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| + | |director = [[Yōta Tsutsumizaki]] |
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| − | |platforms = [[Mobile phone]]s ([[wikipedia:IOS|iOS]], [[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]]) |
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| − | |released = [[File:Flag of Canada.jpg|22px|Canada]] September 20, 2019 |
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| + | Kyo Takashimizu<br /> |
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| + | Tsutomu Taniguchi |
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| + | |designer = [[Ayami Kojima]] (character design)<ref name="GPlay">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200715182417/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.castlevania&hl=en ''Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls'' product page] at Google Play. (archived: July 15, 2020)</ref> |
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| + | [[Michiru Yamane]]<ref name="GPlay" /> |
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| + | [[Karin Nakano]]<br /> |
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| + | Naoki Nakashima |
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| + | [[Mobile phone]]s ([[wikipedia:IOS|iOS]])<br /> |
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| + | [[Personal computer|PC]] ([[wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]]) |
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| + | '''Mobile phones (iOS, Android)'''<br /> |
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| + | {{CA}} September 20, 2019<br /> |
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| + | '''Mobile phones (iOS - [[Apple Arcade]])'''<br /> |
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| + | {{WW}} September 17, 2021<br /> |
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| + | '''PC (Mac)'''<br /> |
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| + | {{WW}} September 17, 2021 |
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| + | Single player<br /> |
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| + | Multiplayer (original) |
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+ | {{nihongo|'''''Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ ''Grimoire of Souls''|Akumajō Dorakyura Grimoire of Souls}} is an action-adventure platformer game, part of the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series, developed and published by [[Konami]]. The game incorporates role-playing elements, such as character growth and an experience-based system, and includes a variety of single player and multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP). |
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| + | The original version of the game was released on [[Mobile phone|smartphones]] (iOS and Android) on September 20, 2019, exclusively in Canada, and was discontinued on September 9, 2020.<ref name="shutdown">Siliconera (July 8, 2020) - ''[https://www.siliconera.com/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls-will-shut-down-on-september-9-2020/ Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Will Shut Down on September 9, 2020]''</ref> This version implemented the use of in-game currency and microtransactions. |
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| + | On August 13, 2021, Konami announced that the game would be coming to iOS, tvOS, iPadOS and Mac via the [[Apple Arcade]] subscription service on September 17, 2021.<ref>Commented on the [https://www.konami.com/games/castlevania/gos/global/en/ official website]. Also be seen on the [https://apps.apple.com/app/castlevania-gos-arcade/id1552347138?ign-itsct=castlevaniagos&ign-itscg=30800 Apple Arcade Store].</ref> This re-release implements a number of changes over the original game, such as revised layouts, improved graphics and 3D models, and the removal of the "power system" since the game is no longer free. |
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| + | [[Ayami Kojima]] returns as character designer for this game and the music score was provided by longtime composer of the series, [[Michiru Yamane]]. |
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| − | The game includes a variety of single player and multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP). It also incorporates role-playing elements, such as character growth and an experience-based system, as well as the use of in-game currency and microtransactions. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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+ | <div style="display: flex;">{{quote|A future where Count Dracula has been completely destroyed. It seemed like eternal peace came upon the world.<br />However, a letter delivered to Genya Arikado was about to put an end to that peaceful era.<br />In order to verify the meaning of the words written in the letter—“The Grimoire has ran wild and Count Dracula will be resurrected”—Genya Arikado heads off towards the letter’s sender…|Official synopsis}}</div> |
The storyline borrows elements from ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]'' such as the [[Grimoire]] and the presence of characters from past ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' games that existed in different time periods. |
