Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow/Controls

Note: The, , , , , and buttons are customizable from the in-game menu screen.
 * : Move Soma; select menu items
 * : Perform a special attack with the equipped weapon (this consumes MP)
 * : Jump
 * : Switch between the A and B equipment sets (only after acquiring the Doppelganger soul)
 * : Perform a normal attack with the equipped weapon
 * : Activate the equipped guardian soul
 * : Dash backwards
 * + : Activate the equipped bullet soul
 * + : Perform a slide attack; jump down to lower levels when on narrow platforms
 * : Toggle the top-screen display between Map View and Status Window sub-screens
 * : Pause; display status/settings menu
 * + +  + : Perform a soft reset and return to the game's title screen

The action in Dawn of Sorrow takes place on the bottom, touch-sensitive screen. During gameplay, the stylus 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 Select. 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.

Advanced

 * Jump Kick: Requires the Malphas soul. Perform a double jump and press while holding down or diagonally-down on the Dpad. If you hit an enemy or breakable object you can repeat the jump kick.
 * Charged Jump Kick: Requires the Malphas and Medusa Head souls. Hit as soon as you perform a jump kick and hold it. When you release it you will continue the jump kick, but it will do more damage than usual. Hold for as long as necessary, and have fun!