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'''''Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow''''' (frequently abbreviated DoS) is a videogame for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Konami. The game is a direct sequel to ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'', and features Soma Cruz as its protagonist. Other characters from ''Aria of Sorrow'' also return, including Soma's girlfriend Mina Hakuba, Genya Arikado, Julius Belmont, and Yoko Belnades. The game takes place one year after the events of ''Aria of Sorrow'' and details Soma's exploration of the castle of an egnigmatic cult which seeks to destroy him. | '''''Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow''''' (frequently abbreviated DoS) is a videogame for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Konami. The game is a direct sequel to ''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'', and features Soma Cruz as its protagonist. Other characters from ''Aria of Sorrow'' also return, including Soma's girlfriend Mina Hakuba, Genya Arikado, Julius Belmont, and Yoko Belnades. The game takes place one year after the events of ''Aria of Sorrow'' and details Soma's exploration of the castle of an egnigmatic cult which seeks to destroy him. | ||
==Controls and Gameplay== | == Controls and Gameplay == | ||
===Basics=== | === Basics === | ||
* '''+Control Pad''': Move Soma; select menu items<br/> | * '''+Control Pad''': Move Soma; select menu items<br/> | ||
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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. | 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 Moves=== | === Advanced Moves === | ||
<b>Jump Kick</b> - Requires the Malphas soul. Perform a double jump and press B while holding down or diagonally-down on the d-pad. If you hit an enemy or breakable object you can repeat the jump kick. | <b>Jump Kick</b> - Requires the Malphas soul. Perform a double jump and press B while holding down or diagonally-down on the d-pad. If you hit an enemy or breakable object you can repeat the jump kick. | ||
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<b>Charged Jump Kick</b> - Requires the Malphas and Medusa Head souls. Hit R 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! | <b>Charged Jump Kick</b> - Requires the Malphas and Medusa Head souls. Hit R 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! | ||
==Tips & Tricks== | == Tips & Tricks == | ||
===Soul-Specific Tips=== | === Soul-Specific Tips === | ||
<b>Succubus</b>: The Succubus soul deals more damage, and therefore restores more health, with higher INT stats. It ''also'' steals hit points from inanimate objects! For instance you can "bite" breakable lamps, pots, statues, and chairs. So for maximum health recovery equip INT-boosting items and souls, and go through rooms full of breakable items. | <b>Succubus</b>: The Succubus soul deals more damage, and therefore restores more health, with higher INT stats. It ''also'' steals hit points from inanimate objects! For instance you can "bite" breakable lamps, pots, statues, and chairs. So for maximum health recovery equip INT-boosting items and souls, and go through rooms full of breakable items. | ||
===General Tips=== | === General Tips === | ||
'''Easy Leveling Up'''<br /> | '''Easy Leveling Up'''<br /> | ||
