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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Game Boy Advance
Released On: May 6, 2003
8.7
All Platforms
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
91
97% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
91
97% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It's the closest a GBA Castlevania adventure has come to achieving "Symphony's" level of atmosphere, and it has a crazy power-up system that makes you want to keep playing and playing and playing. [June 2003, p.43]
Even if you’ve never played one of the recent Castlevania titles, and especially if you were bothered by the unbalanced design of the last two games, go out right now and pick up Aria of Sorrow.
Aria of Sorrow totally enraptures me in its world, more so than most environments made up of seemingly obscene numbers and polygons. [June 2003, p.119]
It's more fun that the last two games and the production values have been improved. I find this game has a better balance of gameplay variety and unique level designs that keep it from becoming repetitive.
Another fantastic chapter in the Castlevania saga and warrants a purchase. Be warned, the game is not very long and only clocks in at about 10-15 hours. There are multiple endings which will keep you coming back for more, though!
Just a really great action game in the same vein as classics like "Symphony of the Night" and "Super Metroid" before it, and it stands tall among the GBA's best action games, including "Circle of the Moon" and last year's "Metroid Fusion."
Since Aria Of Sorrow is the third Castlevania in as many years, I'm also concerned that Konami is growing increasingly content to simply rest on their laurels.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 245 User Ratings
8.7
89% Positive
218 Ratings
218 Ratings
7% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
4% Negative
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10 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 245 User Ratings
8.7
89% Positive
218 Ratings
218 Ratings
7% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
4% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
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Summary 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!
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Game Boy Advance
Initial Release Date: May 6, 2003
Developer:
- KCET
Publisher: Konami
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