Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Seems to Be Stirring Up A Storm, Here Is What Everyone Is Saying About It 1
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We've been waiting a long time, but we finally have a new entry in Konami's vampire-slaying series.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse seems to have been met with pretty high critical acclaim, with outlets praising it for great combat mechanics and an immersive world, but don't take my word for it! Here are a few opinions from outlets:

GameSpot (10/10)

Every element in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse works so well both independently and as part of the whole: flexible combat, beautifully acrobatic traversal, fine-tuned environmental puzzles, wide cast of interesting characters, and eye-catching visual panache–all wrapped within a smart tarot system that lets these ideas complement each other. Belmont’s Curse feels destined to be regarded alongside Symphony of the Night as one of the best Castlevania games, and one of the best metroidvania games, of all time.

Push Square (7/10)

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets a lot of stuff right, but in a world where Metroidvanias are a dime a dozen, it doesn't do quite enough to really stand apart. Decent combat gets the job done, while level design and some lovely art and animation are areas where the game really shines. The game can feel a little unresponsive, leading to some frustrating deaths. It's ultimately a good Metroidvania and a valiant effort to resuscitate Castlevania, but there's little new to see for anyone who's been keeping up with the genre over the last decade.

IGN (8/10)

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse brings Konami’s beloved series into the modern era with a fast-paced focus on action first. Convenient map tracking tools, exciting combat, a great new hero, and movement tech that will test your reflexes all help this long-awaited sequel stand tall in what has since become a crowded genre. But Belmont’s Curse is a better metroidvania generally than it is a Castlevania specifically, sacrificing some of the series’ signature charm and feel along the way. Even still, I would not be upset to see developer Evil Empire’s name attached to another Castlevania game in the future. I just hope it doesn’t take another 18 years to arrive – I don’t think my reflexes will be up to the task when I hit my mid-50s.

Screen Rant (8/10)

There's a lot here for Castlevania fans to enjoy, with everything from charming series staples to brilliant new ideas capable of sparking genuine joy. More than anything else, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is incredibly fun to play. At the end of the night, when Dracula is finally dead once more, isn't that what Castlevania is all about?

PlayStation Universe (10/10)

Exceptional in every way, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a one of 2026's must-play titles. In a year of great games, it's hard to stand out, but Evil Empire has crafted a bonified masterpiece in one of the game's most historic franchises.

GAMINGBible (9/10)

Overall I love Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. When it was first announced I was simply thrilled that this legendary series was finally making a proper comeback, and after experiencing the sheer quality of this successor I’m convinced that it’s here to stay. Evil Empire shows an obvious love and admiration for the Konami series and while I’d liked its difficulty to have a bit more of a kick, I think it’ll be fine for most players.

TechRadar Gaming (4/5)

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is proof that any franchise, if given the right team and opportunity, can make magic again. With exhilarating combat and platforming alongside great graphics, the decade-long wait for Belmont’s return, while not perfect, keeps the bloodline alive and well.

Castlevania's return seems to be met with open arms! Fans of the franchise will be glad to know that, aside from a few minor complaints and bugs, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a great game overall.

It launches today on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.