Soul of Darkness

 DS
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    With its pleasantly non-fascist checkpointing, sensibly compact level design and satisfying combat system, you'll appreciate Soul Of Darkness all the more. It's short, sweet and entirely unoriginal, but for all the right reasons.
  2. Destructoid
    65
    In all honesty, Soul of Darkness is a decent game that adequately captures the gothic spirit of the Castlevania franchise. Unfortunately, its failure to expand upon promising game mechanics, its criminally short playtime, the absence of any real challenge, and the lack of compelling replay value make it hard to recommend.
  3. Gamekult
    50
    The most interesting aspect of this Castlevania-like lies in its unique transformations, bringing a bit of variety to the game. It's cool, but not efficient enough, even for 5 dollars.

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best DS Game of 2010
35
#35 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
5
#5 Most Shared DS Game of 2010

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. BlogDog123
    Jan 27, 2012
    8
    This is a solid clone of the DS Castlevania titles. It's fun, but things could have been better if it had more weapons (there's only two, andThis is a solid clone of the DS Castlevania titles. It's fun, but things could have been better if it had more weapons (there's only two, and neither are very unique). But still, this game is well worth your five bones.… Full Review »
  2. Siegrik
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Gameloft's Masterpiece!!!
    (Still waiting for Soul of Darkness 2)
    Its an good Castlevania Clone which doesn't Invent new things but does    Gameloft's Masterpiece!!!
    (Still waiting for Soul of Darkness 2)

    Its an good Castlevania Clone which doesn't Invent new things but does everything better.The Story is simple but good.The Atmosphere is great, the controls to and the difficulty is hard but fair    … Full Review »
  3. citizenerased
    Nov 12, 2012
    8
    If you enjoyed any of the Castlevania series games on the Nintendo systems up to Symphony of the Night on the PS or enjoyed any of the newerIf you enjoyed any of the Castlevania series games on the Nintendo systems up to Symphony of the Night on the PS or enjoyed any of the newer DS titles you will absolutely love SoD. Its basically a Castlevania game in a new skin. It's worth the few bucks for that Castlevania fix and you are guaranteed to enjoy it.… Full Review »
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