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Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (X360 cover
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Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

The next installment of one of the most popular game series by Konami, made in the classic formula of a two-dimensional platformer with hack'and'slash elements.

Arcade | platform | 2D | metroidvania | PS Plus Premium

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair Release Date

04Aug2010

X360

27Sep2011

PS3

developer: Konami publisher: Konami

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In Castlevania Harmony of Despair, fan favorite vampire hunters from throughout the series come together in order to return Dracula to his eternal slumber. Joining forces with friends on the PlayStation Network, up to six players can explore massive levels inspired by the worlds of Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and Order of Ecclesia via online co-op play. Players will also be able to join in on the fun locally as a new 4 player local co-op mode has been added to the PlayStation version. As players employ their cooperative skills to unleash devastating attacks and fight the forces of darkness, they can discover hidden locations, special items and equipment to help in their quest. Fearless players can even choose to engage in competitive Survival Mode with friends to and determine the best slayer of evil. Featuring detailed 2D art and now including bonus content in the form of map and character packs on the first day, Castlevania Harmony of Despair will provide players with a thrilling, next generation gaming experience coupled with the classic Castlevania aesthetic.

Players will now have the opportunity to be reunited with Dracula featuring fast paced, 2D side scrolling action that the series has become known for with a new local 4 player co-op mode added to compliment the excising 6 player online co-op mode already in place. Also added into the PlayStation version is the Beauty, Desire, Situation Dire Map pack, which is known as the Pyramid of Ruin level as well as downloadable characters Julius Belmont and Yoko Belnades, all available with the regular purchase of the game.

Last updated on 10 August 2010

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet   Player counter: 1-6  

Expectations: 10 / 10 based on 10 votes.

PEGI rating Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains depictions of violence. Online Game.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair System requirements

Microsoft Xbox 360

Xbox 360

  • Uses:
  • Xbox Live
Sony PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
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