Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, developed by Evil Empire and Konami, has been released for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox. The game places players in the role of Rose Belmont, who embarks on a quest to liberate Paris from demonic forces.
The game's combat is highlighted as its strongest feature, offering frenetic battles and boss fights that demand focus and skill. This new emphasis on twitch-based action, rather than the series' traditional role-playing elements, may not appeal to all purists.
While the gothic Parisian setting is visually striking, the overall experience is described as inconsistent. Exploration involves navigating challenge rooms filled with obstacles like buzzsaws and blood pits, a departure from the series' classic secret-hunting and puzzle-solving. The game reportedly improves after an early twist, particularly once the action moves from the Parisian streets into Dracula's castle.