The storyline borrows elements from ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]'' such as the [[Grimoire]] and the presence of characters from past ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' games that existed in different time periods. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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| − | ===Introduction=== |
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| ⚫ | After receiving a letter from [[Lucy Westenra]], [[Genya Arikado|Arikado]] ventures to the [[Elgos |
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| + | <center>''“Count Dracula<br />Prophesized to rise every hundred years,<br />descending the world into darkness."'' |
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| − | ===Chapter 1: Dracula's Castle=== |
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| + | ''"But there are those who stand<br />before the rising tide, heroes all."'' |
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| − | As Arikado enters the first Grimoire, he changes to his [[Alucard]] outfit and has his former power lost, since the Grimoire cuts connection with the real world, having to gather power inside the Grimoire to be able to write into it and become stronger. As Alucard reenters the Grimoire and goes on to the [[Dracula's Castle|castle]], he summons weapons and abilities with the help of Lucy, and she tells him that good personalities inscribed into the Grimoires can join him in his battle. Meanwhile, [[Death]] appears to Alucard inside the Grimoire and has a short battle with him, in which he defeats Alucard. After that, Death reasons that he won due to Alucard being weaker inside the book, revealing that he isn't part of the inscriptions on the Grimoire, but rather a living personality that entered it just like Alucard himself. Alucard then leaves the Grimoire and talks with Lucy about Death, to which she surprisingly reacts, as no one else should have the capability to enter the books, but Alucard dismisses this and says that Death could find a way to do the same in order to resurrect [[Dracula]]. Then, Lucy talks again about bringing other heroes from the Grimoire inscriptions who could help Alucard against Death and his dark forces, revealing [[Simon Belmont]], summoned from the Grimoire, much to Alucard's surprise. Simon reacts violently due to Alucard being a [[dhampir]], advised by the [[Vampire Killer (whip)|Vampire Killer]], thus making Alucard explain his reasonings and telling Simon about [[Trevor Belmont|Trevor]], convincing Simon that he plays a good role in these events. Furthermore, while Simon and Alucard enter the Grimoire again, Lucy summons the child [[Maria Renard]] from the ''[[Castlevania: Rondo of Blood|Rondo of Blood]]'' era, and [[Charlotte Aulin]], who then join the heroes inside the book. Finally, they all come to the core monster, the [[Giant Bat]], which is in possession of the Vital Soul that is darkening the Grimoire, and upon its defeat the book is pacified again. |
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| + | ''"After centuries of battle, Dracula's<br />Castle was finally sealed within the<br />solar eclipse of 1999."'' |
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| − | ===Chapter 2: A City of Fog=== |
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| − | Next, the heroes enter into the second Grimoire, which described one of [[Brauner]]'s paintings in 1944. Again, Lucy summons [[Shanoa]] to join them, and Charlotte gets eager to see her childhood friend and partner [[Jonathan Morris]] in the Grimoire, since its inscriptions tell about her time inside the castle. While the heroes discuss the [[Glyph]]s and the [[Belmont Clan|Belmont]]'s vanishing, Lucy notices the writings have changed since they entered it and supposes it's due to the dark forces trying to take control of the book, since the overwriting is putting Jonathan into disadvantage against the monster he's fighting. After delving deep into the Grimoire, Lucy discovers the monster which holds the Vital Soul, who is fighting with Jonathan and winning due to the overwritings. Then, they all enter the book and save Jonathan, stepping forward to clash with the headless champion [[Dullahan]], destroying its head and securing the Vital Soul, reverting back the flow of [[Chaos]] inside it. Finally, Lucy also materializes Jonathan; however, due to the alterations, Jonathan won't be at full strength and may only help the others for a short period. |
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| + | ''"Count Dracula was destroyed,<br />but then, one day..."'' |
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| − | ===Chapter 3: Ash Banquet=== |
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| − | Although Lucy can't locate Grimoires with contents corrupted, she finds one that is being manipulated at the moment - namely the one describing [[Transylvania]] in 1792, when [[Richter Belmont]] wielded the whip, and the heroes enter it to prevent the full corruption. After venturing into it, Shanoa asks what exactly the Grimoires are, to which [[Seward]], the Director of Elgos, appears to clear any doubts. He then tells about the "Grimoire of Souls", a detailed account about Dracula and the circumstances of his recurrent resurrections that was written in order to understand and prevent human malice to take over again in the future, and also where all other Grimoires originate from. While Seward also tells Arikado that his organization was founded in [[Demon Castle War|1999]], the year Dracula perished forever inside the [[Solar Eclipse|solar eclipse]], Maria begins to feel uneasy and starts to fade herself due to the corruption on the books that also is endangering Richter inside the Grimoire. At last, Lucy identifies and localizes the [[Wyvern]], which fights Richter, and the heroes save him while also defeating the monster and capturing its Vital Soul, restoring Maria back to normal and partially summoning Richter the same way it was done with Jonathan. |
