Castlevania is here

Today, Konami Digital Entertainment released Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The sequel is available both digitally and physically for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and via Steam for Windows PC.

Set in a modern-day open world, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 offers a shocking conclusion to the Gabriel Belmont story arc started in 2010’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. In a first, players assume the role of Dracula who has been resurrected by an old ally in exchange for help defeating a powerful threat as old as time itself: Satan. Looking to settle an old score, Satan has returned to bring about the apocalypse as an act of final revenge for his previous defeat, and Dracula must face him head on as the fight between good and evil comes to a dramatic end.

‚”We upped the ante with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 by creating a vast open-world setting to give players a dark and explorative universe,‚” said Dave Cox, Producer and Studio Head for Konami Digital Entertainment B.V., European Production. ‚”Concluding Gabriel’s saga was an exciting challenge, and fans should be ready to experience a shocking ending.‚”

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 includes the following key features:

· Play as Dracula Assume the role of Dracula and explore the world through his point of view

¬∑ Explore the Open World Setting Intricately linked, users explore both a modern city and Dracula’s castle.

· Experience Enhanced Combat Use the Void Sword to steal life-force from stricken foes, and Chaos Claws to smash through the strongest protection. Players can also level up through an elaborate Mastery system, unlocking new moves and powerful vampiric abilities.

¬∑ Controllable Camera Pan around with the all-new fully moveable camera, exploring and battling your way through the vast levels, highlighting the series’ famous art direction.

The game’s orchestral score composed by award winning songwriter Oscar Araujo is also available today, adding to the game’s suitably gothic atmosphere that explores the bonds of inescapable destiny.

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