Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Are In
*Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse* marks the series’ return with a new 2D action-exploration game starring Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor. Reviews describe it as a strong, enjoyable revival that updates the franchise, though critics differ on how well it stands out among modern Metroidvanias.
The game is set 23 years after *Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse* and was developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin. Reviewers praised its gothic atmosphere, combat, movement and new protagonist, while some found its design uneven or its identity less distinctive; reports also note performance concerns on Switch and Switch 2, where the frame rate is said to be doubled.
- Castlevania returns with Rose Belmont in a new 2D adventure.
- Critics praise its action and atmosphere but find it uneven.
- Some reviews raise performance concerns on Nintendo platforms.
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Castlevania is a long-running video game series about the Belmont family, a line of vampire hunters who battle Dracula and other supernatural threats. Its games often combine side-scrolling action with exploration through gothic castles and other dangerous settings.
Belmont’s Curse follows Rose Belmont, Trevor’s daughter, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. It was developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, and returns the series to 2D action and exploration. Its reception matters to fans because it shows how the franchise is being adapted for modern players, in a genre now shared by many similar games.