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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire, follows Rose Belmont as she battles Dracula's forces in a ruined 1499 Paris. The game features a sprawling, interconnected map and a tarot card mechanic for sealing souls, aiming to honor the series' legacy while modernizing the Metroidvania experience.
The title excels in environmental design, featuring sublime mirror connections, clever music-based puzzles, and engaging platforming gauntlets. When the action-oriented combat shines, the game provides intense, rewarding encounters that utilize various spells and weapons to overcome challenging enemy waves.
However, the reviewer notes significant mechanical flaws. Rose's movement feels awkward and restricted to eight directions, clashing with the fluid, organic movement of enemies. This leads to frustrating deaths, compounded by framerate drops even on PS5 Pro, punishing checkpointing, and convoluted fast-travel systems that feel mean-spirited rather than challenging.
Ultimately, the reviewer describes the game as earnest and capable of brilliance but held back by its own identity crisis. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is available now on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
