JBoc924As was announced prior to E3, the once-XBLA exclusive co-op ‘vania title, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, will be making its way to PSN this summer. While today’s news on the port doesn’t bring with it an actual release date, the press release below tells us that the game will be met with a late summer release. It won’t just be the bare game as it was initially released on XBLA, though.
Included with your purchase will be two free DLC characters, Julius Belmont and Yoko Belnades, as well as the inclusion of local co-op play, which was lacking from the original XBLA release. But wait, it gets better. Also included will be the “Beauty, Desire, Situation Dire” map pack DLC which gives players a pyramid level (from Portrait of Ruin) to run through. Sounds like a good deal to me. You can check out the full press release below.
KONAMI ANNOUNCES CASTLEVANIA HARMONY OF DESPAIR FOR PLAYSTATION® 3
PlayStation fans will finally get a Chance to Battle Dracula With Their Friends and put Their Vampire Hunting Skills on Display on the PlayStation®Network
El Segundo, Calif. – July 7st, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Castlevania Harmony of Despair will be coming to the PlayStation®Network later this summer. Players will now have the opportunity to be reunited with Dracula featuring fast paced, 2D side scrolling action that the series has become known for with a new local 4 player co-op mode added to compliment the excising 6 player online co-op mode already in place. Also added into the PlayStation version is the “Beauty, Desire, Situation Dire” Map pack, which is known as the Pyramid of Ruin level as well as downloadable characters Julius Belmont and Yoko Belnades, all available with the regular purchase of the game.
In Castlevania Harmony of Despair, fan favorite vampire hunters from throughout the series come together in order to return Dracula to his eternal slumber. Joining forces with friends on the PlayStation Network, up to six players can explore massive levels inspired by the worlds of Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and Order of Ecclesia via online co-op play. Players will also be able to join in on the fun locally as a new 4 player local co-op mode has been added to the PlayStation version. As players employ their cooperative skills to unleash devastating attacks and fight the forces of darkness, they can discover hidden locations, special items and equipment to help in their quest. Fearless players can even choose to engage in competitive Survival Mode with friends to and determine the best slayer of evil. Featuring detailed 2D art and now including bonus content in the form of map and character packs on the first day, Castlevania Harmony of Despair will provide players with a thrilling, next generation gaming experience coupled with the classic Castlevania aesthetic.
Castlevania Harmony of Despair will be available this summer on the PlayStation Network. For more information, please visit www.konami.com
