Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is an Action Role-playing and Platform video game developed and published by Konami for Nintendo DS. The game features both Single-player and Multiplayer modes, and it serves as a part of the Castlevania video game series. It is marked as the first title to be released on the Nintendo console 3DS. Serving as the sequel to Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, the game incorporates several elements from its predecessor. According to the storyline, the Dracula has been taken down and his evil powers assumed by his reincarnation, Soma Cruz. However, with the help of his teammates, Soma successfully avoids turning into the new dark king. So a cult forms to bring the fourth new dark lord by murdering Soma. After that, Soma and his teammates move to make sure a new dark lord isn’t created. The game features several elements from the previous titles, including the blend of elements from RPGs and platform game. However, the tactical soul system found in Aria of Sorrow and a dark atmosphere. A Magic Seal system is a new feature to this game and requires the use of DS stylus to draw a pattern to take down enemies.
#1 Timespinner
Timespinner is a Role-playing, Adventure, Metroidvania, and Action video game developed by Lunar Ray Games and published by Chucklefish. The game takes place in the castle-themed environment where the player can move from a side-scroll perspective. The storyline revolves around a female protagonist, whose family was murdered in front of her and the ancient, powerful device was smashed, known as Timespinner. After that, the player is suddenly moved into a strange land, stranded with no hope of a return to home. During the gameplay, the player needs to use the power to control the time and must take revenge on the evil Lachiem Empire. In the game, the player has to navigate the connected world with impressively detailed pixel art environments. While playing the game, he can traverse between the barren present and vicious past to gather elemental magic orbs and mixing the power to smash enemies with spells and blades. There are befriend creatures available, known as Familiars, such as adorable dream dragon and must rain them to help him in battle. Don’t miss a chance to test your skills and timing with intense boss fights. Timespinner has core features such as Clobber Enemies, Discover beautifully Crafted World, Hidden Areas, and more.
#2 Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts is an Action, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Konjak and published by Bifrost Entertainment. The game mixes the 2D Platform with Metroidvania elements and involves the combination of fighting enemies, exploration, and solving complex puzzles using the tools of Robin. The game offers the plot that plays out as the player accomplishes levels. It takes place in the stunning world and emphasis on boss battles, and there are more than twenty bosses to fight. During the gameplay, the player can gain different tools more than the courses of the game and each with both puzzle-solving and combat functions. During the battle, the player uses the melee weapons and can use to grapple, turn bolts, and more. The player assumes the role of the protagonist, who lives in the land where the sinister, ruled by an unknown being called Mother, who has taken over the government. The player explores the world from a side-scroll perspective, the battle against enemies, and earn points to unlock further content. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and brilliant controls, Iconoclasts is the wonderful game to play.
#3 Shadow Complex
Shadow Complex is a 2009’s top trending Action, Platform, Adventure and Run and Gun video game by Microsoft game Studios. The game features the main character named as Jason Flemming and his Girlfriend Claire. The duo goes on an adventure to explore some caves when suddenly Claire vanishes, leaving Jason wandering in the abyss. After multiple call attempts and no response from Claire, Jason sets out to find her and discovers a massive underground Military Complex, with advanced technology and multiple units of soldiers. The objective of the game is to locate Claire, rescue her and find out the truth about the Military installations in deep underground Complex. The players are tasked to get into the character of Jason, Explore the underground Complex, encounter and defeat hordes of hostile forces, find all the power-ups and keep on exploring until they find Claire. With beautiful 2.5D graphics, Side-scrolling action, shooting and exploration elements, Shadow Complex introduces Auto-Aim and Shoot system that helps the players quickly target the enemies and neutralize them. Shadow Complex offers a Metroid series inspired gameplay and mechanics and allows the players to enjoy a totally addictive and engaging experience ever. For all the hard fans of Metroid, Action, and Platform genres, This game would definitely be a great source of entertainment. Do give it a try.