Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Game Details:

• Soul System: Three types of souls (Red/Blue/Yellow) can be combined into hundreds of builds.
• Weapon Variety: 24 weapon types, from Japanese swords to laser guns.
• Multiple Endings: Trigger Normal/True/Bad endings based on soul collection rate.
• BGM Inheritance: A mix of classic tracks from previous generations + a new masterpiece, "The Noble Prince of Misery."

Press R to activate the equipped soul ability (consumes MP), such as "Bat Soul" to transform and fly, or "Puppet Soul" to control enemies. Specific areas require combined soul abilities to pass (e.g., underwater breathing + high jump). After collecting all souls, the Chaos Ring will imbue normal attacks with random soul effects. Challenge the limits of speedrunning in "Boss Rush" mode!

Editor's Recommendation:

The pinnacle of the Castlevania GBA trilogy! The revolutionary "Soul System" allows players to collect and freely combine 111 monster abilities. Speedrunning strategies like Lightning Bird Soul speedruns and Chaos Ring soul farming are still being researched by speedrunners. The hidden "Chaos Area" and "Julius Mode" greatly extend the game's lifespan, and if the True Ending conditions are met in the final battle, you will witness the most shocking identity reversal plot in the series. The pixel art is so detailed that the trembling animation of monsters being whipped is clearly visible, and the soundtrack is a gorgeous Gothic style that pushes the limits of the GBA's capabilities!