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| + | ''"While working with national security,<br />Genya Arikado receives a mysterious envelope."'' |
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| − | ===Chapter 4: That Witch Writhes=== |
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| + | ''"Unknown to many, his true identity<br />is Alucard, the son of Dracula."'' |
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| + | ''"Within the envelope is a letter..."'' |
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| − | ===Chapter 5: Dark Laughter=== |
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| + | ''"'The Grimoire has awoken.'<br />'The darkness comes.'"'' |
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| − | The game's system has been described as cooperative, with up to four players at the same time. Characters can be improved to grow stronger, and fallen allies can be resurrected with a mechanic dubbed "[[Soul Resurrection]]". A cooperative [[Boss Rush Mode|Boss Rush]] mode is also included, along with a PvP battle mode with teams consisting of four players each. |
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| + | ''"Beset by doubts, Alucard diligently<br />checks the moonlit sky to ensure<br />Dracula's Castle has not reappeared,<br />before setting out on a journey to find<br />the sender of the letter."'' |
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| − | The game makes use of in-game currency and microtransactions.<ref>The official page shows a screenshot containing the in-game currency, and the closed beta-testing call page says that this beta version does not allow in-game billing.</ref> |
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| + | ''"This is the story of the<br />Grimoire of Souls,<br />a new page of a tragic history."''</center> |
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| ⚫ | After receiving a letter from [[Lucy Westenra]], [[Genya Arikado|Arikado]] ventures to the [[Elgos Building]]. There, Lucy addresses him on the Grimoires, magic books which contain information on all the past events of ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'', which are overflowing with dark power and beyond their control, hence needing the help of Arikado to restore order on them. Then, with appropriate magic created by Elgos, Arikado must enter the Grimoires and defeat the monsters inscribed into them for the dark power to dissipate, mainly the Core Monsters which have control over the Grimoires. |
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| − | ==Development== |
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| ⚫ | ''Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls'' was first announced on April 17, 2018. The game then went through closed-beta stage and was slated to be released on the [[wikipedia:IOS|iOS]] platform. The closed beta ended on May 22, 2018. The game, according to a [[Konami]] press sheet, would also be available on [[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]] |
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| ⚫ | News on ''Grimoire of Souls'' still being in development reemerged on September 2019, when an official trailer of the game was suddenly released without any prior announcement, although a release date was still not given. The game was finally made available on the Google App Store in Canada on the 20th of that same month, again, without any major announcement. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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| − | [[Genya Arikado]] plays the role of main protagonist. A new character called [[Lucy Westenra]] plays a supporting role, helping to elaborate on the story, guiding the player through various tutorials on the game's numerous features, and also acting as a merchant (or host) during in-game purchases. Playable characters on the closed beta are [[Alucard]], [[Simon Belmont]], [[Charlotte Aulin]], [[Shanoa]] and [[Maria Renard]] (from ''[[Castlevania: Rondo of Blood|Rondo of Blood]]''). [[Soma Cruz]]'s artwork is present on the game's website, but not on the upcoming-characters' announcement section, nor is he a playable character. Other characters such as [[Albus]], [[Richter Belmont]], [[Maria Renard]] (from ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony of the Night]]''), [[Jonathan Morris]] and [[Trevor Belmont]] appear as assist summons performing their "Ex Skill" special attacks. |
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| − | *[[Death]] |
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| − | *[[Giant Bat]] |
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| − | *[[Dullahan]] |
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| − | *[[Wyvern]] |
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| − | *[[Legion]] |
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| − | *[[Soma Cruz]] (representation) |
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| − | *[[Eligor]] |
