Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow/Controls

Note: The, , , , , and buttons are customizable from the in-game menu screen.

The action in Dawn of Sorrow takes place on the bottom, touch-sensitive screen. During gameplay, the is used to break certain "ice" blocks, navigate menus, draw Magic Seals, or control certain familiars.

The top screen operates in two modes, which can be switched by pressing. The main mode displays Soma's status and currently equipped souls. It also provides information about Soma's most recently encountered enemy, including its name, information about its resistances and weaknesses, and the number of souls of that enemy currently in Soma's possession.

The second mode displays a map of the castle. Your current position is indicated by a pulsating circle. Save rooms are indicated by red squares, and teleport rooms are indicated by blue squares. Green partitions represent doors. Explored areas appear tan, while unexplored areas for which you have a map are indicated in dark gray.