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Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reviews Hail a Triumphant Return

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Konami's classic series returns in a Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC game from Dead Cells developer Evil Empire

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  1. Polygon

    Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Near-Perfect Metroidvania (opens Polygon)

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    'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' lives up to this series' lofty legacy with outstanding platforming, world design, and ambiance.

  2. The Guardian

    Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled (opens The Guardian)

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    Evil Empire/Konami; PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox There are buzzsaws and blood pits, bats burst into blood and demons burn to cinders. The series’ new emphasis on twitch-based action may annoy purists but you can’t call it dull A gorgeously gothic Paris swarming with demons should be a perfect setting for K…

  3. Polygon

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reviews Hail a Triumphant Return (opens Polygon)

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    Konami's classic series returns in a Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC game from Dead Cells developer Evil Empire