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| + | Gameplay is similar to 2D side-scrolling games in the series. Quests can be done in co-op with a second player, and there are multiplayer modes which can be played with up to four people. Characters can be improved to grow stronger, and fallen allies can be resurrected with a mechanic dubbed "[[Soul Resurrection]]". |
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| − | :'''''Note''': This information comes from the statistics released by [[Konami]] on the game's [https://web.archive.org/web/20190506101315/https://www.konami.com/games/castlevania/gos/cbt/report official page]''. |
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| + | The game made use of in-game currency and microtransactions, but all were removed in the [[Apple Arcade]] release. |
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| − | ===Statistics=== |
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| − | After its beta-stage period, Konami issued a report on the quality inquiry that had to be answered with the beta. The statistics were divided in several categories, and were as follow: |
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| − | *'''Graphics''': 69% considered the graphics to be good and 9 % considered them bad. The other 22% chose not to answer. |
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| − | *'''Story/background''': A 67% of the inquired considered it was good, and 5% viewed it as bad. The resting 28% chose not to answer. |
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| − | *'''Action/operability''': This category received a general negative response, with a 20% of good answers and a 63% of bad answers, with an abstinence of 17%. |
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| − | *'''Multiplayer''': The multiplayer experience had more mixed reviews. 38% of the inquired qualified it as good, a 31% as bad and the resting 31% abstained |
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| − | *'''Battle System''': The battle system received a generally negative review with up to 46% of the inquired considering bad, against 13% that gave it a positive review. |
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| − | *'''Single player mode''': The single-player experience received a favorable review by the 51% of the inquired against the negative report from 9% of the inquired. |
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| − | *'''Character and equipment progression''': This category received a mixed review; with a 31% of favorable reviews and 30% negative. |
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| − | *'''Use of enhanced screen''': Thia category received a mainly negative review, with 47% of the inquired considering it bad, against a 21% who gave a more favorable review of it. |
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| − | *'''Sound''': The sound category (which treated to both BGM and SFX) received a general positive response; with 83% of the critics being favorable, and 3% of bad critics. |
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| − | *'''Technical performance''': Viewed mainly negative, with 47% of the inquired considering it bad, and an acceptance of 13%. |
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| − | *'''Connection speed and load times''': Were reviewed generally negative, with an acceptance of 17% and a negative view from 37% of the inquired. |
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| + | ==Dialogue== |
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| − | ===Playable characters review=== |
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| − | *'''[[Alucard]]''' was considered easy to play by 87% of the inquired. |
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| − | *'''[[Simon Belmont|Simon]]''' was considered easy to play by 75% of the inquired. |
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| − | *'''[[Charlotte Aulin|Charlotte]]''' was considered easy to play by 67% of the inquired. |
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| − | *'''[[Shanoa]]''' was considered easy to play by 76% of the inquired. |
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| − | *'''[[Maria Renard|Maria]]''' was considered easy to play by 76% of the inquired. |
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| ⚫ | ''Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls'' was first announced on April 17, 2018. The game then went through closed-beta stage and was slated to be released on the [[wikipedia:IOS|iOS]] platform. The closed beta ended on May 22, 2018. The game, according to a [[Konami]] press sheet, would also be available on [[wikipedia:Android (operating system)|Android]] devices and be released worldwide in 2019.<ref>TouchArcade (January 31, 2019) – ''[https://toucharcade.com/2019/01/31/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls-global-release/ Konami Confirms Global Release for ‘Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls’ this Year]''</ref> Two more ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' products were released in the meantime: ''[[Castlevania Anniversary Collection]]'' and ''[[Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night/Rondo of Blood|Castlevania Requiem]]''. |
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| − | The sound (especially the music) was praised both technically and stylistically, and the choice of reusing music from past titles was view as good. |
