# Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls — user reviews > 336 indexed App Store user reviews of Castlevania by KONAMI, rated 3.80/5 from 862 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls/id1552347138/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls/id1552347138.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 473 · 4★ 105 · 3★ 79 · 2★ 83 · 1★ 122 ## What do users think of Castlevania? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Crashing but fun - 👍 I thoroughly enjoy this game - 👍 TRY IT NOOOOOOOW - 👍 This game is amazing!! - 👍 I really love this game! - 👍 Great Game, Man. - 👍 Hidden Gem!!! Way Better Than Reviews Suggests. - 👍 Love it.👍🏼 - 👍 It's great :D - 👍 Great game! - 👍 Weirdly relaxing Castlevania Novelty - 👍 Enjoyed it immensely! - 👍 They fixed it - 👍 Super fun - 👍 Holding out for Hope - 👍 Retro Love - 👍 Actually not bad - 👍 A masterful game - 👍 Great game **Cons** - 🐛 Dissapointing - 🐛 Unfortunately disappointing - 🐛 Meh - 🐛 Crashes during starting cutscene, isn't playable on iPhone 16 plus. - 🐛 Reminiscent of a Castlevania Game - 🐛 Slick gothic action quickly diminished by a gacha legacy - 🐛 Not the Castlevania Apple Arcade needs. - 🐛 Bugs - 🐛 Horrible - 🐛 WHY DO THE CHARACTERS MOVE SO SLOWLY???!!! - 🐛 DON'T WORK - 🐛 Just too hard and grindy - 🐛 Good game, so much grind - 🐛 Stability Issues - 🐛 May as well out up the in game purchases - 🐛 Terrible gameplay - 🐛 Pointless waste of time - 🐛 Weird experience - 🐛 No controller support! - 🐛 Not that great. - 🐛 Made in Chinastlevania - 🐛 Controls need work - summons not forgiving - 🐛 Missing the Soul - 🐛 A glorified gacha game that has no place being in the arcade - 🐛 Don't bother. **Commonly reported bugs** - Draculas Castle Keep stage 1. wants you to obtain the sealed treasure but there is no sealed treasure in the quest. - Game crashes during cutscenes - Game crashes between levels on Sonoma - Keybarod input dont support hold. - Cutscenes won't play on the Apple TV 4K (first gen) - Game freezes/crashes on the black transitioning screen. - The keybaord input also does not support hold space for flight (Charlotte). - Book 4 stage 1-3 bugged - challenge 1 defeat all enemies can not be achieved if sealed chest has been opened in other run. - Drop rates still are poor for both pages, and summons. - Still crashes intermittently on loading screens - Some challenges are not granting completion namely book 6 final boss not using continue, and the first level of book 6 requiring no ailments. - Constant crashing on mac mini m1 **Most requested features** - Please add the option to use a joystick and a attack button because I can't the those controls - Need more gems - Could you guys pls add an option to replay a level after it ends. That would make grinding more tolerable. ## Newest reviews (12 of 336) ### 4/5 — It’s cool but not what we was suppose to get *2026-06-06, version 1.4.2* Or was n what happen to rhapsody ? Smh missing big tyme. It was a free month so figured I’d hop back in nope from beginning lol I know I had all characters on a diff iPhone n paid couple months just for this. But seems like it’s a start over we’ll see from here on out idk need a masters of the universe game fr ### 3/5 — Meh *2026-05-28* Probably unfortunate that this is my introduction to the series. First off, I really like the artstyle, it’s really beautiful, but that’s the only positive I could give. In terms of the negative, I don’t like the controls, when moving the player character in a certain way it puts them in a crouch, not only that it also messes up and goes backwards when you’re trying to move your character forward. While Gacha games are not all that bad, as sometimes it could be good for a game dev team to have a flowing income when they’re struggling, I still feel that a game like this, especially something that has been around for a while, shouldn’t be a Gacha, I feel like it should stay as it was previously, then again, I’ve never played the other Castlevania game, although I will after this. Overall, it’s ok? Ig, fix your controls or whatever, idk I hate how it feels like all those other average gacha games, just a weird feeling I don’t like ### 4/5 — Pas mal, mais… *2026-05-06* Jeu assez sympathique bien qu’on se demande pourquoi garder une mécanique de gacha dans un jeu sur apple arcade. Mais bon au moins tout est accessible sans transaction, le jeu pourrait se montrer un peu plus généreux en ressources, surtout en debut de partie. On regrette cependant la structure en « mission » qui s’eloigne des chateaux immenses a explorer qui ont fait le succès des Castlevania. ### 2/5 — It’s