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IGDB / 1134

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

2003 87 / 100 Adventure Platform Role-playing (RPG)

The year is 2035 and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out -- only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn. But beware, you must escape before the evil consumes you!

World design Nicht eindeutig ExperienceChoices MoodHorror GameplayRole-playing

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The year is 2035 and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out -- only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn. But beware, you must escape before the evil consumes you!

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publisher
Konami
Franchise
Castlevania
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Horror
03
Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Wii U Mar 19, 2015
  • Wii U Oct 23, 2014
  • Game Boy Advance May 06, 2003

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