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October 2008
(85%)
27 Reviews
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Abstract: Order of Ecclesia proves that the Castlevania formula is still as fun now as it was ten years ago, and the new gameplay mechanics keep things fresh and interesting. It’s a 2D action masterpiece, and absolute required playing for any DS owner.
Abstract: The newest Castlevania outing for the Nintendo DS takes place sometime after Symphony of the Night in the mid-1800's. After the Belmonts had stepped down, many organizations were developed to eradicate Dracula's evil, at least for the time being. The m...
Abstract: Name: Castlevania: Order of EcclesiaGenre: Action/PlatformerPlatform: Nintendo DSThe Castlevania series is one of the most unique long-running franchises in video game history. In addition to being incredibly prolific, spanning over two decades and num...
Abstract: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia marks the long-running Castlevania series first female protagonist. Leading lady Shanoa marries into a franchise with lofty expectations, but shes more than the dutiful bride. Something old, something new, something bor...
Streamlined level design virtually eliminates backtracking, Hideous creatures that are satisfying to kill, Environments and musical score combine to create a foreboding mood, Varied boss battles, Combat system is versatile and rewarding.
The boss fights can be far too punishing, Some enemy and environment art is recycled.
Ecclesia steps outside the castle walls and summons one of the greatest Castlevania titles in years. ...
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Published: 2008-10-27, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: As brilliant as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was when it was released 11 years ago, Konami has done little to keep things fresh with the five subsequent releases. With Order of Ecclesia, they have successfully revamped a formula that was creeping...
Abstract: The Castlevania series stands alongside Mega Man, Mario, and Zelda as one of most prolific franchises in gaming. Every game in the series is unique, but like all games that fall under the same name, they do have their similarities. There are three gen...
Abstract: Few franchises find me glued to a portable platform like the enduring Dracula-slaying series Castlevania. Its three Game Boy Advance efforts—Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow—were some of the portable platform’s best titles....
Abstract: this be a post-Symphony “Symphony?” In 1998, Koji Igarashi took the reigns of the Castlevania franchise and crafted a wonderful game based on the open-world formula of Super Metroid. By all measures, the result of that effort – Castlevania: Symphony o...
