So here’s what reviewers think of the experience so far:
GoNintendo (no partition provided):
“Evil Empire has succeeded in creating a Castlevania game that shows why the franchise is legendary while also moving it forward in substantial ways. For my money, Castlevania has never felt or played better than in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. It’s a monumental achievement for all parties involved, and more importantly, it ushers in a new era and a bold path forward for one of gaming’s greatest properties.”
Game Informer – 9.25/10:
“Belmont’s Curse is a clear reminder of why the Castlevania series is so influential, with a rich world, tense combat, and a map full of secrets. While this latest entry certainly pays homage to the Castlevanias of old, it also breathes new life into the franchise… Castlevania is back, and between Rose Belmont and Evil Empire, it’s in good hands.”
Nintendo World Report – 7.5/10:
“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse represents a big step forward despite some uneven design elements. The appealing aesthetic lends itself well to the gothic setting, and its many strengths far outweigh its flaws… Rose is a compelling character in her own right, but the interactions between her and the souls she has captured add a good degree of levity and charm to the story moments. It may not fly as high as some of its Castlevania predecessors, or even of the modern genre standouts like Silksong and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, but Belmont’s Curse offers more than a dozen hours of entertainment leading up to the height of spooky season.
Siliconera – 7/10:
“Castlevania: The Curse of Belmont has reasonably high peaks, but most of the game feels like it’s gently trying to tick boxes rather than being its own thing. It’s playable enough and I think fans of the series will find it worth sticking with, but I can’t help but think there’s a better game here if only it were more confident about its own identity. Depending on the platform you play on, you may also experience varying degrees of performance issues and poor visual quality. Those playing on Switch or Switch 2 in particular will probably want to wait and see if any patches arrive before jumping in. Hopefully now that Evil Empire has cut its teeth on the franchise, we can expect a better follow-up. »
IGN-8/10:
“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse brings Konami’s beloved series into the modern era with an emphasis on action first. Handy map tracking tools, exciting combat, a formidable new hero, and movement technology that will test your reflexes will help this long-awaited sequel stand out in what has since become a crowded genre. But Belmont’s Curse is a better overall metroidvania than a Castlevania in particular, sacrificing some of the series’ signature charm and atmosphere along the way.”
GamesRadar – 4/5:
“Often colorful and flashy, Belmont’s Curse doesn’t necessarily feel like a Castlevania game. But it certainly feels like one. With puzzling puzzles, a gothic atmosphere, a dramatic anime-like storyline, and well-paced action, it’s a hugely compelling Metroidvania and a triumphant return for the iconic franchise.”
Worth playing – 8/10:
“Castlevania: The Curse of Belmont is a fantastic return for the franchise. By blending the old and the new, it feels both like a new game and something distinctly and undeniably Castlevania. It does a great job threading the needle between the many different versions of the franchise. There are inconsistent difficulty spikes, occasional moments of unnecessary friction, and the Switch port is a bit lackluster. For fans of the franchise looking for a return to Dracula’s castle, this is just the ticket should be, and we hope this represents new life for the immortal franchise. »
GameSpot-10/10:
“Each element of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse works so well both independently and as part of a whole: flexible combat, beautifully acrobatic traversal, fine-tuned environmental puzzles, a wide cast of interesting characters, and eye-catching visual panache, all wrapped up in a clever tarot system that allows these ideas to complement each other. Belmont’s Curse seems destined to be considered alongside Symphony of the Night as one of the best Castlevania games, and one of the best Metroidvania games, of all time.”
Push square – 7/10:
Castlevania: “Belmont’s Curse has a lot of things right, but in a world where Metroidvanias are a dime a dozen, it doesn’t do enough to really stand out… It’s ultimately a good Metroidvania and a valiant effort to resurrect Castlevania, but there’s not much new to see for anyone who has followed the genre over the past decade.”
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