Castlevania Dawns at Retail

Nintendo DS owners, it's time to whip it. Konami announced today that Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is now shipping to retailers, marking the debut of the acclaimed series debut on the new handheld system.

Continuing the storyline from Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow on the GBA, Dawn of Sorrow follows Soma Cruz who finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master, Dracula. Players take the role of Soma as they infiltrate the enemy's lair, a towering replica of Dracula's castle, and battle against gruesome creatures and the franchise's signature oversized bosses.

The game's "Magic Seal" system makes use of the DS's lower touch screen, and players can also exchange or trade acquired souls with other players as well as race another gamer through custom made maps in 'Versus' mode via the DS wireless connection.

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