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. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    75
    A shameless imitation of Castlevania, but it's actually a solid platfomer/RPG. [Sept 2010, p.95]
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    80
    Gameloft keeps with the copy & paste philosophy with a nice Castlevania clone, deeply lacking in personality but with a good gameplay and some pretty nice graphics.
  3. Nintendo Life
    90
    Taking many of the enjoyable visual, musical, and gameplay aspects of the DS Castlevania releases, the game molds together an absolutely terrific platforming experience that's not only extremely playable, but also wildly enjoyable as well.
  5. IGN
    85
    So while Soul of Darkness doesn't blaze many new trails, it does an excellent job of covering the best territory from several past games. Download it right away -- especially if you're a Castlevania fan.
  6. Everyeye.it
    78
    A nice Castlevania clone, a little bit linear and too short to be excellent.
  7. Vandal
    90
    This game won't get any originality award, but Soul of Darkness is an excellent example of a game style that, actually, it is not as common as we would like.

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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