Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-16
Review summary
  • Beautiful art style visuals
  • Smooth fluid combat controls
  • Authentic Castlevania experience
  • Black screen on launch
  • Not a Castlevania game
  • Poor Steam Deck performance
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse header

Categories

MetroidvaniaAction PlatformerSoulslike CombatWhip Traversal CombatTarot Card CollectionWeapon VarietyGothic Aesthetic

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows 12-15GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
85%
Unhelpful reviews
14%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
1241
Negative points
1009
Gameplay points
1048
Perf. points
245
Rec. points
224
Misc points
613
Point
Beautiful art style and visuals
Description
The art style is beautiful, appealing, and gorgeous, with stunning visuals and exceptional visual direction. Players love the pastel feel and colorful graphics.
Importance
39%
Smooth fluid combat controls
Description
The combat and movement feel incredibly smooth, responsive, and fluid, with great controls. Players frequently highlight the satisfying and crisp feel of gameplay.
Importance
33%
Authentic Castlevania experience
Description
The game feels like a genuine Castlevania, with classic atmosphere and elements from classic tracks. It is considered a worthy addition to the franchise.
Importance
27%
Satisfying weapon feel variety
Description
Combat weapons feel satisfying, unique, and fun to use, with distinct properties and variety. The weapon feel and responsiveness are highly praised.
Importance
24%
Fun and enjoyable gameplay
Description
Players consistently describe the game as fun, enjoyable, and a blast to play. Many are having a good time and find the overall experience very positive.
Importance
24%
Overall masterpiece and excellence
Description
The game is widely praised as a masterpiece, wonderful, excellent, and crafted with care. Reviewers are thoroughly impressed with its quality.
Importance
19%
Excellent music and soundtrack
Description
The music is consistently described as good, great, amazing, and incredible. It adds significantly to the experience and is praiseworthy.
Importance
14%
No technical issues
Description
Players report no bugs, crashes, or technical problems. The game runs well overall without stutters or issues.
Importance
13%
Addictive and challenging combat
Description
Combat is addicting, fun, and satisfying with a punchy impact. It is also challenging and refreshing, appealing to players seeking intensity.
Importance
12%
Great voice acting
Description
Voice acting is consistently praised as great, good, and exquisite. It never breaks immersion and enhances the story experience.
Importance
10%
Good metroidvania overall
Description
The game is viewed as a good metroidvania, with solid overall quality. Some consider it just okay, but most find it enjoyable within the genre.
Importance
8%
Enjoyable and loving game
Description
Reviewers express strong enjoyment and love for the game, often stating they are loving it so far. It is a great and fun experience for many.
Importance
8%
Fun exploration with secrets
Description
Exploration is genuinely fun and rewarding, with plenty of secrets and shortcuts to discover. It adds a lot of value to the gameplay.
Importance
8%
Challenging and rewarding bosses
Description
Boss fights are intense, very hard, and challenging but rewarding. They are also a visual delight and add to the gameplay experience.
Importance
7%
Great platforming challenge
Description
The platforming is challenging, enjoyable, and feels very good. It is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal.
Importance
7%