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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled

Summary

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a new video game set in a dark, demon-filled Paris. Players control Rose Belmont, a vampire hunter, in fast-paced battles and platforming challenges while exploring a gothic world full of magic and monsters.

Key Facts

  • The player character is Rose Belmont, daughter of vampire hunter Trevor Belmont and witch Sypha Belnades.
  • The game focuses on fast combat with challenging boss fights and smaller enemies that hit hard.
  • Role-playing elements like leveling up are minimal; the game emphasizes quick action instead.
  • Exploration involves skill-based platforming, such as dodging buzzsaws and making difficult jumps.
  • Rose gains new magical attacks through tarot cards and tools to access new areas as she progresses.
  • Some parts of the game include clever puzzles, like playing music on a magical organ inside a cursed portrait.
  • The game’s world is visually striking but sometimes inconsistent, with some areas less engaging than others.
  • The story improves later when Rose confronts her family legacy and faces Dracula’s castle.
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