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| ⚫ | News on ''Grimoire of Souls'' still being in development reemerged on September 2019, when an official trailer of the game was suddenly released without any prior announcement, although a release date was still not given. The game was finally made available on the Google App Store in Canada on the 20th of that same month, again, without any major announcement. |
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| − | The graphics were considered really well crafted and a successor to the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' atmosphere, although the character designs could have been improved. The graphical interface was considered very good and intuitive for a mobile phone game. |
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| + | On July 8, 2020, it was announced that service for the game would be discontinued on September 9, 2020,<ref name="shutdown"/> without never having seen any export release. To coincide with that date, players were no longer able to purchase Gems since the day of the game's closure announcement. |
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| − | The operability was considered good and the action fun, and the gameplay was easy to understand. |
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| + | However, twelve months later, on August 13, 2021, Konami announced that the game would be re-released on [[Apple Arcade]]. Multiplayer mode was removed in this version. |
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| − | The multiplayer was appreciated, specially the competitive modes, and the communication was easy to use. |
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| − | The character customization, both in its outlook and in its playability was praised. |
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| − | Was compared to ''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Despair]]''. |
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| − | It was considered too difficult to perform long combos or fast movements due to the slow performance of the touchscreen. Some considered the experience would have been better if the "Jump" and "Attack" buttons were always visible. |
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| − | On multiplayer, the pairings where considered bad, and sometimes the players would end up been paired with players way stronger than them. |
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| − | Players had a general view that it took too much time to level-up a character. |
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| − | It was generally considered that the game consumed too much battery, and that when playing on an iPhone 6 (the minimum hardware it could be played), the processing speed was too slow and sometimes it would boot to the Start Screen. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | {{sub|Gallery}} |
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| − | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center"> |
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| − | Grimoire_of_souls_title_page.png |
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| − | gos system 2.png|Four characters fighting a [[Wyvern]] in the [[Boss Rush Mode|Boss Rush]] mode. |
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| − | gos system 1.png|The '[[Soul Resurrection]]' mechanic in use. |
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| − | gos system 3.png|Classic tracks are returning. In-game currency can also be seen. |
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| − | 32163047 128811487980802 5008379308238962688 n.jpg|[[Trevor Belmont]], as an assist summon character |
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| − | 32215108 128811727980778 5081887617675427840 n.jpg|[[Richter Belmont]], as an assist summon character |
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| − | Tumblr p8hwwqTLhY1rmc01oo1 500.jpg|[[Albus]], as an assist summon character |
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| − | 31632058 129599411235343 5396403240923299840 n.jpg|[[Richter Belmont]], with his [[Hydro Storm]] EX Skill Technique, as an assist summon character |
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| − | 32267106 129599494568668 104279426534998016 n.jpg|Players can customize their characters as well changing their skins, such as [[Simon Belmont]]'s ''[[Castlevania Chronicles]]'' skin |
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| − | Alucard_on_stats_screen.jpg|[[Alucard]] wielding a light-based sword on the stats screen. |
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| − | Boss rush result screen.jpg|Boss Rush Result Screen with two playable characters present |
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| − | Seventeen year old maria.jpg|[[Maria Renard/Symphony of the Night|Maria Renard]] as an assist summon character |
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| − | Alucard character demo.jpg|Alucard attacking two [[Bone Pillar]]s at once |
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| − | Simon belmont character demo.jpg|Simon using a [[Flame Whip]] against a [[Skeleton]] |
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| − | Maria renard character demo.jpg|Maria attacking three [[Bat]]s and a [[Zombie]] at once |
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| − | Charlotte aulin character demo.jpg|Charlotte performing a [[Grand Cross]] against two [[Harpy|Harpies]] at once |
