First information on Castlevania DS

The first information of Castlevania DS has been Released, the latest issue of Electronics Gaming Monthly revealed the first information on Konami’s Castlevania sequel for the Nintendo DS. The game, which will probably receive a subtitle in the coming months, is due by Autaum 2005 (Spring, Early Summer Here) It is been said that it is a direct sequel to Aria of Sorrow, the last Castlevania title released for GBA. To make use of the extra features the DS gives the developers this time around, the top screen will be used to show a map and information about Soma’s status. Of slightly greater interest, players will be required to use the stylus to draw a seal on the lower screen after defeating boss characters. If this seal is drawn incorrectly, the boss character will regain some of its health and continue to fight.

Music will once again be composed by Michiru Yamane and producer Koji Igarashi is looking at ways to implement a wireless multiplayer mode.