Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
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Nintendo Life80Belmont's Curse may not be wildly original, but its planning and execution are superb, its combat and whip-integration thrilling, and its sense of exploration and reward on-point. It wholly delivers that all-important progression-reward feedback loop, tripping every time you come back stronger.It's an unapologetically hardcore affair, and that's welcome. It's one of the best Castlevania games in a long time thanks to its combat variety and smart whip integrations. While nicely balanced, extremely addictive, and with tons to do, those less familiar with the format may find its difficulty frustrating. But, if you play games to feel an elating sense of accomplishment, on that front it will do you right.
Xbox Achievements80To say that the Castlevania series is long-running wouldn't be quite right. True, it began in 1986, and has kept us more or less stocked ever sinc...
MKAU Gaming80The Castlevania franchise has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years with the success of the two animated series on Netflix and various older games being made available on modern platforms, so it’s exciting to see what’s in store in its future. Rose Belmont is a solid new protagonist, and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is an epic new entry in Konami’s long-running series.
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Review: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve
This time it's war. What is a Castlevania game? Nothing but a miserable little melting pot of horror tropes drawn from famous literary archetypes—Carpathian gothica populated by Universal monsters and their lesser minions—with inspirations that run the gamut from Scandinavian folklore to Greek myth. Schematically, it is a series of platform-navigation sequences interspersed with combat encounters, levelling, magic, and weapon forging across a Metroid-inspired map. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is
‘There Should be a Game Award for Hot Dads’ — Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Devs Are Fully Aware and Loving the ‘Horny’ Fanart for Their Game
The developers behind Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are enthusiastic about the “horny” fanart they’ve seen of the game’s characters, saying they specifically made them "hot" to appeal to fans.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review
In my office, I have a collage of Ordnance Survey maps plastered across my wall. They're from places I've lived - Derbyshire, East London, Bournemouth, Bristol - with cycle routes, country roads, and parks highlighted and circled. It's an atlas of my experiences, a living memoir of the places I've been and the things I've seen. There's magic in a map, its ability to remind you of the paths you've trodden and where you've yet to go.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Worthy Heir to its Legacy
Just like that pesky Count Dracula, the Castlevania series refuses to stay dead. 40 years after legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont’s debut, and 18 (!) after the last original 2D entry, Rose Belmont is here to whip undead ass and show that this portmanteau parent to the “Metroidvania” genre of action-exploration platformers can still throw […] The post Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Worthy Heir to its Legacy appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Site News: So, Where's Our Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review?
What is a review? It's 14th October, which means that many of you will be diving into the world of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in just one measly day. It also means that quite a few reviews have already gone live for Konami and Evil Empire's new entry, and it sounds like it's going to be rather good. But hold on, where the heck is Nintendo Life's review? We're very conscious that many of you will have questions when you've seen other outlets' reviews go live. Well, the unfortunate reality is th
Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Here's what the critics think. It's been a while, but this week Konami's Castlevania series resurfaces with the new entry, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. This 2D action-exploration title, set 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, is developed by the team at Evil Empire (Rogue Prince of Persia) and Motion Twin (Dead Cells), and puts players in the shoes of Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Getting Some Brilliant Review Scores Ahead Of Launch
Belmont is back, baby! October isn't showing any signs of slowing the shipping of top-notch games, because reviews are in for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and they're looking mighty positive! Belmont's Curse is the latest in a long lineage of stellar Castlevania titles, a series that only went on to inspire much of the Metroidvania sub-genre of games. So, is it any surprise Konami's vampiric series is scoring well? Probably not. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review - a fantastic action game, a less than stellar Metroidvania
Rose Belmont is not her father. Rose is something new: the next generation of the legendary vampire hunters spending her life trying to step out of Trevor's shadow, to be seen as the self-reliant woman she is. Any monster that faces her is surprised to see a young girl, not the grizzled old man they've grown used to. But, despite these expectations, despite the long shadow her family tree casts, Rose tries to prove herself. She will not rely on, or be saved by, what came before. She will blossom
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review
A long-awaited return that brings the series into the modern era with a fast-paced focus on action first.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is The Series At Its Best
When playing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, I couldn't stop thinking about Symphony of the Night. Almost 30 years ago, that game reinvented Castlevania as a search-action game, and did it so brilliantly that it earned half of the "metroidvania" portmanteau. Belmont's Curse does not attempt such a dramatic shift. It doesn't change genres or reinvent the series as something entirely new. What it does, however, is achieve a brilliant synthesis, with every component operating at peak performance to d
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse review: The first new 2D entry in 13 years looks incredible but lacks teeth
Konami's iconic series makes a welcome return, but the bar has been raised during its absence
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review - Old School, for Better and Worse
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse marks Konami's return to classic Castlevania (with the help of Evil Empire), and it's not pulling its punches.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy
Rose to the challenge. The Trophy list for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has emerged online just ahead of its launch, and it's not giving away that platinum for nothing. You can view the full list on PSNProfiles (watch out for spoilers, mind) and one Trophy stands out: you need to attain 100% completion. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The First Review For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is In
A fresh take on the world of Castlevania. Konami's Castlevania series returns next week, and the first critic review for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has now gone live. It comes from the famous Japanese publication Famitsu, so what did this outlet think of this new experience developed by the teams behind Dead Cells and Rogue Prince of Persia?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Hides Fighting Game Easter Eggs Behind Secret Weapon
The developers of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are wearing their love of fighting games on their sleeves, as eagle-eyed fans have spotted some unmistakable references to classic fighting game characters in its demo.
Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
From the talent behind the Rogue Prince of Persia soundtrack. As we get closer to the launch of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse later this month, Konami has announced the composer of the new game. If you didn't already know, this new Castlevania soundtrack was created by composer and musician ASADI (aka Danny Asadi).
Talking Point: So, How Are You Liking The Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo?
Dracu-lotta fun? So, ahead of its full release on 15th October 2026, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse just got a free demo on Switch, so you can try out the opening section of the game and see if it's up to scratch.
PSA: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Is Now Live, With A Frame Rate Boost On Switch 2
Don't let the Bel(mont)s end. Konami announced it a few weeks back, but we thought that a little reminder was in order: the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse free demo is now available! The freebie lets you play through the "early stages of the game," according to Konami, and yes, all of your hard-earned save data will be carried over to the full release, so you don't have to start again when it drops in two weeks on 15th October.
PSA: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Is Now Live, And It's Super Smooth On Switch 2
Don't let the Bel(mont)s end. Konami announced it a few weeks back, but we thought that a little reminder was in order: the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse free demo is now available! The freebie lets you play through the "early stages of the game," according to Konami, and yes, all of your hard-earned save data will be carried over to the full release, so you don't have to start again when it drops in two weeks on 15th October.
You Can Start Playing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Early with Free Demo, Out Now on PS5
Belmont's blessing. As promised, publisher Konami has released a playable demo for the first mainline entry in the Castlevania series in over a decade. Available right now on PS Store, you can dip your toes into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on PS5. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Dead Cells studio's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo in time for the spooky season
If you've been hungering for something gothic as we inch towards October, the scariest month of the year, then you're in luck. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo you'll be able to sink your fangs into soon.
Try One of 2026's Most Anticipated 2D Games in Castlevania PS5 Demo
Available from 1st October. The promising 2D Metroidvania game Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is being treated to a demo two weeks ahead of its PS5 release date. The demo will be available from 1st October 2026, and it lets you play the opening chapter of the game. If you like what you play, you'll be able to transfer your save data over to the full game, which'll be out for PS5 on 15th October 2026. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
A demo of Castlevania Belmont’s Curse has been officially announced
Save data from the the demo will be transferred to the full version
Konami Releasing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Next Month
Save data will carry over. Konami is reviving the Castlevania series next month with the release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the Switch.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo launches October 1
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin will release a demo for Castlevania: …
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is a Strong Comeback for Castlevania
Castlevania's back, baby. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse looks fantastic, has a satisfying combat system, and features a lot mysteries for players to discover, and it's just one month away.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse proves Dead Cells' developers were the right fit for a revival in this blessing for the Belmonts
"You're not the last Belmont anymore", Trevor reminds his daughter Rose, as they gently sail into a Paris ablaze and ripped apart by monsters. Rose knows it well, as do indie developers Evil Empire. Following their success with roguelike Dead Cells (and its own Castlevania DLC), Konami gave them the keys to Dracula's kingdom, trusting the French team to bring the series back to life after a ten year slumber. It's a heavy holy cross to bear, but Castlevania: Belmont's Curse holds it up confidentl
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps
Bloody Tears... Need we say more? Konami has released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and it's a doozy. We see a load of gameplay, of course, but the coolest thing about this latest trailer is that it's got the iconic Bloody Tears track playing in the background – a really nice rendition of it, too.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse ‘Bloody Tears’ trailer
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have released a new trailer for …
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse doesn’t seem to raise the stakes, but should still be worth sinking your teeth into
Hands-on: The first side-scrolling entry in 13 years enters a genre that's far more competitive than before
