Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
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| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Designer(s) | Koji Igarashi (producer), Michiru Yamane (music composer) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release date | JP Autumn 2008[1] NA TBA |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: Ages 12 and over ESRB: Teen |
| Media | Nintendo DS Game Card |
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Ubawareta Kokuin (悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印 Akumajō Dorakyura Ubawareta Kokuin?, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: The Stolen Seal"), is the next Nintendo DS installment of the Castlevania franchise and was first "leaked" in a Wired interview with director Koji Igarashi.[2]
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[edit] Gameplay
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is a two dimensional platformer, featuring adventure and RPG elements such as the ability to equip armor and cast spells. A new combat system called the glyph system allows the player's character, Shanoa, to collect icons called "Glyph symbols", which she can acquire by defeating enemies or conquering challenges. These symbols can be placed on her arms and back, allowing her to absorb powers and skills. The effectiveness of these powers and skills depend on their placement. There are several different kinds of glyphs, including weapon and magic glyphs. For example, when enough glyphs compatible with Shanoa's rapier are used, it will transform into an energy saber. There are over 100 different combination for glyphs. Glyphs use MP (Magic Points) to work, and any button press, whether it is a jump or an attack (successful or not), will use up some MP. Glyphs can also be used to solve some puzzles.[3]
There are many different types of locales, including forests, mountain, and oceans. There are a total of 20 locations, with an overworld map leading to them. It will also feature online play, allowing the player to trade items with other players or go head-to-head in a versus mode.[3]
[edit] Plot
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia takes place after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, sometime in the mid 1800s. Richter Belmont has vanished, leaving no one to oppose Dracula and his army as they spread across the land. Several groups of people form to battle Dracula, the most successful of which is the Order of Ecclesia and its greatest champion, Shanoa.[3]
[edit] Development
The game will be worked on by the team who developed Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin[4] along with Igarashi.[2] In a Wired interview, Igarashi said, "We're doing another Nintendo DS version. There hasn't been an official announcement, but we're doing it...we want people to enjoy the PSP version Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, and afterwards we're announcing it. So, please wait a little bit."[2] On January 25, 2008 a group of "leaked" screen shots from a DS Castlevania game show the player controlling a female protagonist, it also showed Wii connectivity. In response, Igarashi didn't give a direct answer if this was even the same game or said it was an official Konami product—he told IGN that "Konami doesn't comment on rumor or speculation".[5] Eventually, it was confirmed with a latest update that these were screenshots from Order of Ecclesia.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Konami product factsheet. Konami. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- ^ a b c Kohler, Chris (2007-10-20). Interview: Iga Talks Castlevania Everything. Wired. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b c Previews: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - gametap.com (2008-05-15). Retrieved on 2008-05-18.
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2007-11-05). Iga Confirms New DS Castlevania. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Harris, Craig (2008-01-25). Rumor Alert: Castlevania DS 3 Shots Leaked?. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Announced for Nintendo DS. Kotaku (2008-05-15). Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
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