Game
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
87IGDB player score
118 ratings
Previously Take
Quietly sitting at an 87 average. The algorithm never did this one any favors. Horror that commits — fantasy atmosphere, real dread, and scares that aren't cheap. A full single-player game with a multiplayer side that refuses to die.
About this game
Draw the correct magic seal quickly, or your enemies will never die! Fight and explore through one of the largest castles ever seen in the series! Race another player through custom-made castle rooms in versus mode! A year has passed since Soma Cruz discovered the evil of Dracula hidden inside his body. Now, a mysterious cult wants to release the power of the Lord of Darkness. As Soma, you must do everything in your power to stop them before it's too late.
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Game facts
Release date
Aug 25, 2005
Developer
Konami
Publisher
Konami
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Franchise
Castlevania
Perspective
Side view
Critic score
90 / 100 (3 reviews)
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