Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 379 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 379
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  1. SilentSputnik
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Total masterpiece. I backed this game years ago knowing that Iga would deliver another masterpiece.
  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. TangoFan
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    Um excelente Jogo do mesmo criador do SOTN.

    FORA BOZONAZI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. georgerock89
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Muito bom. Um ótimo trabalho. Aguardava esse jogo a bastante tempo e atendeu minhas expectativas.
  7. l3g10nw
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This game is majestic! Exactly what ive been expecting! love it so much.
    thank you iga! we love you :D
  8. Hyrule34
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    I've played this game, it is a masterpiece. Great OST, beautiful art and the gameplay is awesome. To anyone who's giving this game a score of 0.
    Just because YOU don't like the game it DOESN'T MEAN that the game is TRASH. You just don't like it and don't even dare to make your opinion a fact. Opinions are opinions. Facts are facts.
  9. 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
  10. SynysterSoulz
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    The game is beautiful, fun, and challenging. I definitely think it's something to pick up. It's one of my favorite games of the year.
  11. mcsw712
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. I'm only 15 hours in, but it's perfect. And for the price you really can't beat this. Better than any COD or AAA game out there.
  12. 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.
  13. wolfe_707
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    Beat it 100% really enjoy playing it so much and definitely one the best game this year.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Krayvenbr
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    O jogo está fantástico espero que liberem rápido o zangetsu o único problema do game e que ele acaba :(
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. DrHani
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    The Golden Era of Games is Back , simply put another incredible SOTN is reincarnated, well done Iga
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. 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!
  26. kamirik
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This game turns out to be a tribute to SOTN but at the same time shines by itself as a worthy successor of the Castlevania saga. The gameplay and the music is great and the 2.5D graphics achieve a very beautiful result. Both fans of the Castlevania saga and new players will enjoy this new game, 100% recommended to acquire.
  27. HussamOsman
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Epic game, a worthy successor of castlevania series. Iga touches are really evident. 10/10
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. hypelord
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    However you look at it, Igarashi-san has more than delivered on the promise. The thoughtful and engaging combat, as well as the addicting RPG elements have been distilled into heroin level satisfaction, while the exploration, secrets and the stylish humor binds the player even more strongly to the game's world.

    The voice acting also aptly supports Igarashi's specific bland of sweet    However you look at it, Igarashi-san has more than delivered on the promise. The thoughtful and engaging combat, as well as the addicting RPG elements have been distilled into heroin level satisfaction, while the exploration, secrets and the stylish humor binds the player even more strongly to the game's world.

    The voice acting also aptly supports Igarashi's specific bland of sweet melodrama. What I did not expect was how logical the story is. I always wondered things like "what is the justification of there being a castle at all?" and the answers to those are more satisfying than I could have thought for a game in this genre

    The OST nearly matches SOTN levels of epic feeling, and Igarashi even occasionally uses the 2,5D to perform unexpected tricks that blow the enjoyment of the game sky high. On the PC platform at least, the performance and visuals are a thing to behold with lovely effects and physics livening up the action. There are also great looking pixel shaders and lighting effects here and there. Some textures could be a little bit more higher res, but who cares.

    The default difficulty is occasionally way too easy though, most people should enter the hard mode once possibleOverall, I would say 95%100.    … Expand
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#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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