Castlevania Advance Collection

Critic reviews

• RPGFan

  Jonathan Logan · Nov 09, 2021

  8.7

  Though Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was the first entry to truly embrace 2D exploration and non-linear progression, it was in these three GBA titles that the “-vania” was permanently affixed to the “Metroid.” Individually, they are fantastic games, and together, they offer an irresistible package to fans of the series and genre. Our reviewers very much enjoyed each game in the collection, and we highly recommend it to those looking for engaging, challenging, and expertly crafted Metroidvania games!

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• Shacknews

  Ozzie Mejia · Oct 21, 2021

  7.0

  Honestly, I could give the the Castlevania Advance Collection a thumbs up just for Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow alone. That's a fun gem that feels like it's been lost to the ages and forgotten in a "favorite Castlevania" conversation that's often dominated by Symphony of the Night. The rest of the compilation is decent and worth trying at least once, though Dracula X is definitely on the lower end of Castlevania titles and should be sampled as a historical curiosity only.

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• TechRaptor

  Nick Maillet · Oct 11, 2021

  9.0

  Castlevania Advance Collection Is one of those rare game collections that does everything you would want a collection to and more. Its inclusion of legendary Game Boy Advance titles and rare SNES game make it worth checking out if you're a fan of the series or just looking to dive into some of the best Metroidvanias ever made.

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• Noisy Pixel

  Orpheus Joshua · Oct 08, 2021

  9.5

  Castlevania Advance Collection is legitimately one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. The collection of this trilogy is magnificent, boasting satisfying, methodical progression, great soundtracks, and addictive RPG systems.

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• Gamezebo

  Maria Alexander · Oct 04, 2021

  9.0

  The addition of late era SNES game Vampire’s Kiss is also welcome but only really adds superficial value to the package. Ultimately, there’s a lot of quality adventuring to be had here however – with Aria of Sorrow in particular still one of the best entries in the entire Castlevania series.

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• Gaming Trend

  David Flynn · Oct 04, 2021

  9.0

  Castlevania Advance Collection sets the standard for how older games should be preserved and presented to a modern audience. There are many quality of life features to make the games more accessible while keeping everything that made them special in the first place.

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