Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow (U)(GBATemp)

What is Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow (U)(GBATemp)?

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is the third Castlevania installment for the Game Boy Advance, bringing the tale of Castlevania to the 21st century. As a GBA type game, it puts players in the shoes of Soma Cruz, a seemingly-normal guy who must navigate Dracula's castle and battle its demonic inhabitants during a solar eclipse. Soma possesses the unique ability to absorb the souls of the castle's demons and equip them, granting him new powers and abilities to help him survive the challenges ahead.

Game Features

• Soul Absorption System: Absorb enemy souls to gain new abilities, spells, and enhancements • Massive Castle Exploration: Uncover the vast, interconnected castle with multiple paths and secrets • Multiple Weapon Types: Wield swords, spears, axes, firearms, and other medieval weaponry • Traditional Castlevania Gameplay: Classic platforming action combined with RPG elements • Rich RPG Elements: Level up your character, upgrade equipment, and manage stats • Multiple Endings: Your choices and discoveries affect how the story concludes • Boss Battles: Challenge powerful guardians and monsters throughout the castle • Puzzle Solving: Use acquired soul abilities to access new areas and solve environmental puzzles

How to Play Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow (U)(GBATemp)?

Instructions:

1. Movement: Use the arrow keys or WASD to move Soma through the castle
2. Actions: Press Z key to attack with your equipped weapon and X key to jump
3. Soul Activation: Use A key to activate your currently equipped soul ability
4. Soul Menu: Press Enter to access the menu where you can equip souls, change weapons, and manage items
5. Exploration: Navigate through rooms, defeating enemies and collecting power-ups
6. Soul Collection: Defeat enemies to have a chance at absorbing their souls, then equip them for new powers
7. Boss Battles: Learn attack patterns and use your collected souls effectively to defeat powerful bosses
8. Backdash: Quickly evade attacks by pressing the backdash button combination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tactical Soul system in Aria of Sorrow? The Tactical Soul system allows Soma to absorb souls from defeated enemies, which can then be equipped to grant permanent passive abilities or activated for special attacks and spells. There are three types: Bullet Souls (activated), Guardian Souls (held), and Enchant Souls (passive).

How do I get the true ending in Aria of Sorrow? To achieve the true ending, you must collect three specific souls and defeat particular bosses in the correct sequence. You'll need to obtain the souls of Graveyard, Legion, and Greater Flame Devil, then confront the true final boss in the Master's Chamber before reaching the throne room.

What happens if my inventory gets full? The game automatically manages your inventory, and you cannot run out of space for souls or key items. For regular items and equipment, you can only carry a limited number, but you can store excess items in your personal storage or sell them to merchants you encounter throughout the castle.