Video Gaming News - November 2005
Redwood City, CA (November 1, 2005) - Konami announced today that
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
Developed by luminary producer Koji Igarashi, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for
the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
“Castlevania: Curse of Darkness tells a captivating tale of betrayal and
revenge. However, in an interesting twist, this installment does not purely
focus on the struggle between the Belmonts and Dracula, but instead concentrates
on two new characters from Dracula’s inner sanctum,” says Matt Knoles, Product
Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment- America. “This story shift has given the
series new dimension and has allowed the development team to add incredible new
gameplay features and character abilities that have never been seen before in
the Castlevania series.”
From Konami:
Set in a time when the European continent is falling deeper into a darkness
caused by a powerful curse unleashed upon Dracula’s death, Castlevania: Curse of
Darkness thrusts players into the role of Hector. One of two Devil Forgemasters
who once trained under Dracula, Hector had fled Vallachia, disillusioned with
the ideals of his mentor. Now, three years after Dracula was defeated in battle
at the hands of the Belmonts, Isaac, a former friend and fellow Devil
Forgemaster, suddenly reappears and orchestrates the execution of Hector’s
beloved. Fueled by revenge for the murder of his true love, Hector returns to
the ruins of Dracula’s castle to punish those he once fought alongside, unaware
of the sinister plot that has been orchestrated to lure him home. Before players
can make Isaac pay for his sins, they must journey across the cursed land of
Valachia and make their way to Dracula's Castle.
As players make their way through Vallachia, now completely morphed by
Dracula's dark magic and teeming with monstrous creatures, they will be armed
with an arsenal of weapons as well as the ability to summon powerful new allies,
called Innocent Devils. More than 30 Innocent Devils will be available in the
game, each possessing their own unique abilities to help players conquer various
enemies, avoid traps and solve challenging puzzles.
Packed full of action and adventure, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness also
boasts stunning graphics and numerous special effects. Complementing its
fast-paced gameplay is an original musical score created by famed Konami
composer Michiru Yamane. The in-game soundtrack also includes a song performed
by Russell Watson, the world-renowned tenor opera singer, whose songs have
appeared in such movies as Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and Star Trek: Enterprise.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is available on PlayStation 2 and Xbox for an
SRP of $49.99. The game is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. To learn more about
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, please visit Konami's website at
www.konami.com/gs.
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