Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is an action role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance set in 2035. Players control Soma Cruz, who finds himself trapped in a dark castle after a solar eclipse. The game features exploration, monster battles, and a unique soul absorption mechanic, allowing Soma to gain abilities from defeated enemies as he attempts to escape the castle's horrors.
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!