Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 379 Ratings

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  1. HonestReviews4U
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a beautiful reminder of the roots of the Metroidvania genre.

    It looks pretty good, even though everything beyond 1080p is just upscaled, but that really doesn't matter. The OST is beautiful. Every song is very atmospheric and fits the environment it has been placed it. Much like with actual Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, there is barely    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a beautiful reminder of the roots of the Metroidvania genre.

    It looks pretty good, even though everything beyond 1080p is just upscaled, but that really doesn't matter.

    The OST is beautiful. Every song is very atmospheric and fits the environment it has been placed it.

    Much like with actual Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, there is barely any story, and the bit that is there is quite interesting. However, this game's main focus is to re-capture the "SOTN-feeling"... does it succeed?

    Absolutely yes.

    The gameplay is phenomenal. It pretty much feels 1:1 like SOTN. You have different spells, movement upgrades, weapons and weapon types, and it all just feels like a newly oiled machine. My only real complaint is that it does feel a bit slower than SOTN, maybe it's because of it being 2.5D instead of 2, but this is hardly ever a problem.

    TL;DR Should you buy this game? What are you still doing reading this review? Get out there and buy this masterpiece!    … Expand
  2. Kamasenin
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This is the modern take of SOTN that you always hoped for, but Konami was never willing to deliver.

    If you love Castlevania, Super Metroid, and Metroidvania style gameplay, you owe it to yourself to try this game.
  3. Krayvenbr
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    O jogo está fantástico espero que liberem rápido o zangetsu o único problema do game e que ele acaba :(
  4. vassagoraziel
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This plays and feels very similar to the Castlevania games released for the NintendoDS (which are great games in my opinion), but now with 3D graphics, which are more like cel shaded anime style but still looks good. The soundtrack is still amazing as always.
    I totally recommend it to fans of Castlevania and metroidvanias.
  5. pedromn2
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    O Jogo esta sensacional !! O capricho de toda equipe esta incrivel , imaginem o que o IGA conseguiria fazer com um grande orcamento ? Simplesmente TUDO o que tinha de melhor em SOTN , DOS e AOF estao em Bloodstained , o jogo joga na sua cara a nostalgia e eh uma grande homenagem a franquia castlevania porem com uma roupagem nova . Bloodstained e tudo que sonhavamos ha anos "um SOTN novoO Jogo esta sensacional !! O capricho de toda equipe esta incrivel , imaginem o que o IGA conseguiria fazer com um grande orcamento ? Simplesmente TUDO o que tinha de melhor em SOTN , DOS e AOF estao em Bloodstained , o jogo joga na sua cara a nostalgia e eh uma grande homenagem a franquia castlevania porem com uma roupagem nova . Bloodstained e tudo que sonhavamos ha anos "um SOTN novo com graficos modernos " e ele fez , apesar de nao ter os iconicos personagens da saga castlevania , bloodstained faz com primor tambem . Thanks iga!… Expand
  6. JasonJones
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This game gives me a lot of SotN vibes. At first i was skeptical, but after playing it for a solid 3 hours i can truely say it's been well worth the wait. The music, enemies, bosses, level design, it's like an evolved version of SotN, including the eerie, gothic vibe. If you had any doubts about this game not bearing the 'Castlevania' name, have no fear. It has more of a Castlevania vibeThis game gives me a lot of SotN vibes. At first i was skeptical, but after playing it for a solid 3 hours i can truely say it's been well worth the wait. The music, enemies, bosses, level design, it's like an evolved version of SotN, including the eerie, gothic vibe. If you had any doubts about this game not bearing the 'Castlevania' name, have no fear. It has more of a Castlevania vibe than everything Konami has put out in the last couple of years.

    And yes, the 'hidden' storage rooms are back too.    … Expand
  7. DrHani
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    The Golden Era of Games is Back , simply put another incredible SOTN is reincarnated, well done Iga
  8. LifeHistory
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This game was totally worth the wait.

    -Solid controls and gameplay. -Beautiful visuals. -Will make every Castlevania fan or a platformer lover very happy. -Nice music. -Good enemies and level design. -Has replay ability after finishing the game because is such a fun game. -Good optimized. What more can I say. You just won't go wrong with this game what ever type of gender or    This game was totally worth the wait.

    -Solid controls and gameplay.
    -Beautiful visuals.
    -Will make every Castlevania fan or a platformer lover very happy.
    -Nice music.
    -Good enemies and level design.
    -Has replay ability after finishing the game because is such a fun game.
    -Good optimized.

