For those of you have have been yearning for the chance to kick Dracula’s ass one more time, your prayers have been answered. Konami has announced Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia exclusively for the Nintendo DS that will be available this Fall.
"We have always felt that the Castlevania franchise has been an
excellent fit on Nintendo DS, and based on the popularity of the DS
classics, Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin, our fans agree," said
Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc. "We fully expect Order of Ecclesia to ignite the
fan base once again as it combines the classic Castlevania gameplay
with an all-new combat system and outdoor environments."
In Order of Ecclesia players take the role of a member of the
Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of
Dracula. By using the new Glyph attack system, players can unleash
more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula's minions
throughout 20 environments. Players can also compete head-to-head, or trade
items and equipment they have found while exploring their surroundings using the DS Wi-Fi connection.