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Set To Feature Some Familiar Voices For Fans Of The Netflix Show
Spoilers obviously! If you're hoping to go into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse without knowing every little thing about it, then consider this your final opportunity to click away. Yesterday, Konami officially revealed the voice cast for the upcoming entry in the Castlevania series in a new promotional video, and it looks like fans of the Netflix show are in for a treat. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Castlevania Fans Will Recognise Many of the Voices in Belmont's Curse on PS5
Sounds good to me. Castlevania wouldn't be what it is without some melodramatic voice acting to heighten the action, and it seems Konami and Evil Empire have gathered some top talent for the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. The voice cast for the brand new entry has been announced, and it features some veteran talent that fans of the franchise will recognise, as well as some new blood of course. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reveals English Voice Cast In New Trailer
Launching on Switch this October. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is coming to Switch this October, and ahead of the release, Konami has released a new trailer for the title revealing the English voice cast. It introduces Abby Trott as the game's protagonist Rose Belmont, and Graham McTavish as the iconic Dracula. It also includes another look at the game's gothic environments, exploration and "nightmarish" boss encounters.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse English voice cast announced
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have announced the English voice cast …
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami's 2D action-exploration game arrives this October. Earlier this month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching for the original Switch at the same time as other versions on 15th October 2026. Now, Konami's Castlevania website has revealed a little more information about this particular build, confirming the Switch version will run at 30fps. In comparison, other versions of the title will hit 60fps. The same game page notes how this "2D action-exploration game" wil
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – How KONAMI and Evil Empire Reimagined Castlevania’s Return
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Round Up: Glowing Previews for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Promise a Triumphant Return
Rosy outlook. Publisher Konami has been gradually making its proper come back to video games, and the next in line for a modern revival is Castlevania. The series of action-platformers has been laying dormant for many years, but developer Evil Empire and advisory studio Motion Twin — teams that brought us the brilliant Dead Cells — have been working on a brand new entry that's due for release this October. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Round Up: "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Alucards on the table. Konami revealed earlier this week that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would launch on the Switch on the same day as other platforms, extinguishing any fears of a potential delay. So mark 15th October 2026 in your diaries, folks, because it sounds like it's going to be a banger. Yes, a handful of outlets have gone live with their first previews of Belmont's Curse, and it seems developer Evil Empire (Dead Cells) has got a pretty good handle on what makes a good 2D Castlevania
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse isn't technically connected to the Netflix anime, but its cinematography was inspired by the show
We’re really hoping that people who’ve only watched the anime also enjoy the game," Konami said.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Might Make the Long Wait for a New 2D Castlevania Worth It | IGN Preview
After playing the first three hours of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead Cells developer Evil Empire's take on the legendary series seems to be poised to live up to extraordinarily high standards set by its predecessors.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse hands-on report
It’s the February 12 State of Play. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has just been announced, and Evil Empire, the team developing this action adventure for the past four years, is having a nervous watch party. “We were waiting because you never know when your trailer is about to appear,” says Marketing Director Bérenger Dupré. “Then we […]
Castlevania Belmont's Curse could just be a gaming classic whipped back into shape
Castlevania Belmont's Curse is a grand return to the series' platformer roots. Developed by Konami and Evil Empire, it's a gothic cathedral built with new material, upon the strongest of genre foundations. In the few hours I had to explore the game's opening act, I was quickly thrust into the classic Castlevania experience - battling against various enemies with a repertoire of weapons and magic - but there are some bold twists here that help differentiate this game from its ancestors. Read mor
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is like playing classic 'Vania on fast forward, with a whip to die for
The Konami comeback continues.
