get it anyways) and succubus soul. Equip all of them when fighting Graham, defeat him and you will get a new zone, face new enemies (shares designes with some of course)
avatarhehe 04-28-12 - 02:35 AM
just turn back and dash
avatarhehe 04-28-12 - 02:35 AM
i dont have medusa head soul too.
Nitsuqj1 04-28-12 - 01:36 AM
ugh what do i have to do in the room with the head's mouth tha topens when u turn away>?
Kelpie 04-27-12 - 03:49 PM
Ok, he isn't that bad, I beat him. (I didn't have medusa head's soul before so it was hard to beat him xD)
ririlerer 04-27-12 - 01:24 PM
Death is quite easy when you know what he's gonna do...I beat him on hard Level 13...I actually lived at around 10 health...almost got hit by that scythe...
avatarhehe 04-27-12 - 12:25 AM
whahahahah
avatarhehe 04-27-12 - 12:25 AM
i beat death at lvl 17
Nitsuqj1 04-24-12 - 09:53 PM
how do i use armor that i get O_o
Kelpie 04-22-12 - 03:48 AM
I don't think Death is easy. I can't beat him.
axldgamemaster 04-15-12 - 05:27 AM
full screennnnnnn
starwars293 04-14-12 - 03:28 PM
you'll freeze in the air and you'll be able to hit him easily.Once you use that plan,you should be able to beat them
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