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Konami released a sequel, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, in August 2005.

Some critics considered it the best Castlevania game since Symphony of the Night. Aria of Sorrow received universal acclaim, with praise for its visuals, gameplay (particularly the Tactical Soul System), music, and level design. Although it sold poorly in Japan, selling 27,000 units nearly one month after its release, it was commercially successful in the United States, with more than 158,000 units sold in the three months following its release. Aria of Sorrow introduces several features to the series, such as the 'Tactical Soul' system and employs a futuristic storyline in contrast to the medieval setting of other Castlevania games.Īria of Sorrow was released in May 2003. The game incorporates the same combination of elements from platform games and role-playing video games as in a previous game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997). The plot follows the journey of Soma Cruz, a teenager granted occult power as a result of being a potential vessel of Dracula's reincarnation, as he battles dark figures that wish to inherit the undead lord's power. Director Junichi Murakami was new to the Castlevania series.Īria of Sorrow is set in the year 2035, when Dracula has been sealed away after a battle in 1999. Michiru Yamane returned to compose the music alongside Takashi Yoshida and Soshiro Hokkai. Producer Koji Igarashi, who had led the production teams for previous Castlevania games, led Aria of Sorrow 's development as well. It is the third Castlevania game for the Game Boy Advance. Platform-adventure, metroidvania, action role-playingĬastlevania: Aria of Sorrow is a 2003 action role-playing game developed and published by Konami.

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