The term ‘Metroidvania’ gets its name from two different game series: Metroid and Castlevania. While the Metroid series has seen a resurgence from Nintendo, Konami’s Castlevania series hasn’t seen any recent action outside of repackaged collections of older games. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is the first new Castlevania game we’ve seen in a decade and the first new 2D game we’ve seen in the series in almost two decades.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse goes back to the lore of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse on the NES. You play as Rose Belmont, daughter of legendary vampire hunter Trevor Belmont, in 15th century Paris. Classic weapons, such as the whip and the boomerang cross are back, and so are classic enemies such as Medusa and the Grim Reaper. The art style is new for the series, and is reminiscent of the Castlevania animated TV show. In addition, the developer is none other than Dead Cells developer Evil Empire.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Check out the launch trailer below:
Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End
1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows.
Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle.
Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
Satisfying Whip Action
Castlevania’s iconic whip action is more satisfying than ever!
Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist!
Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combat!
Diverse Bosses and the Arcana System
Face-off against legendary bosses including Death, Medusa and Carmilla in addition to enigmatic new bosses such as Joan of Arc.
Once defeated, bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana – use their skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Customize Your Battle Style with Weapons and Relics
Customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
Combine equipment you discover through exploration to create your own playstyle!
Iconic Castlevania Atmosphere, Reimagined in New Stages
From iconic Gothic aesthetics to vivid, refined visuals, the game presents a fresh take on the world of Castlevania.
Explore maps filled with both new features and familiar elements inspired by classic Castlevania titles.