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| − | 028.jpg|[[Boss Rush Mode]] |
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| − | 9b9aad21.jpg|Beta appearance of the main hall |
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| − | 033.jpg|[[City of Haze]] |
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| − | </gallery> |
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==Videos== |
==Videos== |
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| − | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center"> |
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| − | Castlevania Grimoire of Souls Official Trailer|''Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls'' trailer (English) |
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| − | TGS 2019 - 惡魔城Dracula Grimoire of Souls 試玩多人模式|"Bounty Hunt" mode gameplay |
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| − | </gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *''Grimoire of Souls'' is the first game to state that [[Soma Cruz]] is Japanese in the English versions. Although this tidbit was mentioned in the Japanese versions of the ''Sorrow'' games, the English localization of ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow|Aria of Sorrow]]'' instead indicated that Soma had been a foreign transfer student |
+ | *''Grimoire of Souls'' is the first game to state that [[Soma Cruz]] is Japanese in the English versions. Although this tidbit was mentioned in the Japanese versions of the ''Sorrow'' games, the English localization of ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow|Aria of Sorrow]]'' instead indicated that Soma had been a foreign transfer student in Japan. |
| − | + | *It is also the first game to have [[Alucard]] playable in his [[Genya Arikado]] identity (as [[Julius Mode]] for ''[[Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow|Dawn of Sorrow]]'' had Arikado reassuming his true identity as Alucard). |
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| + | *Technically, this is the fourth production to have Alucard and [[Simon Belmont]] interact, after ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', ''[[Castlevania Judgment]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo2trokfDnw Character demo video] |
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*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.castlevania Google Play] |
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.castlevania Google Play] |
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| + | **[https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/castlevania-grimoire-of-souls/id1234489268 Old App Store link] |
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJQDaRm7Ixk Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls ~ Shanoa vs Eligor Boss (Android/iOS)] |
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcVFNI_kYy0 Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Walkthrough part 1 iOS] |
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| + | *[https://gamepress.gg/castlevania-grimoire-souls-new-player-guide Game Press] - New Player Guide |
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Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls (悪魔城ドラキュラ Grimoire of Souls Akumajō Dorakyura Grimoire of Souls?) is an action-adventure platformer game, part of the Castlevania series, developed and published by Konami. The game incorporates role-playing elements, such as character growth and an experience-based system, and includes a variety of single player and multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP).
The original version of the game was released on smartphones (iOS and Android) on September 20, 2019, exclusively in Canada, and was discontinued on September 9, 2020.[2] This version implemented the use of in-game currency and microtransactions.
On August 13, 2021, Konami announced that the game would be coming to iOS, tvOS, iPadOS and Mac via the Apple Arcade subscription service on September 17, 2021.[3] This re-release implements a number of changes over the original game, such as revised layouts, improved graphics and 3D models, and the removal of the "power system" since the game is no longer free.
Ayami Kojima returns as character designer for this game and the music score was provided by longtime composer of the series, Michiru Yamane.
Overview
- "A future where Count Dracula has been completely destroyed. It seemed like eternal peace came upon the world.
However, a letter delivered to Genya Arikado was about to put an end to that peaceful era.
In order to verify the meaning of the words written in the letter—“The Grimoire has ran wild and Count Dracula will be resurrected”—Genya Arikado heads off towards the letter’s sender…" - — Official synopsis
The storyline borrows elements from Castlevania: Harmony of Despair such as the Grimoire and the presence of characters from past Castlevania games that existed in different time periods.
Plot
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Plot
Prophesized to rise every hundred years,
descending the world into darkness."
"But there are those who stand
before the rising tide, heroes all."
"After centuries of battle, Dracula's
Castle was finally sealed within the
solar eclipse of 1999."
"Count Dracula was destroyed,
but then, one day..."
"While working with national security,
Genya Arikado receives a mysterious envelope."
"Unknown to many, his true identity
is Alucard, the son of Dracula."
"Within the envelope is a letter..."