Konami Confirms Its New Castlevania Game Will Launch This October On Switch
Simultaneous release confirmed. Last month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching on multiple platforms on 15th October 2026. There was no sign of the Switch logo in this release date trailer, but it's now been confirmed the Nintendo version will be arriving at the same time as other platforms. Here's the official announcement from Konami's Japanese Castlevania social media account:
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Switch launches October 15
The Switch version of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch day and date with the PlayStation …
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Steelbook Reminds Me Why I Love Physical Gaming
I wanna get physical, let's get into physical. As the drama surrounding Sony's decision to end physical media production for its PlayStation consoles in 2028 rages on, it's worth reminding ourselves why tangible items are important in the world of video gaming. As a diehard Castlevania fan, there is no better way to do that than seeing Konami promote the steelbook edition of the forthcoming Belmont's Curse. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Konami’s next 2D Castlevania game, Belmont’s Curse, is arriving in time for Halloween
The game will also be coming to Switch at a later date
Konami Confirms New Female Lead For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Alongside Stunning Katsuya Terada Artwork
Update: Coming this October. When Konami revealed Belmont's Curse, a new entry in the long-running Castlevania series, it triggered plenty of excitement – and a little bit of confusion, as it wasn't implicitly stated who the lead character would be. Sure, Trevor Belmont is shown in the footage, as is Sypha Belnades – both characters from Castlevania III and Netflix's animated adaptation of the series. However, the character shown leaping around Paris in the trailer wasn't either of these two – s
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Gets A Release Date, But Not On Switch
You 'aving a Dracu-laugh? Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on 15th October 2026 during today's Xbox Showcase. The thing is, you might have noticed that the Switch logo was missing from the line-up at the end of the trailer, raising a very important question: is it even coming to Nintendo's console anymore? Well, worry not, it is... we just don't know when, exactly.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, later in 2026 for Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and … Source
Konami's New Castlevania Casts a Curse on PS5 This October
Just in time for Halloween. You’ll get your fix of Castlevania ahead of the holidays, as Konami has attached a 15th October release date to Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The game, first announced during Sony’s State of Play in February, marks the first new game in Konami’s storied franchise since 2014. And it looks like it’s been well worth the wait. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Shaping Up to Be a Bloody Brilliant Series Revival on PS5
Whip it good. This new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse may be somewhat short, but boy does it sell the series' big revival. Still set for a PS5 release at some point this year, the title's looking supremely sharp. A gorgeous art direction combines with silky smooth animation work and what seems to be satisfyingly impactful combat. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Let's You Fight Joan Of Arc And Explore Notre Dame In New Trailer
Bonjour, evildoers. Today's Triple-i Initiative showcase promised us some Castlevania: Belmont's Curse news, and we got a little bit of that during today's presentation. In the short new trailer up top, featuring commentary from Evil Empire — one of the developers on Konami's revival, who also created Dead Cells — we got a look at some of the game's combat and locales, as well as another look at our whip-cracking Belmont protagonist (who is definitely not Sonia, nuh-uh...). Read the full article
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse developers are trying really, really hard to make sure you know it's a metroidvania without using the word 'metroidvania'
What is a genre, anyway, but a miserable pile of references.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse ‘Commented Gameplay’ trailer
Publisher Konami and developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have released a commented gameplay trailer … Source
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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, RATATAN, more
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, and RATATAN for PlayStation …
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 12-16)
Including six more Game Pass additions! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 12-16! We've got multiple big releases on the way over the next few days including Planet Zoo 2, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to six new additions highlighted by Battlefield 6 and new action-RPG Valor Mortis! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Read the full article on purexbox.com
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Rogue Prince of Persia Dev Now Done with Updates, Castlevania Just Weeks Away
Belmont's Curse out on 15th October. The recent anniversary update to The Rogue Prince of Persia will be its last, developer Evil Empire has announced, with its next release just over two weeks away. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is that next title, and it's shaping up incredibly well, due for a PS5 release on 15th October 2026. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and 10 Other Games We Loved at PAX Last Weekend
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Konami Press Start live stream set for September 3 featuring Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR
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ICYMI: Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
iiinteresting. For the third year running, Evil Empire has announced that its Triple-i Initiative Showcase will be bringing 45 minutes of uninterrupted game trailers (featuring eight world premieres) our way this week. The showcase is set to kick off tomorrow (9th April) at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 9am PT / 12pm ET, and you'll be able to watch along on a variety of platforms, including YouTube and Twitch. As ever, the MO here is wall-to-wall game trailers, so don't expect any ads, hosts, or sponsors