Fearless players can even choose to engage in competitive Survival Mode with friends to determine the best slayer of evil. 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. Joining forces with friends on Xbox LIVE, 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.
In Castlevania Harmony of Despair, fan-favorite vampire hunters from throughout the series come together in order to return Dracula to his eternal slumber. Fans of the famed franchise will finally get to see rich Castlevania 2D graphics in high definition, as well as get the opportunity to play online with up to six people as a new six person multiplayer mode is introduced. Renowned game designer Koji Igarashi delivers his latest project implementing dot art and high definition graphics ending up with a unique gaming experience that players have never seen before. Konami announced Castlevania Harmony of Despair is now available for download through the Xbox Summer of Arcade program exclusively for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 from Microsoft.