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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the first mainline entry in over a decade, successfully revives the franchise by blending classic gothic atmosphere with responsive, Dead Cells-inspired combat. Developed by Evil Empire, the game follows Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor and Sypha, as she investigates dark occurrences in Paris. Polygon notes that the title honors the series' legacy while introducing modern mechanics like a card-based Arcana system.
The gameplay emphasizes tactical movement over invincible evasion, requiring players to read enemy patterns and utilize parries. Polygon praises the 2.5D visuals and the rewarding exploration of its open-world map, which features substantive secrets and puzzles. While the initial hours are linear, the world quickly expands to offer meaningful discovery.
Polygon highlights minor frustrations, specifically the lack of quick-swapping for weapons and Arcana cards, which forces frequent menu pausing. Additionally, the reviewer notes that weapon progression feels somewhat streamlined compared to older "Igavania" titles, as some tiers offer only incremental damage increases rather than unique traits.
Despite these small blemishes, the game is described as a near-perfect experience. It launches October 15 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
