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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: Worthy of the Whip

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has launched to critical acclaim, reviving the dormant franchise with a focus on twitch-based action and fluid combat. Set in 1499 Paris 23 years after Castlevania Dracula, the game follows the successor to Trevor Belmont as she uses the Vampire Killer whip to fight monsters. Reviewers highlight the game's gorgeous art style, ambitious design, and difficult boss encounters, though some note the shift toward faster action may alienate purists. The title is available on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

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  • ✓ The game is set in 1499 Paris 23 years after Castlevania Dracula.
  • ✓ The protagonist is the successor to Trevor Belmont who wields the Vampire Killer whip.
  • ✓ The game is available on the Nintendo Switch.
  • ✓ The gameplay incorporates a metroidvania formula and twitch-based action.
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Critics and guides have detailed specific boss encounters and gameplay mechanics for the newly released Belmont's Curse.

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  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Returns Series to Form

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has launched to critical acclaim, reviving the dormant franchise with a focus on twitch-based action and fluid combat. Set in 1499 Paris 23 years after Castlevania Dracula, the game follows the successor to Trevor Belmont as she uses the Vampire Killer whip to fight monsters. Reviewers highlight the game's gorgeous art style, ambitious design, and difficult boss encounters, though some note the shift toward faster action may alienate purists. The title is available on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

    Why it matters

    The franchise had been inactive for several years prior to this release. This entry blends the metroidvania formula with aggressive combat and a new protagonist. It marks a shift in gameplay mechanics for the series.

    What is confirmed

    • The game is set in 1499 Paris 23 years after Castlevania Dracula.
    • The protagonist is the successor to Trevor Belmont who wields the Vampire Killer whip.
    • The game is available on the Nintendo Switch.
    • The gameplay incorporates a metroidvania formula and twitch-based action.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Mammon the Miser is one of the hardest bosses in the game, excluding The Shadow and The Dark Lord.
    • The game features buzzsaws, blood pits, and demons that burn to cinders.

    What to watch next

    • Official sales figures for the launch period
    • Developer commentary on the shift to twitch-based action
    • Release of additional platform ports
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