Evil Empire's new 'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' has launched to strong reviews, following the Belmont family in a story set 23 years after the animated series. The game scores 84 on Metacritic, praised for its art style and gameplay.
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01Summary
- 01The game is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- 02It has a Metacritic score of 84, with Xbox version scoring 88, while Switch and PC versions score 78 and 82 respectively.
- 03The story follows Trevor and his daughter Rose in Paris, 23 years after Dracula's defeat.
- 04Abby Trott voices Rose, with Alejandra Reynoso and Graham McTavish reprising their roles from the animated series.
- 05Some reviewers criticised the game's performance and uneven progression.
02Why it matters
This matters because it marks Castlevania's first major new title since 2014, reviving a beloved franchise after years of only collections and crossovers, offering fans a fresh entry ahead of its 40th anniversary.
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