Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review finds vivid world, uneven experience

Summary

The Guardian’s review says Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse creates a vivid, haunting gothic world in demon-swarmed Paris, but takes too long to reveal its most imaginative elements and does not always make for an enjoyable experience. It praises the frenetic combat and demanding boss fights, while noting that the shift toward twitch-based action and away from role-playing elements may annoy purists.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   13 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reviews Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, praising its vivid gothic setting and frenetic combat while noting that its pacing and shift toward twitch-based action may frustrate some players.