Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

 PC
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 82
  3. Negative: 13 out of 82

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  1. stop9091
    Jun 25, 2018
    6
    It's difficult to give a general score to this game, because, while being well-produced, it's envisioned to be run in a very specific way (multiple runs, in veteran level, with increasingly difficult mode).

    The other alternatives (straight single run (even in veteran level), or multiple runs at casual level) are relatively easy, making the game pretty short (2/4 hours and without    It's difficult to give a general score to this game, because, while being well-produced, it's envisioned to be run in a very specific way (multiple runs, in veteran level, with increasingly difficult mode).

    The other alternatives (straight single run (even in veteran level), or multiple runs at casual level) are relatively easy, making the game pretty short (2/4 hours and without interesting challenges).    … Expand
  2. StriderKiwi
    Aug 2, 2018
    5
    Overall a competent throwback that has more than most games from the time it's emulating but still feels lacking compared to contemporary games.

    Also, while I backed it on Kickstarter it took me weeks to get my code after non-backers were able to purchase.

    Thoroughly disappointed.
  3. dae126
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    El juego ofrece una experiencia notable con una buena variedad de escenarios, enemigos y armas. Visualmente es atractivo y el diseño en general destaca positivamente.

    - La historia: es casi inexistente como tal. Se resume en vamos a vencer al malo. - Lore: existe un interesante lore narrado por distintos personajes cuando los visitas y algunos libros encontrados por el mundo. - Los    El juego ofrece una experiencia notable con una buena variedad de escenarios, enemigos y armas. Visualmente es atractivo y el diseño en general destaca positivamente.

    - La historia: es casi inexistente como tal. Se resume en vamos a vencer al malo.
    - Lore: existe un interesante lore narrado por distintos personajes cuando los visitas y algunos libros encontrados por el mundo.
    - Los gráficos: destacables en lo positivo.
    - Gameplay: Encuentro torpe y lento el movimiento, falta fluidez de la protagonista. Buena variedad de armas pero escasean las técnicas, yo me lo he pasado spameando el botón de atacar.
    - BSO: No molesta pero tampoco destaca.

    Resumen: merece la pena jugarlo por ser un juego muy disfrutable. El mapeado es lo suficientemente grande y atractivo como para querer explorarlo. Un buen metroidvania.    … Expand
  4. Phased
    Nov 2, 2019
    7
    Nice graphically and mechanically sound. Good responsive controls. Bosses were interesting, especially with a few standouts.

    Cons: A little too easy overall. Dialogue is boring and voice acting is meh.
  5. Jojogonpa
    Apr 12, 2021
    7
    Un bon jeu pour les fans de Castlevania de l'époque NES! (le jeu en reprend presque tout les codes). Petit défaut, le jeu devient redondant pour le 100%, puisque le jeu demande d'être refait plus de 4 fois, mais la rejouabilité est la heureusement! (sachant que le jeu a une durée de vie de jeu NES)
  6. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    6
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.

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88
#88 Best PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GameOver.gr
    Jun 29, 2018
    70
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is a fun 8-bit nostalgia trip that succeeds in capturing the aesthetic, challenge and gameplay of the Castlevania games of that era, though it doesn’t try to bring anything new on the table. Hopefully, its big brother, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, will not try to only repeat Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, but it will be a true spiritual successor, advancing further the genre of metroidvania.
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  2. PC Gamer
    Jun 4, 2018
    80
    Made with affection and artistry, this retro appetiser is a very pleasant surprise.
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  3. Game Informer
    Jun 1, 2018
    75
    Curse of the Moon isn’t incredibly challenging. You can finish it in one or two sittings, and that’s all this game really deserves. I had fun experimenting with Curse of the Moon’s four heroes, but for a game so clearly inspired by a beloved franchise, the level design feels largely uninspired. While I was initially swooned by this Castlevania doppelganger, its nostalgic spell was broken once I realized its 8-bit beauty was only skin deep.
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