Konami brings its legendary Castlevania® series to Nintendo Wii in all-new action gui

[wraggster]

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to bring its world-famous Castlevania series to Nintendo Wii in the form of Castlevania Judgment, an all-new action title featuring a wealth of characters from the series’ 22-year history.

Created by series creator Koji ‘IGA’ Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment is a roving fighting game utilising heroes and villains from the Castlevania universe. The fighting game has been designed specifically for the Wii, and uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to offer a stunning level of control over the central heroes. Taking centre stage within a series of 3D locations inspired by previous Castlevania games, the controllers are used to slash, stab and employ a series of attacks against the assorted minions of Dracula.

Each of the beautifully-realised stages are fully interactive, and as the player battles their way through, various elements can be picked up, thrown, or used against the forces of evil – players can even make use of monsters on the field, while traps can also be set by specific characters. Castlevania Judgment also makes use of the Wii’s Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing players to fight with online friends in one-on-one settings, while the game also enjoys connectivity with Igarashi’s forthcoming Nintendo DS title Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, allowing users to unlock a very surprising bonus.

Featuring visuals from acclaimed artist Takeshi Obata, Castlevania Judgment sees the series’ famed Belmont clan enter fresh territory as their fighting skills are extended for this all-new challenge. With a huge cast of well-known monsters and undead adversaries, Castlevania Judgment marks a new chapter in the story of one of gaming’s most enduring series.

Castlevania Judgment will be released for Nintendo Wii in Europe early 2009.

[idapimp]

i hope it isn't like the ps2 games. those felt too much like devil may cry.

[wolfpack]

i hope it isn't like the ps2 games. those felt too much like devil may cry.

actually its gonna be like mortal kombat, except with castlevania characters instead... kind of disappointing to me because the only good mortal kombat was 1 and 2 and trilogy, thats just my opinion anyways.

[jamotto]

Maybe it is time for someone other than IGA to take over the franchise or retire the franchise all together.

[that1guywiththeface]

Nahh... We need another Castletroid for the Wii. I've played AND finished through almost all the old and new Castlevania games, and I can honestly say I like the Castletroid games better. The only 2 That I have not played are DXC for PSP and SoN.

[jamotto]

Nahh... We need another Castletroid for the Wii. I've played AND finished through almost all the old and new Castlevania games, and I can honestly say I like the Castletroid games better. The only 2 That I have not played are DXC for PSP and SoN.

Same here the only games I have not finished is Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest and Castlevania 64. I on the other hand prefer the older games like Castlevania 1 and 3. When considering the Castleroid games Sotn was by far the best, the rest where just not as good or had a strong been there done that feel to them.

I would love to see a Castlevania 3 remake similar to that done with DXC, but otherwise not much is left that can be done with the series.

[Baboon]

A brand new 2D side scroller would have rocked... instead we get what looks like a poor mans Soul Calibur IV. lol

No thanks