Topic: Harmony of Despair (The next Castlevania game?)

[Koutei]

FOOTAGE IN THE MONTAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdTwSmfyDO8

BOMB!

[Aridale]

Limbo looks fantastic... this looks ass...

[thernz]

IGARGH.
Okay, that wasn't really clever but.

[Koutei]

Ultimate recycling IgaVania.
http://kotaku.com/5563464/castlevania-hd-screens-are-a-sight-for-sore-eyes/

[Ahasverus]

Castlevania: Harmony of embarrassment
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Castlevania: Harmony of Recyling
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Castlevania: Harmony of fail
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Castlevania: Harmony of IGA.

[Kingshango]

IGA reusing sprits to the MAX!

[crisis]

Why are there no Belmonts? Is it because they walk instead of run?

[Kingshango]

IGN Preview http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/109/1097581p1.html

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Harmony of Despair is a 2D side-scrolling Castlevania that looks quite similar to the post-Symphony of the Night games we've been playing on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS for years. Apart from its looks, though, this is a pretty unique spin on the Castlevania formula. It's designed as a co-op game for up to six players that works like raids in World of Warcraft.

There are six levels, each guarded by a boss that must be hunted down and murdered. The maps are expansive, full of traps, shortcuts, and dead ends. Here's the thing: these levels and bosses are designed to be attempted many times over. Not only are the bosses powerful, but you only have 10 minutes to find them. You are more than likely to fail the first couple times you try. Luckily, you retain all the items and monies you collect on a "raid." So the formula goes: try a level, fail, buy and equip better items, and make it a little farther next time. You don't earn experience points and level up your character, but you are constantly finding new items and earning money that can buy you cool stuff. The next time you try that level, you'll be better equipped for it. 



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To get your bearings and plan your route through a level, you can zoom way, way out. You'll be able to see all enemies and other players in the castle, but you're so small on the screen it's probably not possible to play this way. Each level will have a few special areas where you can switch your equipment, but you'll need to do it fast because the clock won't stop counting down. Enemies won't stand around waiting for you to finish, either. 

Ladies and gentlemen, Monter Huntervania

[randir14]

Looks like shit. Lords of Shadow is the only thing this series has left.

[DingusBelmondo]

IMO: Looks Stupid/ Fun. That's right. I think it looks fun. Low quality fun.

[Death]

Iga and the Castlevania team are SO FUCKING LAZY! WTF!? I'm seriously fucking pissed right now, this is bullshit. They could've released something really awesome on XBLA like Shadow Complex, Bionic Commando Rearmed, Earthworm Jim HD, and Sonic 4, but instead we get this recycled pile of shit. I've COMPLETELY lost what little respect I had left for Iga and the Castlevania team. I'm not even going to give this game a chance.

[Gunlord]

I'm very disappointed too. My only consolation is that this is an Xbox Live game, rather than a 'serious' effort, but still...Urrrgh >_<

[Darth Cariss]

I think this looks fun. Wish it was for more systems though, I don't have an X-Box.

[Dark Nemesis]

I would prefer a game where you can play with the characters from other games as a single player mode and enemies, bosses and without that time limit. I hate to have a time limit to complete a stage.

[Nagumo]

If they are going to put Harmony in the title I at least want Juste.