Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (2005)

Developer: Konami
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 112 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

Fight through Dracula's cursed castle using magic seals and skill in this action-packed, darkly atmospheric Metroidvania.

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About

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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