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Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Critics generally praise Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for successfully revitalizing the franchise with a fresh yet respectful approach to the series' legacy, highlighting strong combat, a rich gothic atmosphere, and compelling characters.
- GameSpot gave a perfect 10/10, calling it potentially one of the best Castlevania and metroidvania games ever, citing its polished combat, traversal, puzzles, and visual style.
- Scores vary from 7/10 to 9.25/10 among other outlets, with positive notes on the game's aesthetics, map design, and action, though some mention uneven design, difficulty spikes, and performance issues, especially on Switch platforms.
- Some critics feel the game leans more toward general metroidvania mechanics than classic Castlevania charm, and a few suggest it lacks innovation compared to recent genre entries, indicating room for growth in future installments.
- Overall, the game is seen as a strong and promising return for the franchise, appealing to longtime fans while setting a foundation for future titles from developer Evil Empire.
