Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

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  • Summary: The inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania's unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration. A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and anThe inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania's unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration. A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to help him vanquish the great evil within.

    Enticed by the promise of new loot rather than a sense of moral duty, you strike out through the grounds and corridors of the gothic castle to find and kill this mysterious Dracula...

    Slay hordes of his supernatural minions as you progress through our biggest DLC yet, including two levels, three bosses and a new storyline!    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Gamer Escape
    Mar 9, 2023
    100
    If you’re a Castlevania fan who hasn’t played this game for some reason, you owe it to yourself to buy this now. And even if you’re not, it’s still more super high-quality content for an awesome game that clearly is standing the test of time, made with clear and demonstrated love by independent developers, and you should buy it anyway.
  2. Screen Rant
    Mar 6, 2023
    100
    For people who have been playing Dead Cells routinely since launch, Return to Castlevania offers a cathartic experience akin to your favorite author reading you their favorite book. For new players who love games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night but haven't yet tried Dead Cells, there has never been a better time.
  3. God is a Geek
    Mar 6, 2023
    95
    Dead Cells was always compared to Castlevania, and having the two meet in this way with such reverence on the part of Motion Twin is weirdly heartwarming.
  4. We Got This Covered
    Mar 6, 2023
    90
    I can't imagine a finer tribute to 'Castlevania' than this incredible DLC. Easily accessible to new 'Dead Cells' players and brimming with content, this left us hoping that Konami will turn Motion Twin loose on a brand new whip-cracking, Drac-smashing adventure.
  5. Worth Playing
    Mar 6, 2023
    90
    At $9.99, Return to Castlevania is the most expensive DLC for Dead Cells yet, but it is substantial enough to be worth it. The new areas are a ton of fun, and the number of new weapons and costumes is hefty enough to add extra value to the game. It might not hit as hard for those who don't have nostalgia for Castlevania, but even then, the extra biomes and boss fights are pretty darn great.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 17, 2023
    80
    Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is an excellent DLC that does exactly what it promises: it brings some Castlevania into Dead Cells, but in a smart way that appeals to everyone, although it's mainly designed to satisfy fans of Konami's series.
  7. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 6, 2023
    70
    Return to Castlevania is an obvious and great mix between Dead Cells and Castlevania. This new DLC is a great tribute to the Konami historic video game saga. If you already a Dead Cells player, you will obviously like playing with all the new toys Motion Twin is offering and if you never played Dead Cells but love Castlevania, now it's now or never to try out this incredible Roguevania.

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  1. LMD
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    A gorgeous, fantastic, addctive, and memorable love letter to the classic Castlevania games, especially Symphony of the Night. Everytime thisA gorgeous, fantastic, addctive, and memorable love letter to the classic Castlevania games, especially Symphony of the Night. Everytime this game is mentionned is a big win for me.… Expand
  2. MarkyShark
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a very welcome addition to Dead Cells that is a lot more than just a simple fan service.
    Both games are    Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a very welcome addition to Dead Cells that is a lot more than just a simple fan service.
    Both games are combined in a perfect way, and you can really feel the amount of passion that the developers have with Castlevania when making this DLC.
    The stages have glorious visuals and the iconic soundtrack from Castlevania is reimagined through some delightful remixes on Dead Cells style. The new weapons make combat very powerful and exploration of Dracula's castle very exciting.
    I very strongly recommend it.    … Expand
  4. mdk567
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    원작을 보완하는 훌륭한 DLC. 초반에 진입하는 맵과 후반에 진입하는 맵이 달라 다양한 경험을 제공해주고 캐슬배니아의 등장인물들과 요소들이 자연스럽게 어우러졌다.
    숨겨진 요소들도 여럿 있었고 추가된 무기들의 성능은 아쉬운 부분들이 있지만 독특한 컨셉들이    원작을 보완하는 훌륭한 DLC. 초반에 진입하는 맵과 후반에 진입하는 맵이 달라 다양한 경험을 제공해주고 캐슬배니아의 등장인물들과 요소들이 자연스럽게 어우러졌다.
    숨겨진 요소들도 여럿 있었고 추가된 무기들의 성능은 아쉬운 부분들이 있지만 독특한 컨셉들이 좋았다.    … Expand
  5. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    It's Dead Cells! It's Castlevania! Need I say more? A great homage to a great, often now overlook franchise.

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