Castlevania Belmont's Curse Receives Critic Scores Ahead Of Launch

The game returns with a new protagonist named Rose Belmont who is the daughter of Trevor Belmont. She plays through an adventure set twenty-three years after Castlevania III which follows her path forward in a 2D action-exploration title. Developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin created this entry for Konami's franchise.

Players can start the game on upcoming launch dates across multiple systems including Xbox Series X|S and PC versions. The price is set at $29.99 for the launch with full support for Switch consoles as well. Nintendo platforms remain available with specific mention of the Switch 2 system where the frame rate doubles.

Review aggregators have posted average scores since the reviews arrived from various critics. OpenCritic shows an 85 while Metacritic holds an 86 overall and 88 specifically for Xbox versions. These figures indicate a generally positive reception across the major platforms.

Some critics highlight the combat and visual style as strengths that bring back the series charm. GameSpot gave a perfect score noting the game feels destined to be one of the best in the franchise history. Game Informer agreed that it breathes fresh life into the legacy despite paying homage to older entries.

Other reviews note significant differences from past entries or platform limitations affecting the experience. IGN stated the title is a better metroidvania than a specific Castlevania game and sacrifices some signature charm. Siliconera warned of potential performance issues on Switch consoles before purchase alongside varying visual quality.

A few outlets gave lower marks regarding gameplay evolution compared to modern genre standards. VGC awarded 6 out of 10 suggesting the core mechanics have not changed enough for modern players. The franchise has been in a mainline drought of twelve years according to Gamer Social Club.