Rumor: Castlevania DS 3 game picture leaked

OmegaScourge · Jan 26, 2008

ds.ign.com said:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/847/847736p1.html

While it's no secret that Konami's currently working on a third iteration of its Castlevania DS, nothing official has been revealed specifically on the project. Late last week, however, the internet got its first taste of the possibility of Castlevania 3 DS with some shots that popped up from unofficial channels.

While we're the first to question the validity of "leaked" shots in this day and age of photoshopping teenagers with nothing better to do, there's something about the shots that screams "not fake."

They were at least valid enough for us to contact Konami directly for its take on the subject Naturally, we got the expected "Konami doesn't comment on rumor or speculation" statement, but when it's not a flat-out denial you know there might be something there. Officially, though, Konami's holding strong with a "no comment."

If they are real – and we're not saying they are, officially, anyway – the screenshots reveal a few tidbits. First, the screens show off that the sequel may once again spawn from the 2D engine established in the previous two games. They also show that the cutscenes will feature a new art style, going back to slightly more detail in the character portraits instead of the anime/manga.

Third, and here's the biggie, the screens show off not just Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (a feature in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin), but also possible Wii connectivity. This is where the validity of the shots comes into question, but if true, it opens up the big question: how will Castlevania use the Wii to DS connectivity?

Right now, it's all unconfirmed, and as far as everyone should be concerned, these screens aren't officially sanctioned by Konami. Until we hear from the company, take this all as pure rumor and speculation. But certainly get excited for the next Castlevania game.

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always a fan of 2D Castlevania games.

Shin-Gouki · Jan 26, 2008

Castlevania is a series that I will only play in 2-D. There are just some games that need to stay pure like that.

CyberWolf · Jan 26, 2008

Shin-Gouki said: ↑

Castlevania is a series that I will only play in 2-D. There are just some games that need to stay pure like that.
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I agree. I've been a fan since the NES original. Always love 2-D games like Castlevania, Gradius, Contra. Never liked the N64 Castlevania because of it's bad gameplay. The PS2 games weren't too bad. Can't wait to see what the Xbox360 version will offer. But would like to see a Wii version where you use the remote like a whip would be awesome.

QuantumShock · Jan 27, 2008

Nice !! Looking forward to it.

Cruellock · Jan 27, 2008

Well if it's real, at least they got rid of the annoying anime artwork they used for the previous 2 DS games.

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