not a true RPG *2026-03-01, version 1.4.2* First of all: IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH DEATH, when he throws his scythe at you, you’re expected to hit it not once, or twice, but 5, FIVE, f-eye-ve times. Easiest way is Maria, but slide works better for everyone else. And that mechanic costs the game a star because NO OTHER BOSS has no stupid puzzle mechanic tied to beating them AND you can’t destroy other bosses projectiles, just death. Now then, FIRST my main gripe is that this isn’t a true role playing game; yes you accrue experience and enhance weapons with xp items, however the amount of experience through stages is a pittance of what is needed for player rank (which controls level cap for weapons) and characters. SECOND leveling up you characters only raises they hp by a small amount, every other stat is controlled by equipment, and so you can’t get decent health ever as it only maxes out around 20,000… more if you waste it on HP raising equipment at the cost of ATK, making you ineffectual end game. THIRD that dinky amount of HP you accrue is pretty meaningless when enemies attacking you takes away 13% of your HP every hit, which means you will die at seven hits from enemies end game. 7 hits when you’re level 99 with armor. A handle of weapons can heal but… FOURTH it’s a gacha (gotcha) system for most equipment for the first part of armor leveling (+4), then you need a special item that can only be bought by breaking down enemy souls, most give 1 or 5 buying credit (souls have a chance to drop) and you need 2,500 soul credits for the item to upgrade equipment past rank 4, and higher levels require more with 12 being the last amount (36 total are needed [maybe one or two more]). 90,000 credits to max level ONE piece of equipment, a big, huge, gigantic investment of time, all so you can do enough damage to get through a level because DEF doesn’t do much damage reduction (does it ever?!). IN CONCLUSION you can’t grind levels to compensate for a lack of skill, or to make the game a breeze. You’re stunted to whatever items you get from a gacha system that ultimately can be frustrating when the equipment you have isn’t matching the level’s element. PS the element system isn’t one of using an opposing element to get an advantage (light against dark, fire against ice), it’s using the stage’s element by your characters, otherwise you’re doing less damage with any other element. And the element stat doesn’t seem to increase damage by any significant amount… ATK stat is the only stat that matters. Unless you like poking an enemy 20 or more times (17,000 ATK = low triple digits damage). This game is kinda fun but it’s not enjoyable late and end game. Like a gacha game. Gems are only for gacha and ONE other game mechanic. You can’t increase important significant things that would make things faster/easier i.e. less tedious/obnoxious. Time is not valued by this game. ### 4/5 — Bloated, but fun *2026-01-14, version 1.4.2* Like the actual gameplay but I feel like this game is flooded with too many resources sub menus and things to upgrade. It’s a simple concept, but somehow they over Complicated it. I just want to plan and not spend half my time equipping things with confusing resources. ### 4/5 — Pretty damn good, all things considered. *2026-01-11, version 1.4.2* Gameplay and atmosphere feels like Castlevania, character interactions are fun and interesting, gameplay is good and Simon is awesome to see interact with the other characters. However, it’s very grindy and the buttons sometimes feel a bit too small, but there’s probably a setting for that. ### 2/5 — Dissapointing *2025-10-31, version 1.4.3* Was hoping for some simple arcade gameplay - Overly complex and too many cut scenes ### 3/5 — Unfortunately disappointing *2025-07-17* The game crashes during cutscenes so I have no idea what the intro was about and the controls are awkward at best it’s a dam shame because when I saw this I was excited to see what the story for this castlevania game would be some fixes and a tweak to the controls and this would be far better ### 4/5 — Game is good but… *2025-07-08, version 1.4.2* I’ve finished 93% of the game… I was led to a more difficult stage but now the game is not loading. Where do I send ticket for bugs? Please fix it, I’d love to go back to my game. ### 2/5 — EXAGERADAMENTE FÁCIL *2025-04-10* Basta ficar apertando o botão de ataque sem nenhuma estratégia. Tenha a sensação que o jogo foi feito para crianças de 6 anos. ### 2/5 — Meh *2025-04-01, version 1.4.2* This game could be much better if not for the heavy grinding, also game lags constantly! Many times I’m mid jump and get a lag spike making mid air actions almost impossible! Also lags when too many enemies are on screen! ### 3/5 — 手機電腦進度不能同步 *2025-02-26, version 1.4.2* 如題，手機和電腦的遊戲進度居然沒辦法同步？