Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss
Konami is reviving the Castlevania franchise with a new title, 'Belmont’s Curse,' developed in partnership with Evil Empire. The game returns to the series' 2D side-scrolling roots and is set in 1499 Paris.
Why it matters
It marks the return of a legendary gaming franchise to its classic roots, aiming to capture a new generation of 'metroidvania' fans.
Medusa friendly… Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Illustration: Konami Medusa friendly… Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Illustration: Konami Games Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done
The article is a straightforward report on a product announcement without political or social commentary.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in