    What more can I say. You just won't go wrong with this game what ever type of gender or gamer you are.    … Expand
  9. Orvar83
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    It's everything a Metroidvania fan would want, the amount of content and care put into this is astonishing, the music is on par with the best titles in the genre, and the visuals are stunning.
  10. HussamOsman
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Epic game, a worthy successor of castlevania series. Iga touches are really evident. 10/10
  11. SilentSputnik
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Total masterpiece. I backed this game years ago knowing that Iga would deliver another masterpiece.
  12. ECB19
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    This kind of games is one of my favorites.
    And I think everyone who liked the castlevania games: Symphony Of The Night, Harmony Of Dissonance, Aria Of Sorrow
    or games like the metroid saga in 2d. They will like this game. it is pretty good in all sections. good screen design, good soundtracks, There are many objects and weapons that you can get, the fragment system resembles that of    This kind of games is one of my favorites.
    And I think everyone who liked the castlevania games: Symphony Of The Night, Harmony Of Dissonance, Aria Of Sorrow
    or games like the metroid saga in 2d. They will like this game. it is pretty good in all sections.
    good screen design, good soundtracks,
    There are many objects and weapons that you can get, the fragment system resembles that of the aria of sorrow's soul system but improved and at the moment I have not had problems playing it in medium configuration.    … Expand
  13. PHDIKOULAS
    Feb 7, 2020
    9
    so you liked symphony of the night and waited in praying some time it would come, while konami was knee deep in slot machines.Pray no more and go buy this game quick fast and in a hurry. This Is symphony of the nights sequel!

    Bravo Iga and thank you
  14. Chop1n
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    I was wary of disappointment when the first demo gameplay footage came out, but all concerns have been allayed. I've been playing for five hours now, and I couldn't be happier with the result--truly, the game is everything a contemporary Metroidvania should be. I'm perplexed by all the complaints about bugs, because I haven't encountered a single one. Everything is perfectly smooth,I was wary of disappointment when the first demo gameplay footage came out, but all concerns have been allayed. I've been playing for five hours now, and I couldn't be happier with the result--truly, the game is everything a contemporary Metroidvania should be. I'm perplexed by all the complaints about bugs, because I haven't encountered a single one. Everything is perfectly smooth, polished, and dare I say slick.… Expand
  15. Seya
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    If you love old school Castlevania games, stop wasting any more time on here just buy the game now! you wont regret it! 10/10 would slay Demons for cool abilities again, and again...and again!
  16. ClowLiReed
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Except for a minors bugs, this game i'ts **** perfect. I've really enjoined it. The true and only rightful sucesor of Castlevania Symphony of the Night!!!
  17. ronfar86
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Não joguei muito ele ainda, mas é um excelente jogo (é muita coisa boa para descrever, e ficaria muito longo se fizesse isso), recomendo fortemente a todos, principalmente para os fãs de Metroidvania.
    Foi um excelente acerto esse recomeço com Bloodstained para o IGA e sua equipe.

    Obs.: Ainda não joguei muito, então espero que o jogo tenha uma duração boa de pelo menos 8~12 horas.
  18. Dco326
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    The ending was **** inventory was sometimes **** the game is okayish, and I will never play it again.
  19. saffiuddin
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This is the metroidvania game we all been waiting for since castlevania:Symphony of the night. The game may have some rough edges but this game really incites you to complete it 100%. Most of the abilities in the game are cool but the most important thing is that this game is FULL OF REFERENCES especially to the older castlevania games and other indie games. The best part about this gameThis is the metroidvania game we all been waiting for since castlevania:Symphony of the night. The game may have some rough edges but this game really incites you to complete it 100%. Most of the abilities in the game are cool but the most important thing is that this game is FULL OF REFERENCES especially to the older castlevania games and other indie games. The best part about this game is the combat and exploration. There is one thing that this game highly delivers- the bonus post game content.
    This is a must-play game for those who want a nostalgia ride or simply want to dive into the game that was once C:Sotn. One particular endgame boss really should be fought as this guy is possibly the best thing in gaming history.(not the IGA fight, the other more criminally referencive fight against a vampire)    … Expand
  20. RocketFR
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Se SOTN tirou nota 9.3 não vejo motivo para esse não tirar 10, pois ele além de nos trazer tudo que já tinha em SOTN ele ainda melhora e acrescenta dezenas de mecânicas novas, além de ter um gráfico moderno e uma trilha sonora Gótica épica
  21. Leconv
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    You are a nostalgic of castlevania: sotn? You want some more? Then this game is made for you. Yes it has a couple of minor issues, but nothing that will stop you enjoying this gem in the long run.
  22. vXVirus
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    What can I say... For me this was a major success. I can't find anything wrong with the game besides I want more off everything. Tho don't get me wrong here the game got ALOT off stuff still, droves off weapons and spells to collect and upgrade , the story is nice, it wont win awards for the story but it was pleasently and their might be alot off hidden stuff I have not even found yetWhat can I say... For me this was a major success. I can't find anything wrong with the game besides I want more off everything. Tho don't get me wrong here the game got ALOT off stuff still, droves off weapons and spells to collect and upgrade , the story is nice, it wont win awards for the story but it was pleasently and their might be alot off hidden stuff I have not even found yet as well. I played for close to 30 hours so far and I have plenty to do still. I LOVE IT.… Expand
  23. psythez
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    A spiritual successor to my favorite game in my favorite genre, it goes without saying I had incredibly high hopes for this game. It crushed them. Believe the hype.
  24. Alucard18
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    Konami have lost both brilliant developers (Koja Igarashi) and (Hideo Kojima).
    IGA made an excellent game based on castlevania games.Generaly speaking he made a great remake of Symphony of the night,for the fans of castlevania,this will surely be the top1 game ever
  25. neyrok37
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    TL;DR
    1. ROTN is everything good from past Castlevania games mixed together perfectly
    2. It's far from over; 13 free DLCs coming 3. There's Curse of the Moon for old school Castlevania fans 4. GOTY for me Everything good about Castlevania franchise here. This game is the combination of Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, and NDS Castlevania games at its finest. If you played any    TL;DR
    1. ROTN is everything good from past Castlevania games mixed together perfectly
    2. It's far from over; 13 free DLCs coming
    3. There's Curse of the Moon for old school Castlevania fans
    4. GOTY for me

