Speaking to Game Informer, Castlevania creator Koji Igarashi took some time to discuss the next console version of the series. Of particular interest to our console of choice is that Igarashi states the Xbox 360 would make the "best platform" for the next console iteration of Castlevania. The reason, according to Igarashi, is that the U.S. market is the biggest market for the series and that the PS3 is doing as well in the U.S. What's interesting about the interview is that Igarashi makes it sound as though the Xbox 360 will be the only platform for the next Castlevania, more or less pinning the hopes of a PS3 version on the success of Metal Gear Solid 4.
When asked about whether the next console Castlevania would be 2D or 3D, Igarashi noted that he'd like to use an approach similar to the upcoming Dracula X Chronicles for PSP, which uses 3D models restricted to a 2D plane. Igarashi says that if the technique is accepted -- i.e. if Dracula X Chronicles sells well -- he'll consider doing the console version in a similar style. 2D Castlevania titles have typically fared better than the 3D outings, so here's hoping Dracula X Chronicles lives up to its pedigree. Either way, you can rest assured that we'll be playing the next version on Xbox 360.
[Via Joystiq]
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9-11-2007 @ 6:15PM
Dean said...
I just came in here to say that Castlevania Symphony of the Night was awesome.
Nothing helpful here. Move along.
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9-11-2007 @ 6:17PM
nate said...
is it true that you can alter your xbox so that it can save entire games that are playable from your hard drive.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:35PM
Truckondo said...
Hopefully in 2D this time around.
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9-11-2007 @ 7:36PM
MYPS3KilledMy360 said...
make it a download please!
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9-11-2007 @ 8:47PM
headwoundcity said...
Make it 2-D or don't make it at all. And yes SOTN was awesome!
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9-11-2007 @ 9:38PM
zackiyp said...
nate, it's called modding. get out more. actually, get out less.
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9-11-2007 @ 10:57PM
dan stabbingworth said...
Please for the love of god, 2-freekin'-D!!
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9-11-2007 @ 11:30PM
Magic Whiskey said...
In the immortal words of Tom Servo,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Servo'Unbe-cool-leviable!' CastleVania is my first and truest love...
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9-11-2007 @ 11:31PM
Magic Whiskey said...
Richard, you typed "What's interesting about the interview is that Igarashi makes it sound as though the Xbox 360 will be the only platform for the next Castlevania, more or less pinning the hopes of a •••PS3•••• version on the success of Metal Gear Solid 4."
Shouldn't that read 'Xbox 360 version?'
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9-11-2007 @ 11:32PM
Duscrom said...
Mmm, a Castlevania using High Def, 2D artwork.. ala Street fighter.. that would be the coolest thing EVER!
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9-11-2007 @ 11:39PM
Tony said...
@9 - The way he phrased it sounds right to me. The interview basically states that he doesn't see a point in a PS3 version unless MGS4 (and other titles, I'd imagine) significantly expands the PS3 market share in Japan.
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9-12-2007 @ 1:10AM
yohannefletcher said...
Just wanted to tell ya
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I repeat
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9-12-2007 @ 10:23AM
Wildcat1080 said...
woooot
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9-12-2007 @ 11:27AM
Jarrett Kaufman said...
This sounds good to me. I'm only interested in 2D-plane Castlevanias, but unless it was of Odin Sphere-level graphics, no way I'd pay full retail for a sprite-based version. Bring the production levels up to a full-3D 360-quality game, though, but in a 2D plane, and I might just buy it.
That said, and I have to be honest here, Castlevania only works well for me on handhelds. It's the kind of game I can just pull out of my pocket and play nonstop anywhere. I play it while watching TV or just about anything else that I can multitask with, and I can barely put it down. But having to give it my full attention aside from everything else doesn't work as well for me. We'll see, though.
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9-14-2007 @ 2:32PM
James said...
I dunno about all you people hating on 3D Castlevania -- I for one found Curse of Darkness (?) on PS2/Xbox to be really fun. They did a pretty good job with the 3D-ness of it, I enjoyed building up familiars, and it "felt" like a CV game. It could have had a bit more to it -- more areas, more special abilities, more weapons, etc. -- but it was definitely worth picking up at Greatest Hits pricing.
That said, my favorites are still the SotN/GBA/DS-styled ones. If they redo it in 2.5D, I'll be happy to shell out for that too.
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