Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has earned numerous positive reviews from critics, and the developers celebrated the game’s success with a new trailer gathering scores and praise from gaming publications.
Among the new Castlevania’s strong points, gaming journalists highlight its visual style, combat system, and overall atmosphere. At the same time, weapon balance leaves much to be desired: experimenting with different weapon options turns out to be unreasonably limited. Some platforming sections can also be quite frustrating.
Despite its issues, the project received widespread acclaim. The game comes together into a cohesive adventure, and Rose admirably carries the heavy legacy of monster hunters from the Belmont clan under the guidance of the returning Trevor.
The boss battles deserve a special mention. They feature plenty of memorable and intense moments: at times, you have to fight with your last ounce of strength to pull off a victory when defeat seems virtually inevitable.
Overall, Belmont’s Curse can be considered one of the franchise’s most successful installments. The game is especially captivating once you get used to its unusual pace and rhythm. The project is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.