Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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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. Vincent_Belmont
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    The difficulty was perfect, it was Castlevania 3 but better, and was a fun game to play. The only thing I would change is that I would have preferred it to be 16 bit. I am personally still waiting for another game like Super Castlevania mixed with a complete version of Simon's Quest. Still, this is a great game!
  2. jonaskenazi
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Castlevania is back! This game is a punch of nostalgia right in the heart, and a kick in the ass to Konami. **** Konami.
  3. VivaElPRI
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Castlevania game without Konami, the best 8 bit game in 2018...
    RECOMMENDED!
  4. Cheatman
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    An excellent tribute to Castlevania games of old (particularly the third on on the NES), sharing the same gamplay and aesthetics. While a run through the game can take just about 3-5 hours (depending on your skill level), the game encourages multiple runs through branched levels and the possibiility for either killing recruiting new characters. Multiple difficulty levels and ways to goAn excellent tribute to Castlevania games of old (particularly the third on on the NES), sharing the same gamplay and aesthetics. While a run through the game can take just about 3-5 hours (depending on your skill level), the game encourages multiple runs through branched levels and the possibiility for either killing recruiting new characters. Multiple difficulty levels and ways to go through the game give it some good replay value, and while the game is not as challenging as Castlevania 3, playing thorugh it with just the main character on nightmare more may prove a struggle even for veteran gamers. Giving it a 10, both because the game has virtually no issues and because it's getting some unfair reviews.… Expand
  5. Kosama
    Oct 3, 2019
    9
    Muy Genial, muy buen castlevania clásico, recomendado......................
  6. scojac
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    This game somehow manages to maintain the feel of a classic NES title without all of the jank, slowdown and poor hit detection. It's a difficult game that requires you to have good timing with your attacks to succeed. Also there is no midair jump correction so if you aren't dead on, you are just dead. Reminds me of the NES ninja gaidens where if you take a hit at the wrong place you areThis game somehow manages to maintain the feel of a classic NES title without all of the jank, slowdown and poor hit detection. It's a difficult game that requires you to have good timing with your attacks to succeed. Also there is no midair jump correction so if you aren't dead on, you are just dead. Reminds me of the NES ninja gaidens where if you take a hit at the wrong place you are knocked into a pit and have to restart the level.
    The character-switching system helps to mitigate the difficulty somewhat, as you can switch between characters who are better at certain things. I.E., the girl has a whip with good reach and can jump higher; the alchemist's spells are all great at clearing enemies as long as you have enough weapon power.
    Some branching paths and the ability to "absorb" characters rather than recruit them gives the game some replay value. I wholeheartedly recommend sitting down with this for a weekend.    … Expand
  7. Babutto
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Pros.:
    - Retro. Hi, Castlevania.
    - Variety of heroes.
    - Simple but interesting story.
    - Gameplay.

    Cons.:
    - Don't have any. Maybe lack of sequel :P
  8. MVMOFFICIAL
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    It delivers what it was made for. Promised to be made if a certain goal was reached on Ritual of the Night's Kickstarter page. A great throwback to old Castlevania games. I played through it like it was nothing, enjoyed every second of it. Smooth gameplay, terrific soundtrack, peak quality. Challenging at times, the final level was a pain... i think i 100% it in one day. It was my firstIt delivers what it was made for. Promised to be made if a certain goal was reached on Ritual of the Night's Kickstarter page. A great throwback to old Castlevania games. I played through it like it was nothing, enjoyed every second of it. Smooth gameplay, terrific soundtrack, peak quality. Challenging at times, the final level was a pain... i think i 100% it in one day. It was my first 100% game. You liked Castlevania? Old veteran titles? This is for you.… Expand
  9. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
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  10. ylnylmn
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    I played Castlevania style Action Platformer game for the first time and I liked it very much. I finished the game in Casual mode, including Ultimate Mode. You can play with 4 characters in the game and you change characters at strategic points. Bosses and Platforms are not difficult. The only thing that forces you is the jump and attack mechanics. This is normal as it is an old styleI played Castlevania style Action Platformer game for the first time and I liked it very much. I finished the game in Casual mode, including Ultimate Mode. You can play with 4 characters in the game and you change characters at strategic points. Bosses and Platforms are not difficult. The only thing that forces you is the jump and attack mechanics. This is normal as it is an old style game. I wish the game was longer and there were conversations between the bosses and characters in the game. I was not bored while playing, the game took me back to my old times. It gives the nostalgia side very well.… Expand

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#88 Best PC Game of 2018

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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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