Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review Highlights Uneven Return

Konami has released Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a Metroidvania-style action-adventure developed by Evil Empire to coincide with the franchise's 40th anniversary. The game is set twenty years after Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, featuring Trevor and Rose Belmont as they confront a castle appearing in Paris. The narrative integrates elements from both the original series canon and the Netflix adaptation, utilizing voice actors from the show.

While the title offers familiar genre mechanics like interconnected maps and weapon upgrades, reviewers note it struggles with technical issues and inconsistent design choices. Players may encounter performance problems on certain platforms, particularly Switch variants, alongside visual quality concerns. Despite these flaws, the core gameplay remains accessible with granular difficulty options, though some modern conveniences feel superficially integrated into the traditional formula.