Castlevania Judgment features new faces, no Belmonts

by: Randy - posted: 10/16/2008 11:51:00 PM

When droves of games come along that don't even survive their first shipment without being relegated to the discount bin within six months, it's indeed momentous when a franchise can claim a 22-year history.  And Castlevania has done just that.  But Castlevania Judgment is going in a new direction.  It's taking Castlevania into one-on-one 3D fighting arenas on the Wii this November.  Well, it's Castlevania as far as the game existing "in an age of no Belmonts," and the three main characters introduced in these screenshots are all brand new to the Castlevania series.  So, sure.  Castlevania.  We'll bite, Konami.  But we'll also reserve "judgment" until further details emerge.

NEW CASTLEVANIA JUDGMENT SCREENSHOTS AND DETAILS ANNOUNCED

More details and screenshots have been released from Konami's upcoming 3-D versus action title for Nintendo Wii™, Castlevania Judgment. Produced by legendary Castlevania producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment marks the franchise's entry into the fighting game genre with a host of characters that span the franchise's 22-year history. The new assets include screenshots of three new characters --  Eric, Death and Shanoa -- that will be fully playable in Castlevania Judgment. Assets can be found on our download media area on the company's website: http://www.konami-data.com/pr/index.php.

Character Biographies
 
Eric
Member of the Lecarde family, who, though carrying the blood of Belmont, did not learn the way of the whip. In an age of no Belmonts, he was discovered by Alucard and entrusted with the enchanted spear, "Alucard Spear". He has not yet awoken to his full power, but he possesses great talent for both physical combat and magic. Born wealthy, he is somewhat spoiled and conceited.
 
Death
Dracula's aide. His every action is for Dracula's sake. He places Dracula above all. He wields a large scythe and a small scythe. He despises Alucard for betraying his father. He possesses a warrior's personality.
 
Shanoa
The main character in the Nintendo DS game, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. In this era, the Belmont family is gone, but Dracula's resurrection is yet prophesized. This female warrior is the member of an organization called Ecclesia which seeks the power to stand against Dracula. She has the ability to instantly unleash special moves by absorbing crests called "Glyphs" into her body. She was taken in by the Order at a young age and raised as the trump card to destroy Dracula.
 
Castlevania Judgment is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and scheduled to be released on Nintendo Wii™ November 2008. For more information, please visit: www.konami.com.