Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow Hints IV (DS)

Taking place a year after Aria of Sorrow, the game's protagonist - Soma Cruz - finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master Dracula. To save himself and protect the lives of those he loves, Soma must infiltrate the enemy's home base, a towering replica of Dracula's castle that is teaming with monstrous creatures. Players' abilities develop as they collect items and gather experience points by defeating a multitude of gruesome enemies.

In their quest to defeat enemies, players will use original gameplay concepts that leverage Nintendo DS' touch screen technology. One example is Dawn of Sorrow's "Magic Seal" system. By using the stylus directly on the screen, players must connect a series of symbols in the proper order to unlock an enchanted opening and disperse their enemy's magic into it when they are weakened. The touch screen technology will also be used to destroy "Crystal Blocks".

This ability will allow players to access unreachable areas as well as eliminate obstacles. Nintendo DS' dual screens also allow game information to be readily displayed. During gameplay, the top screen of the Nintendo DS will display an environment map, as well as information on player status, enemy vulnerability, and acquired power-ups.

HINTS

Defeating Abaddon

When fighting Abaddon, equip Death as your Guardian Soul. Death's scythes will attack Abaddon repeatedly for about 30 to 35 HP of damage per hit. Death's Soul will also destroy some of the locust swarms that Abaddon uses. Keep dodging Abaddon and the locust swarms, and use Mind Ups or Mana Prisms to keep your MP filled. Use potions or food when your MP gets low. When using a combination of physical attacks and Death's Guardian Soul, it will not be long to take down Abaddon.

Defeating Aguni

Aguni is arguably the hardest Boss in the game. He has four attacks; a downward spiral that explodes into large pillars of fire, three smaller fire pillars, a swoop attack, and repeated slashes with his claws. To dodge his attacks, keep as far away as possible, or extremely close to a wall. When he swoops past or comes to swipe at you, duck underneath and slide inward. His pillar attacks can be dodged by jumping, and often open up for easy hits with a heavy weapon (for example, Great Axe or Mjollnjr). Some helpful Souls that can be used include: familiars, Corpseweed, Barbariccia and Erinys.

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