In-Game Story Description

Prologue

The Order is a group of self-proclaimed followers of the dark lord. The wicked men and women seek to strengthen themselves by aligning with dark spirits and wish to raise count Dracula. In exchange, they hope to receive greater power and eternal life.

For centuries the Belmont clan has fought against the evils of Dracula. A new generation of hunters has been called to send him back to the underworld. Desmond Belmont and his sisters, Zoe and Dolores, have found the connection between the Order and Dracula. The young Belmont must wield the Vampire Killer anew...

Objective/Overview

Castlevania: Order of Shadows is the most surprising release in a long time, as it shows the industry's continued shift toward accepting handheld and mobile gaming as anything but an auxiliary activity in deference to consoles and PCs. Order of Shadows is truly the mobile platform's first unique series title where there previously have lurked only reimagined ports of Castlevania, the original NES classic.

Taking a cue from recent entries, Order of Shadows, though short in length, is an adventure-RPG where the hero--Desmond, the more traditional Belmont warrior--can freely move through five castle areas (five levels of The Order's mansion) in his mission to put a stop to a diabolical scheme hatched by Rohan Krause, a member of The Order. At Desmond's command are a leather whip, which will see superior forms, and a number of typically-used sub-weapons, both old and new. Sprinkled in are some modern series elements: He'll by defeating bosses acquire new abilities and thus further mansion accessibility, he'll gain levels (limited to 10) through the earning of experience, he'll keep an inventory of healing items, and he'll put to use alchemy-based powers once a special bracelet is found.

In keeping with tradition, the clearing of the normal mode unlocks a "Hard Mode," in which the enemies are tougher and appear in greater number; too, it unlocks "Classic Songs" (all taken from the NES' own Castlevania), which replace the game's normal soundtrack pieces. Taking it a step further: The clearing of "Hard Mode" unlocks "Unlimited Items," a mode through which you can play with all weapons already inventory-held and with unlimited use of all the aforementioned. (Thanks to Congo Joe for information seen page-wide.)

Japanese/European Differences

N/A

Soundtrack and Credits

Soundtrack
Opening and Ending Themes: 1 - Resting Again | 2 - Title | 3 - Blood Fugue | 4 - Approach
Area Themes: 1 - Daring Assault | 2 - Bloody Tears | 3 - Dancing the Stairs Away | 4 - Grounded Search | 5 - Covering | 6 - Blood Fugue
Battle Themes: 1 - The Encounter | 2 - Headbutt | 3 - Boring Heroes Live
Miscellaneous Themes: 1 - Order of Shadows | 2 - Final Steps | 3 - Trickle Flow | 4 - Not Where You Think | 6 - Resting Again | 7 - Stage Clear | 8 - Player Death | 9 - Game Over | 10 - Vampire Killer | 11 - Wicked Child | 12 - Stalker | 13 - Walking on the Edge | 14 - Heart of Fire | 15 - Out of Time | 16 - Poison Mind

Links
Music Files: MP3
Soundtrack Release: Not Available
Game Credits: Available

Other Characters

Lesser Enemies: Zombie, Bat, Skeleton, Bone-Throwing Skeleton, Skeleton Archer, Fleaman, Watcher, Witch, Medusa Head, Axe Armor, Minotaur, Harpy, Giant Armor and Giant Ghost
Bosses: Order Knight, Twin Bats, Medusa and Rohan Krause
Dracula Forms: Dracula
Supporting Cast: Zoe Belmont, Dolores Belmont, Death and Rohan Krause

Character Lists

Lesser Enemies | Bosses | Dracula Forms | Supporting Cast