Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Might Make the Long Wait for a New 2D Castlevania Worth It
A new Castlevania entry, Belmont’s Curse, sparks buzz as fans weigh its AI‑free design and Paris‑sewer setting against a long 2D hiatus.
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📍 How it ended
Konami partnered with developer Evil Empire to create the 2D title Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 96d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A preview of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse signals the series’ return to 2D action after an extended lull. Game Informer reports developer Evil Empire says the title features "No AI." The Guardian adds that the game rises from Paris sewers and pits players against a Joan of Arc boss.
IGN suggests the release could make the prolonged wait for a new 2D Castlevania worthwhile. Watch for further details on gameplay mechanics, release schedule and additional content as coverage expands beyond the initial developer comments and thematic teasers.
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Quick answers
What is the title of the upcoming Castlevania game?
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Which studio is developing Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse?
Evil Empire.
What notable design element does Game Informer highlight?
The game has "No AI," according to the developer.
Coverage (4)
- Castlvania: Belmont's Curse Has 'No AI,' Developer Evil Empire Says Game Informer · 99d ago
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss The Guardian · 99d ago
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Might Make the Long Wait for a New 2D Castlevania Worth It IGN · 99d ago
- The Unlikely Story Of How Konami Asked Evil Empire To Make Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Informer · 99d ago
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