這天大的錯誤怎麼到現在還沒修正啊？ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Boss is impossible *2026-06-28, version 1.4.2* I played it once and got to the boss and I can’t beat it ### 1/5 — jogo parou de funcionar *2026-04-24* no ipad pro 10.5 , sem som nenhum, absurdo a falta de suporte da konami. nao comprem ### 1/5 — Für mich kein Castlevania *2025-12-31* Konami hat in meinen Augen den Titel komplett verhauen. Das ist kein Castlevania. Ihr solltet endlich wieder einen neuen Hauptteil machen und euch nicht mit so einem Schrott beschäftigen. ### 1/5 — I hate this game *2025-06-29, version 1.4.2* It won’t let me delete it I WANT TO DELETE IT EJJOENEIje ### 1/5 — Jogo se fechando num iPhone 16 novinho? *2025-05-22* Será que preciso escrever algo mais ou o título já diz tudo? Se o game fecha no celular mais top da Apple ate agora, em qual ele não se fecha? Hahahha ### 1/5 — Gacha *2025-04-10* Cheguei crente que seria um Castlevania, é um daqueles jogos idiotas que você tem que ficar realizando missões diárias. ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2025-04-07* Keeps crashing ### 1/5 — iPhone 16 plus *2025-03-31, version 1.4.2* Game crashes during starting cutscene, isn’t playable on iPhone 16 plus. ### 1/5 — crash *2025-03-21, version 1.4.2* I’m playing this game on an iPhone 16 Plus, but the game keeps crashing. ### 1/5 — Not Playable *2025-01-28* Controller which works just fine for all games won’t work for this game. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love the game but *2026-06-13, version 1.4.2* You guys should REALLY MAKE IT A LOT EASIER. I have been stuck on this game for YEARS now. Please pretty please make it easier. Love the game still! ### 5/5 — 還會更新嗎？ *2025-12-15, version 1.4.2* 還會更新嗎？ ### 5/5 — Crashing *2025-12-14, version 1.4.2* Really fun game but keeps crashing. ### 5/5 — I thoroughly enjoy this game *2025-12-11, version 1.4.2* I’m not a serious gamer. I have an Apple TV 4K HDR (3rd gen). I decided to give this a whirl — love it!! It took a but to get into. There’s a lot of capabilities that you unlock as you play. It’s awesome. Helps take my mind off things! ### 5/5 — TRY IT NOOOOOOOW *2025-08-25, version 1.4.2* ITS OUTSTANDING THE MUSIC ABSOLUTE HOMERUN THE GRAPHICS ABSOLUTE HOMERUN THE STORY THE HOMERUN-IST OF THEM ALL / AND TO THE DEVS THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY LIFE BETTER THIS IS THE GAME FOR ME THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL GAME ### 5/5 — download *2025-07-15, version 1.4.2* why is it so difficult to install ### 5/5 — This game is amazing!! *2025-06-15, version 1.4.2* So I have not been playing many games recently but this game is just so much fun so even though I get beat by a tough boss I just ant to keep playing and I just do not want to rage honestly you guys have done an amazing job creating this game! ### 5/5 — I really love this game! *2025-03-25* I have played almost every sidescrolling Castlevania game in the series, and while this takes some getting used to, it is super fun with a lot of replayability and room for skill expression. I still wish somehow for this game to keep going on and I hope that it doesn’t get removed from the app store anytime soon. If it does, I hope a port is released somewhere else where we can hopefully save our hard work and data. I really enjoy everything about this game, especially the story. Would love to somehow see new things added haha though I know the history of this game so it’s unlikely. Anyway, just wanted to put the review as my little way of showing support! ### 5/5 — Great Game, Man. *2025-03-07, version 1.4.2* Such a fun game…! I would recommend because it’s easy, solid, and has great graphics. The story is well thought out and the soundtrack is outstanding. Definitely worth a five minute sesh here and there! ### 5/5 — Hidden Gem!!! Way Better Than Reviews Suggests. *2025-02-19, version 1.4.2* I regret not giving this more of a chance earlier. There’s so much depth and replay value. You’re going to grind but it’s fun building up each character and taking on level challenges. There’s no P2P element (at least in the Apple Arcade version). If you’re a true Castlevania fan this is a must play. Also, controls are pretty tuned for touch. It does take some adjustment to find the best layout but once you get the moves down it’s really fun! Honestly this is a 10/10 for a mobile game. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*