Castlevania: Curse of Darkness is a video game created and published by Konami Interactive. It was developed for the PlayStation 2 console from Sony and for the Xbox from Microsoft and was published in 2005. The game is classed as an action and role playing title with a medieval and fantasy theme played from a third person perspective.

It will allow the player to take on the role of Hector, who is a former servant of Dracula, who is still a threat. He is also a Devil Forgemaster but he wants no longer to be associated with evil and to live a normal life. The problem is that another servant of Dracula has cast a curse on Europe and that Hector is the only one who can breake it. The fact that he is a Forgemaster allows him to create familiars that can fight on his side. The familiars are able to morph into many different forms depending on the level of the player and the weapons he chooses to wield.

There are some interesting role playing elements in the game, mainly revolving around character attributes and experience. There's also a wide array of weapons that you can use, such as axes, swords, spears, knuckles and shields. The game will also offer you the chance to pick up bronze, steel and aluminum or having an extra amount of materials to create new weapons or improve existing ones.

The current combo system in the game will allow the player to easily beat up enemies and will make fights interesting.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Get character weapons

Dullahan

Steal: Purple Glitter

Uses: Laser Blade (Isaac's weapon in the introduction sequence and second Boss battle)

Be very careful doing this, because making a mistake will cause you a world of pain. In the beginning of the match, he will leap into the air and send out a multi-hit shockwave. This opens the steal window. To get him to do it up close, block or Perfect Guard his sword attacks. Sometimes he will use a rush attack similar to the Great Armors in Eneomaos Machine Tower -- be on the defensive. When he does the leap, do a normal jump and steal from him. If you are too far, delay your second jump or jump over the first hit and Perfect Guard the second.

Isaac (Round 2)

Steal: Cheese

Uses: HP Restore

Isaac is very different during the second time you face him, and is apparently lightweight. Equip a fast weapon like a Bastard Sword or a Laser Blade (if available), or a Knuckle-class weapon. Use the first finishing move to send Isaac flying across the room. Do it near a wall, and quickly press the button to steal, as he must be airborne.

Here's the trailer of the game: