Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Nintendo DS
Game dossier
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3D-styled platforming with 2D gameplay, puzzles, and gesture-based combat
The briefing
CID the Dummy is an action-adventure platformer starring Cid, a crash dummy given special powers by his inventor, Professor Werken. Cid must set out to save the professor’s daughter.
The game presents its action in 3D while its gameplay remains bidimensional. Levels combine enemies with intellectual obstacles, including avoiding security cameras and pressing requested buttons.
Cid has a basic attack and around ten special moves. Each special attack is linked to a gesture performed with the Wii Remote, with tutorials helping players learn the controls.