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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: a Gorgeous Return that Plays It Safe
Konami’s first new 2D Castlevania in decades blends exploration, combat variety and a 4 out of 5 review score.
- On October 15, 2026, Konami releases Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, marking the first new 2D entry in the series for decades.
- Set in 1499 Paris, the game follows Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, as she confronts a monstrous invasion and uncovers the mystery of her cursed arm.
- Players explore an interconnected world using Rose's versatile whip, which functions as both a combat tool and a grappling hook for navigation over roughly 15 hours of gameplay.
- Performance remains consistently stable, though the adventure faces frustration from somewhat stiff controls and punishing checkpoints; the underlying Metroidvania structure offers deep systems with weapons, Arcana, and Relics.
- Belmont's Curse earns a 4 out of 5 score, standing as a strong return for the franchise that Metroidvania fans should not miss despite occasional repetitive rhythm.
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