"'The Grimoire has awoken.'
'The darkness comes.'"
"Beset by doubts, Alucard diligently
checks the moonlit sky to ensure
Dracula's Castle has not reappeared,
before setting out on a journey to find
the sender of the letter."
Grimoire of Souls,
a new page of a tragic history."
After receiving a letter from Lucy Westenra, Arikado ventures to the Elgos Building. There, Lucy addresses him on the Grimoires, magic books which contain information on all the past events of Castlevania, which are overflowing with dark power and beyond their control, hence needing the help of Arikado to restore order on them. Then, with appropriate magic created by Elgos, Arikado must enter the Grimoires and defeat the monsters inscribed into them for the dark power to dissipate, mainly the Core Monsters which have control over the Grimoires.
Characters
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(voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu/Chris Nelson) |
A persona of Alucard, assigned to a secretive Japanese government agency, his existence known only to a few. Incredibly striking features, but constantly perplexed by the intricacies of social interactions. |
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(voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu/Chris Nelson) |
A dhampir born to a human mother and Count Dracula. While he has inherited dark powers, his mother's influence has allowed him to keep a human heart. |
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(voiced by Hideo Ishikawa/Ryan Drees) |
The most famous vampire hunter of the Belmont clan. An ultimate warrior possessing a body tempered through intense training and constant conflict. |
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(voiced by Yumi Kakuzu/Emily Reams) |
A gifted young witch affiliated with the Church. Powerful enough to be seen as the final weapon in the battle against Count Dracula, but lacks experience. |
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(Rondo of Blood) (voiced by Akari Kitō/Diana Garnet) |
A young vampire huntress distantly related to the Belmont clan. Despite being only 12 years old, she already possesses incredible magical prowess. |
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(voiced by Houko Kuwashima/Hannah Grace) |
A Glyph Master from the Order of Ecclesia. Absorbs Glyphs through the large rune on her back, using them to recreate anything in existence. |
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(voiced by Rie Takahashi/Thina Shimada) |
A young magical researcher assigned to the anti-Dracula agency. Possesses skills greater than her youth would suggest. Supports Arikado on his journeys into the Grimoires. She's housing him too... |
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(voiced by Kiyoyuki Yanada/Matthew Masaru Barron) |
Renowned as the strongest member of the Belmont clan, possessing an incredibly strong sense of justice. A master of unparalleled martial prowess. Acts as a brother to Maria. |
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(voiced by Takahiro Sakurai/Jon Sabay) |
A descendant of the Belmont clan of vampire hunters. Fought Dracula with his childhood friend, Charlotte Aulin. Despite appearing to completely lack drive, he is an accomplished warrior. |
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(Symphony of the Night) (voiced by Akari Kitō/Diana Garnet) |
Maria Renard at 17 years old. With greater control of the Four Sacred Beasts and skills honed on the bones of the vampires she has destroyed, Maria is a force to be reckoned with. |
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(voiced by Toshihiko Seki/Knox Clendenen) |
Ecclesia's Chief Researcher, combining scientific development with practical magical application. Channels glyph energy into bullets with his magical gun, Agartha. Acts as a brother to Shanoa. |
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(voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa/Jack Merluzzi) |
A reincarnation of Count Dracula. Possesses the ability to use the souls of monsters he has defeated in combat with his power of dominance. |
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(voiced by Yasunori Masutani/Michael Turpin) |
Along with Alucard, formed the first party to have ever defeated Dracula. Dramatically changed the fortunes of the Belmont Clan, who had been feared for their enormous stature. Simon's ancestor. |
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(voiced by Sayaka Ōhara/Hannah Grace) |
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(voiced by Norio Wakamoto/Vinay Murthy) |
Alucard’s father and the legendary castle lord said to resurrect once every hundred years. He was sealed away in the 1999 eclipse and destroyed once and for all. |
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(voiced by Masaharu Satō) |
Dracula’s right-hand man. Vowing obedience for all of eternity, he will do anything for his master. |
Gameplay
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Gameplay
Gameplay is similar to 2D side-scrolling games in the series. Quests can be done in co-op with a second player, and there are multiplayer modes which can be played with up to four people. Characters can be improved to grow stronger, and fallen allies can be resurrected with a mechanic dubbed "Soul Resurrection".
