2010-07-27
Summer of Arcade is in full swing and next week's big game is Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Although it looks like every 2D Castlevania game since Symphony of the Night, this is actually a big departure for the series built around six-player cooperative play. Over the next few days we'll be revealing new levels and bosses -- leading up to the exclusive review this Friday, July 30.

So let's take a look at Chapter 2. We've got a few close up shots, a good look at the boss, and a zoomed-out view of the entire level so you can start planning your route to that boss. Click on the images for the full, high-res shots.







You need to find treasure chests and upgrade your equipment so you can make it a little farther on your next try.









The level boss is a giant head with arms and legs. Apparently, he wasn't able to give up his stuffed animal collection.




The full map for Chapter 2.



Castlevania: Harmony of Despair will be out Wednesday, August 4 and will set you back $15. But you can get it early and for free if you follow IGN on Twitter. Just post @IGN with the trending topic #IGNXBLA on Monday, August 2 for your chance to win.

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