    Everything good about Castlevania franchise here. This game is the combination of Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, and NDS Castlevania games at its finest. If you played any of them in the past, you'll realize this game implemented only good things from them and made it work very smoothly. It's basically all Castlevania games combined together, even story and characters, but done perfectly. The only difference is the name. It does require a lot of grinding for those who run 100% on everything, especially when it comes to perfecting your items and shards, but besides that, I really see no problem in this game. The old lady giving you quests for all those different foods is pretty annoying, but completing all of them will repay you with a super crazy and op item that makes all the effort worth it.

    What's even more exciting is there're 13 FREE DLCs coming. I completed 100% map, quests, and ultimate build for Miriam, but it's still not over. I might have to downgrade her a bit since her build is way too op at this point, but it's still very exciting to see what's coming next.

    If you are more of a retro Castlevania fan like from Simon Belmont to Richter from Rondo of Blood, they already released the game for you last year: Curse of the Moon. It's also another great game for Castlevania fans, especially old school fans, so no worries.

    To put it short, this is the 2019 Game of the Year for me. My only regret is by the time I first found out about this game, Kickstarter backing was already over.    … Expand
  26. elrubeng5ESP
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    It is simply INCREDIBLE. Of the best games I've played in many years. When I played I felt like I was going back to my childhood playing Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow and Symphony of the Night. Bloodstained is made exclusively for Castlevania fans and for Metroidvanias fans. 100% I have had a lot of fun.
  27. ThePunchmaster
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This is like the OoE sequel we never got, it feels like they took what made the previous games great and made it even better, i couldn't ask for more
  28. turtles1234
    Jun 26, 2019
    6
    bloodstained is a huge disappointment for me. this is a game that costs 40 euros and does NOTHING better than symphony of the night.
    Sotn is a better game under EVERY aspect.
    combat, bosses, level design, size of the map, story, enemy variety, for **** sake even graphics are better in Sotn(1997)!! For 40 euros this is not acceptable for me. the only improvements of this game are    bloodstained is a huge disappointment for me. this is a game that costs 40 euros and does NOTHING better than symphony of the night.
    Sotn is a better game under EVERY aspect.
    combat, bosses, level design, size of the map, story, enemy variety, for **** sake even graphics are better in Sotn(1997)!!

    For 40 euros this is not acceptable for me.
    the only improvements of this game are crafting and shards.
    so dont waste your money,    … Expand
  29. renfred
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Great game and worth the wait. Pays homage to metrovania style games such as Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Enjoying every moment of the game play!
  30. Bayest
    Aug 15, 2019
    5
    Mediocre
    Nothing new or interesting
    I deleted the game, because I was losing half an hour of the game when dieing, you just cannot save.
    They could've learned some stuff from dark souls or other games.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. RPGamer
    Oct 1, 2019
    80
    Anyone who never liked the Metroidvania entries in the Castlevania series is extremely unlikely to be enthralled by Bloodstained. Koji Igarashi made no intimations of reinventing the wheel in Ritual of the Night, and the game is recognizably from the creator of Symphony of the Night. Playing this game nevertheless reminded me of how much fun a quality Metroidvania can be, and Konami is certainly in no mood to use its own intellectual property for anything other than Pachinko machines lately – plus if it had, something like paying money for additional save slots might have been introduced. Kickstarter-funded games have a decidedly mixed record, but Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is fortunately one of the success stories.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 2, 2019
    75
    Iga promised to make a spiritual successor to all but defunct Castlevania series – and that’s exactly what he did. Not only that, but he managed to successfully expand upon the familiar formula with nifty additions like skill shards. [Issue#239, p.74]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 11, 2019
    90
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the best love letter to Castlevania addicted. Created by the programmer, director and producer from titles like Simon’s Quest, Vampire’s Kiss and Symphony of the Night, Koji Igarashi, the game finally arrives to home consoles and PC after a successful crowdfunding campaign, but also a troubled development. Thankfully, the wait was definitely worth and we finally have a huge game, with deep combat and craft systems and loads of game modes. This is without any doubts one of the best Metroidvania of the year and a great Castlevania spiritual successor.
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