Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reviews

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Oct 13, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is not just one of the best games this year; it's one of the best Castlevania games ever made. It is a challenging, consistently engaging, and superbly designed adventure epic that reminds us why this series defined an entire genre in the first place.

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Oct 13, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is not just a great Castlevania title, it is one of the best Metroidvanias I have played in recent years. The movement feels spot-on, the combat is challenging without being unfair and the visuals are fantastic. The story kept me fully engaged and the game frequently mixes interesting puzzles between fun platforming and combat sequences, all while equipping you with a variety of useful tools.

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90 / 100
Oct 13, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse may not play exactly like an Iga-vania, but that doesn't mean it's not a Castlevania title. It truly is in spirit, ambition, action, and overall structure, with a few new twists to the rules that make even veterans wary and up their game. [...] Even if its music direction may leave you in bloody tears, everything else about this new search action title is as golden as the Alchemy Lab music track in Symphony of the Night.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2026

"A promising return with a revitalized legacy in the heart of Paris" Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse successfully revitalizes the series through an experience that blends a compelling story, Deep Exploration, and a deep combat System-Supported by Arcana abilities and an innovative whip. Distinctive art design and polished technical performance further elevate the experience, while boss encounters offer a genuine challenge that rewards skill and strategy. The game delivers a complete adventure that honors the Castlevania legacy while evolving it with a modern touch.

Review in Arabic | Read full review

8 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2026

Despite some uneven difficulty and some iffy voice work, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse doesn't disappoint.

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