For Castlevania's 40th anniversary year, we simply had to cover some 'Vania games, and what better than two of the series' best - Aria and Dawn of Sorrow on the GBA and DS respectively.

These two classics get as close in quality to the inimitable Symphony of the Night as any other game has, but do either of them top that masterpiece? Better listen to find out.

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