Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Soma Cruz is back, and unfortunately for him, so is the cult trying to resurrect the Dark Lord. As the reincarnation of Dracula, Soma must infiltrate a sinister castle to stop a new reign of terror before it begins. This action-RPG masterpiece refines the beloved Tactical Soul system, letting you harvest the spirits of fallen monsters to gain their powers. It is a quintessential Metroidvania that makes clever use of the DS hardware, forcing you to physically draw magic seals on the touch screen to finish off bosses. It is deep, addictive, and arguably the best reason to own a stylus.