The fact that it's coming isn't news -- Nintendo Power has the exclusive first look at the Wii exclusive Castlevania Judgement in its latest issue. But we just got the press release and its been confirmed that this isn't a fever dream of some sort: they're making a God damned Castlevania fighting game.
The game will feature fully-rendered 3D environments and gamers can choose to play as a variety of characters from the Castlevania universe, all designed by manga artist Takeshi Obata. The title will take advantage of the Wii's motion-sensing controls, and wlil be used for attacks and interaction with the game's multiple environments. Additionally, some characters will be able to set traps and control monsters; more zombies in fighting games, thanks.
Konami has confirmed that the game will be playable online with the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, and will connect with the upcoming DS title, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, to unlock bonus content. Konami hasn't sent along any screens, but we've sent our flying monkeys to their offices; hopefully they'll return with the goods in short order.
Castlevania Judgment will be released this fall. In the meantime, please enjoy the PR speak after the jump.
El Segundo, Calif. – July 1, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre, is currently in development exclusively for Wii™. Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.
“We wanted to take this addition to the signature Konami franchise in a direction that really sets it apart from the previous Castlevania titles in the series,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk capabilities, along with the iconic characters, make this game the ideal entry point into the fighting game genre. This combination is certain to thrill old and new fans of the franchise. “
With 3D environments rendered on Wii, players can choose sides in an epic battle of good versus evil using iconic Castlevania characters designed by famed manga artist Takeshi Obata. Using the motion-sensing controls of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote™, players can slash, stab and whip their way across a variety of stages and environmental elements with various surrounding objects as weapons. Select characters can also set traps and make use of monsters on the field to achieve victory in a clash of epic proportions. As an added bonus, players are also able to compete head-to-head using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection™ and connect with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia on the Nintendo DSÔ to unlock bonus gameplay content.
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Also, wlil.
Bottom line, you're not going to be happy either way.
I'm looking forward to this just due to its different nature.
Please bring a brand-new 2D Castlevania to a next-gen system. Please?
Definitely not touching it unless the reviews are good for it, though.
Also, wat
The Wii has Guilty Gear XX Accent Core. Sure, it's not exactly brand new and its just an update to a 4-5 year old fighter, but it's damn fun... with the right controller.
Also, FUCK YOU Igarashi, are you RETARDED? Do you need us to DRAW what we want? Just look at Bionic commando rearmed and get. a. clue.
I'm sorry if I offended someone, I tried to get a better wording for like 2 minutes, but the other ones don't express my feelings.
Thats my hope anyway :)
Why do you guys think all recent Castlevania games have been on PSP and DS? Because its you same people that didn't buy Castlevania 3D games on PS2, and these 2D action games work better on handhelds (also cue Contra and Lunar Knights). So far they have been a success for Konami, and they don't come easy for them.
I have high hopes for this new direction Konami are taking. You guys should be too, or do you just want more MGS, Pro Evo? More of the same is a fine paradise island, if your name is EA. However, Konami have taken hits from the deminishing arcade sector over the years, so they have to be careful with what they create. With the absence of SFIV or SCIV on Wii, there's plenty of room for Castlevania Judgement to breathe and possibly succeed.
Open your minds, people. I'm sure its some of you same people that never gave Boom Blox or SFIV a chance, and both games were cool in the end. Konami deserve a chance to show us what they've got too. Hopefully, E3 will shed some more light on CJ. I know I'll be looking forward to it, and its a damn sight better than more casual mini games shit.
Don't like, don't buy, spoilt fuckers.
Kudos, Iga. Kudos.
Remember, kids. Playing with whips fucks up with your head. Waggle and figthing games just don't work that well. Fighting games require finesse and precision. I own a Wii, I love it, but hey, to each his own. That's just a cruel way to let down all your fans. I think we should just crucify and burn whoever had this sorry idea.
And do not forget:In case it turns out good, I never said that, them internets lie.
I hope I can has next-gen Castlevania on my PStriple.
I hope that Iga realizes he could do a pretty kick-ass, flashy 2D Metroid-vania for the PSN.
Too bad for him that he told the joke with too straight a face and the Konami executives thought it was his real idea. Being totally oblivious to reality, the execs heard "Motion controls" and "fighting game" and started excitedly talking about how much money this amazing new idea would earn. When Iga tried to interrupt and tell them it was a joke, he was hushed and pushed out of the room.
So now he's being forced to make a joke game and the real game is just going to have to wait.
This is what I believe, because it is what I MUST believe.
After reading that, I literally face palmed. WTF are they thinking!?! I read the NP article for Order of Eclessia, and Iga says something like "We know the fans weren't happy with the anime art style, so we went with another artist" Knowing this, how the hell could they think it would be a good idea to let a manga artist do the designs.