Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

The Tactical Soul system: absorb every enemy's soul. The best portable Castlevania.

★★★★★9/10

The Story

Aria of Sorrow is the best GBA Castlevania and one of the entire saga's finest. The Tactical Soul system let you absorb every defeated enemy's soul, gaining their ability — over 100 collectible souls transforming gameplay. Protagonist Soma Cruz discovered he was Dracula's reincarnation. Igarashi at his peak.