Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
2003 · Game Boy Advance, Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Castle exploration
Also available in: Castlevania Advance Collection
Companion titles: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
What it is
Soma Cruz enters the castle in 2035 and absorbs enemy souls, turning every drop into a possible new move.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Game Boy Advance | JP |
| Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Game Boy Advance | NA |
| Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Game Boy Advance | EU |
| PC | 2021 | Castlevania Advance Collection | WW · Digital |
| PlayStation 4 | 2021 | Castlevania Advance Collection | WW · Digital |
| Switch | 2021 | Castlevania Advance Collection | WW · Digital |
| Xbox One | 2021 | Castlevania Advance Collection | WW · Digital |
Where it sits in the story
Soma Cruz (2035-2036)
Set in 2035, after Dracula's final defeat in the main timeline.
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #2
A compact, brilliant handheld Castlevania with the soul system and very little friction.
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