Mahalagang impormasyon
To mark the 40th anniversary of the franchise, Konami partnered with developer Evil Empire to release Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Set 20 years after Curse of Darkness, the narrative follows Trevor Belmont and his daughter Rose as they investigate a mysterious castle appearing in Paris. The story aims to bridge the original game canon with the Netflix series, even utilizing voice actors from the show.
The game functions as a 2D Metroidvania, featuring an interconnected map, boss encounters, and ability-gated progression. Rose utilizes various weapons and magic spells derived from Tarot cards. While the title incorporates modern mechanics like custom waypoints and healing flasks, the reviewer notes these additions feel like superficial concessions that sometimes clash with traditional series design, such as enemies respawning upon revisiting screens.
The reviewer praises the whip-based movement and distinct weapon variety, though they note that enemies often move faster than the player. Criticisms include a slow start, a late-game fast travel unlock, and inconsistent performance. Specifically, the reviewer highlights severe visual and performance issues on Switch and Switch 2, suggesting players wait for potential patches.
Ultimately, the reviewer describes the experience as blandly checking boxes rather than establishing a unique identity. Despite these flaws, they suggest series fans may find it worth playing. The title launches October 15th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and Switch.
