Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

[Danji]

The new castlevania games for both the DS and the PS2 were announced yesterday at a Konami event. Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, the new PS2 castlevania, is distinctly different from the previous games in that there are more RPG elements and the main character wields a sword. The new system for magic/sub weapons is that he collects Innocent Devils and they give him new abilities such as the ability to move faster or fly. Curse of Darkness have you following the story of Hector, a person who was at one time loyal to Dracula, however he started killing humans and Hector's allegiance dwindled. It is now many years after that event (soon after Castlevania 3) and the plot is concerning revenge that he takes. Dracula is dead and has been for 3 years in this game so the revenge is likely to concern the other character, Ivan. The game is scheduled for Fall 2005 according to Play magazine and Q4 2005 according to Gamespot.
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[Pumster]

Personally, I think this new Castlevania will do extremely well if Konami comes through with their promises of "more adventuring" and a competent level-up system. I'm definitely watching the game - I thought Lament of Innocence was a good start, and I hope Konami makes a legitimate effort to improve the gameplay and graphics engines.