New screenshots are available for the upcoming Castlevania: Lord of Shadows courtesy of Gamescom 2009. Lord of Shadows is meant to be the rebirth of the Castlevania franchise; introducing it to a new generation of gamers.

Some details revealed about the game:

Storyline:

• Gabriel, whose wife was murdered, is the main character
• He is questing for two powerful holy masks (the God Mask and the Devil Mask)
• Will wield the signature chain-whip, daggers, holy water
• Does not follow any Castlevania Timelines

Gameplay

• More emphasis on platforming and environmental navigation than ever before
• More than an hour of cinematics
• Fixed camera angles
• In-game visuals generated via Mercury Engine

Castlevania: Lord of Shadows is roughly 60% complete and is expected to hit the shelves in 2010.