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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

2003 · Wii U · Game Boy Advance · Platform · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure

87IGDB player score
234 ratings

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An 87 average from its 234 true believers. Horror that commits — its own thing atmosphere, real dread, and scares that aren't cheap. Just you and the game. No lobbies, no teammates, no excuses.

About this game

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!

The game takes place in the year 2035 and stars Soma Cruz, a high school exchange student in Japan. While visiting the Hakuba Shrine with his friend Mina Hakuba, they are accidentally transported into Dracula's Castle. There, Soma meets Genya Arikado, who defeats a group of attacking enemies and explains Soma's ability to absorb monsters' souls. Genya also tells Soma to go to the Master's Chamber quickly, so Mina doesn't die an excruciatingly painful death.