The game made use of in-game currency and microtransactions, but all were removed in the Apple Arcade release.
Dialogue
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Script
Development
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls was first announced on April 17, 2018. The game then went through closed-beta stage and was slated to be released on the iOS platform. The closed beta ended on May 22, 2018. The game, according to a Konami press sheet, would also be available on Android devices and be released worldwide in 2019.[4] Two more Castlevania products were released in the meantime: Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Castlevania Requiem.
News on Grimoire of Souls still being in development reemerged on September 2019, when an official trailer of the game was suddenly released without any prior announcement, although a release date was still not given. The game was finally made available on the Google App Store in Canada on the 20th of that same month, again, without any major announcement.
On July 8, 2020, it was announced that service for the game would be discontinued on September 9, 2020,[2] without never having seen any export release. To coincide with that date, players were no longer able to purchase Gems since the day of the game's closure announcement.
However, twelve months later, on August 13, 2021, Konami announced that the game would be re-released on Apple Arcade. Multiplayer mode was removed in this version.
Beta inquiry report
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Beta inquiry report
Gallery
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Gallery
Videos
- Main article: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls/Gallery
Trivia
- Grimoire of Souls is the first game to state that Soma Cruz is Japanese in the English versions. Although this tidbit was mentioned in the Japanese versions of the Sorrow games, the English localization of Aria of Sorrow instead indicated that Soma had been a foreign transfer student in Japan.
- It is also the first game to have Alucard playable in his Genya Arikado identity (as Julius Mode for Dawn of Sorrow had Arikado reassuming his true identity as Alucard).
- Technically, this is the fourth production to have Alucard and Simon Belmont interact, after Captain N: The Game Master, Castlevania Judgment and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls product page at Google Play. (archived: July 15, 2020)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Siliconera (July 8, 2020) - Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Will Shut Down on September 9, 2020
- ↑ Commented on the official website. Also be seen on the Apple Arcade Store.
- ↑ TouchArcade (January 31, 2019) – Konami Confirms Global Release for ‘Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls’ this Year
External links
- Official website
- Boss Rush gameplay video
- Character demo video
- Google Play
- App Store
- Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls ~ Shanoa vs Eligor Boss (Android/iOS)
- Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Walkthrough part 1 iOS
- Game Press - New Player Guide
| Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls |
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| Characters |
| Playable Characters |
| Alucard/Genya Arikado • Simon Belmont • Maria Renard (Rondo of Blood) • Charlotte Aulin • Shanoa |
| Assist Characters |
| Soma Cruz/Dark King Soma • Jonathan Morris • Richter Belmont • Maria Renard (Symphony of the Night) • Albus • Trevor Belmont |
| Supporting cast |
| Lucy Westenra • Hermina • Annette |
| Antagonists |
| Dracula • Seward/Death |
| Bosses |
| Giant Bat • Dullahan • Wyvern • Legion • Eligor • Carmilla • Lesser Vampire • Balore • Gergos |
| Locations |
| Elgos Building |
| Grimoires |
| Ch I. Dracula's Castle • Ch II. A City of Fog • Ch III. Ash Banquet • Ch IV. That Witch Writhes • Ch V. Dark Laughter • Ch VI. Accursed Cranium • Ch VII. Death’s Reign • Ch VIII. Demonic Visions • Ch IX. A Vessel for the Lord • Ch X. Dracula’s Curse |
| Optional |
| Whip's Memory |
| Multiplay areas |
| Dracula's Castle Abyss • Cursed Castle Den |
| Archives |
| Inventory • Bestiary • Missions |