Overview
- Konami has announced a day‑and‑date, multi‑platform launch for Belmont’s Curse and physical pre‑orders are live in Japan while digital pre‑order timing remains unconfirmed.
- A three‑hour Destructoid preview in Paris played as Rose Belmont and found a large interconnected 2D world that rewards backtracking and tool use for new paths.
- Previewers highlighted the whip’s vertical mobility, Tarot mechanics that point to key enemies, and bosses that become narrative Tarot cards and drop unique weapons or abilities.
- The game’s combat was described as faster and more accessible than older Castlevania entries while keeping telegraphed, challenging boss fights and responsive combo play.
- Hands‑on coverage praised the game’s moody visuals and soundtrack, reported a Steam price of $29.99, and noted development by Evil Empire with Motion Twin oversight for the franchise’s first mainline entry in over a decade.