GAME CATALOG / Castlevania
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
2003 · Konami
Soma explores a mysterious castle and gains abilities by collecting enemy souls.
CastlevaniaDifficulty: ModerateFirst playthrough: about 6–10 hours
Read our take ↓EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
The soul system makes even ordinary enemies interesting: each may offer a new ability. Its compact length makes it an approachable entry to exploration-focused Castlevania.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
First playthroughabout 6–10 hours
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
Replay designExtra character mode
Different endings and an additional character mode offer a fresh route.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who like collecting abilities and testing combinations in a focused adventure.
Keep in mind
Some souls depend on random drops.