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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Scarlet starlet on Yesterday at 11:20:40 AM »

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/konamis-anniversary-revival-of-castlevania-is-only-just-beginning-expect-more-new-products

"This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania."

Products doesn't necessarily mean videogames. Knowing what Konami does with Yugioh anniversaries, this Castlevania's celebration will drag on for years, but it will consist mostly of merchandise and gadgets.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Gunlord on Yesterday at 11:10:52 AM »

Not to derail, but where can I read more about the other projects? All I see is news about Belmont's Curse and an alleged 2025 AAA announcement that never happened.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/konamis-anniversary-revival-of-castlevania-is-only-just-beginning-expect-more-new-products

"This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania."

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Trevor/Sypha's Offspring (Belmont's Curse Discussion)

« Last post by Gunlord on Yesterday at 11:08:47 AM »

I definitely think they're gonna retcon Sonia as Trevor's daughter rather than mother. Her appearance is already close to Sonia in Legends, so why not? But I suppose we'll see.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Scarlet starlet on Yesterday at 11:02:58 AM »

It's probably not a roguelite because there are save rooms.

The visuals are incredibly mid, Konami being extremely risk-adverse probably gave the developers a minimal budget. Also, didn't Evil Empire and Motion Twin hate each other? I guess this project started right after the Dead Cell DLC but before they split?

It DOES look like Netflix, or at least consistent with the show, even the demons, what the fuck, I hate that. But the Castle is there and Dracula should too so it's just aesthetics.

One curator on Steam said the curse is a risk/reward mechanic. Ok...

Need to know more about the gameplay, how it feels, how good is the map and level design. But even if they execute everything perfectly it still won't be a real Castlevania. Unfortunately the Konami Castlevania studio simply doesn't exist anymore. What we have here still represents a noticeable progress for this series' revival but as long as they rely on outsiders to make the product, of course the games will have those developers' imprint and/or feel quite bland.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Kingshango on Yesterday at 09:57:47 AM »

The wait is finally over!

To steal the top comment from the Announcement Trailer:

"Castlevania is that you? come closer my child. My eyes don't work like they used to."

We’ve gone so long without a traditional Castlevania that babies that were born when Order of Ecclesia released can vote.

And STILL before GTA 6😂

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by piscesdreams on Yesterday at 09:56:57 AM »

It looks pretty cool, but I'm more hyped about the other Castlevania 'projects' Konami's working on.

Not to derail, but where can I read more about the other projects? All I see is news about Belmont's Curse and an alleged 2025 AAA announcement that never happened.

Back to topic, I couldn't get into Dead Cells and I genuinely hate the art style here. Not looking like something I'll pick up at this point.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by EstebanT on Yesterday at 07:50:33 AM »

The wait is finally over!

To steal the top comment from the Announcement Trailer:

"Castlevania is that you? come closer my child. My eyes don't work like they used to."

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by DarkLavos on Yesterday at 07:02:54 AM »

I don't know about that one chief, I'm excited to finally have a new game but it just feels so off. Maybe it's the discount anime art coupled with mono colored backgrounds and mostly black foreground that just make everything looks bland.

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Pemburu Vampir on Yesterday at 05:42:06 AM »

Good to be back!

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General Castlevania Discussion / Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse!!!

« Last post by Dark Nemesis on Yesterday at 12:30:00 AM »

Not impressed by the visuals, but hey, beggers can't be choosers. I'm just glad to see a new Castlevania.

I agree with that, but that's not the only thing that i find bugging me, it's very close close to how plays dead cells that i feel it has lost it's identity.

Don't get me wrong, i love Dead Cells, but i feel that this style is not the right one, from art to game play style.

I might be wrong, but from what i have seen so far i just don't get the Castlevania vibes. It feels so generic, but oh well, in the end it is what it is......