Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35

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  1. FilipWit
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this game and I think it's a masterpiece. But there's a lot you might want to know before playing.

    First up is that there's a really big difficulty spike after around the 1/3rd of the game. After that the game stays REALLY HARD. Like, NES Castlevania 1 hard, or maybe even Castlevania 3. However, the game is always fair, it's just really unforgiving. There's 2    I absolutely love this game and I think it's a masterpiece. But there's a lot you might want to know before playing.

    First up is that there's a really big difficulty spike after around the 1/3rd of the game. After that the game stays REALLY HARD. Like, NES Castlevania 1 hard, or maybe even Castlevania 3. However, the game is always fair, it's just really unforgiving. There's 2 difficulty settings and make no mistake, the "veteran" difficulty lives up to its name. There is no shame in switching to "casual", it can save your nerves and a lot of time. "Veteran" really requires you to learn the ins and outs of everything in the game, to fully understand all abilities and skill of each character, enemy and boss. Learning that was VERY rewarding for me, but many might find it too difficult so that's important to keep in mind.

    Second is that the game takes around 20 hours to TRULY finish. There's many "final" bosses, but to reach the final final boss you have to kinda beat the game 3 times. On the second run there's the difficulty spike, and every run has different level design, but the themes of the levels and bosses at the end of them stay the same.

    Third is that, personally, I think reaching the end is super worth it. The ending section is absurd amazing in all the right places and the true final boss is one of my favourite final bosses in gaming. There's a ton of unexpected things in the ending, and they are only in the ending section, so to really see everything this game has to offer you have to reach the "secret" final boss.

    If you like hard platformers and Castlevania aesthetic, then this game is a must buy.    … Expand
  2. JazGalaxy
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I don't believe in "nostalgia", so I will refrain from using that word when talking about Curse Of The Moon 2. Instead, I will say that Curse Of The Moon is a brand new game that focuses on forgotten and underused game design that relies on timing, trajectories, reflexes and item management. In these things, the game is exceptionally well designed and a great deal of fun. If you lovedI don't believe in "nostalgia", so I will refrain from using that word when talking about Curse Of The Moon 2. Instead, I will say that Curse Of The Moon is a brand new game that focuses on forgotten and underused game design that relies on timing, trajectories, reflexes and item management. In these things, the game is exceptionally well designed and a great deal of fun. If you loved Curse OF The Moon, there is no reason not to get COTM2. It is more of what you love with some streamlining of things that didn't quite make sense like the interplay of "lives" and "continues". If you have not played COTM, this game is a must-play for fans of reflex driven action games that emphasize precision and self preservation.

    The only reason I give it a 9 Instead of 10 is because it's too much like COTM1, in the grand scheme of things. I would have loved to see COTM2 reference Castlevania 2 in design instead of Castlevania 3, yet again.    … Expand
  3. Steyraus
    Jan 13, 2021
    2
    Can't sit through more than 10 minutes of the first level before wanting to smash my head against the wall. The distorted tinny music loop drive me crazy. It overwhelms the entire experience and all I hear for the next hour is that horrible music. I know all the want to be cool kids will say oh you gotta listen to the retro music cuz it's so cool. But piss off I listend to that music forCan't sit through more than 10 minutes of the first level before wanting to smash my head against the wall. The distorted tinny music loop drive me crazy. It overwhelms the entire experience and all I hear for the next hour is that horrible music. I know all the want to be cool kids will say oh you gotta listen to the retro music cuz it's so cool. But piss off I listend to that music for two decades now I want the option to turn the music down. I know the first game didn't have the option either that wasn't a standalone title it was a side project by now as a stand alone release it should have audio sliders. I wanna see the games not doing anything that new or interesting.… Expand
  4. Beto1960
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Una de las mejores compras que e hecho en la eshop más que recomendado chicos
  5. ericiidx
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    Overall, this was a nice treat! I didn't play Curse of The Moon 1, but I had no trouble getting into the unique multi-character play style. I enjoyed working my way through the levels, which are designed nicely to benefit the characters' differing abilities and movement. However, I did think there were a few too many gotcha's (usually involving bottomless pit deaths) and a few of theOverall, this was a nice treat! I didn't play Curse of The Moon 1, but I had no trouble getting into the unique multi-character play style. I enjoyed working my way through the levels, which are designed nicely to benefit the characters' differing abilities and movement. However, I did think there were a few too many gotcha's (usually involving bottomless pit deaths) and a few of the bosses just weren't fun (lava snake immediately comes to mind.) The core gameplay is still fun. A nice game at a good price.… Expand
  6. Jdd2102
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Es una gran secuela tanto a nivel jugable como a nivel artístico recomendable
  7. Joes
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best action platform ever Made for a nintendo switch and the songs are excelent
  8. alucard5
    May 8, 2023
    10
    Wonderful game, great story, music, gameplay. A love letter to classic Castlevanias. I wish these developers make sequels for Bloodstained. I have enjoyed this game much more than main Ritual of the night. Zangetsu is the coolest character, I also love Gebel and Robert, while Miriam, Dominique and dog are fairly uninteresting.
  9. SomaKurusu
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Bloodstained se ha consolidado como la saga sucesora espiritual de castlevania, y este Curse of the Moon 2 amplía y mejora en todos los aspectos al primero. Los niveles son mucho más largos y con un diseño más complejo, Los personajes son mucho más útiles gracias al diverso plataformeo de las fases. Los jefes son más espectaculares y retantes. Hay un total de 7 personajes. Hay unBloodstained se ha consolidado como la saga sucesora espiritual de castlevania, y este Curse of the Moon 2 amplía y mejora en todos los aspectos al primero. Los niveles son mucho más largos y con un diseño más complejo, Los personajes son mucho más útiles gracias al diverso plataformeo de las fases. Los jefes son más espectaculares y retantes. Hay un total de 7 personajes. Hay un multiplayer incorporado. En fin, me ha parecido un juegazo.… Expand
  10. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    은근히 스위치가 둘이서 같이 놀기 좋은 게임이 닌텐도 퍼스트 파티 빼면 꽤 부족한데, 그런 의미에서 가족들과 같이 놀기 좋은 액션 게임이 나와서 정말 기뻤다. 게임 자체는 전형적인 안전빵 후속작. 하지만 폭주기관차처럼 폭주하는 스토리와 매력적인 캐릭터들이 폭발하는 후반부는 본가 블러드 스테인드를 뛰어넘었다고 생각한다. 인티 크리에이츠의 저력을 느낄 수 있는 걸작. 커스1도 그랬지만, 남자라면 솔로 모드를 베테랑 이상 난이도로 클리어해보자.은근히 스위치가 둘이서 같이 놀기 좋은 게임이 닌텐도 퍼스트 파티 빼면 꽤 부족한데, 그런 의미에서 가족들과 같이 놀기 좋은 액션 게임이 나와서 정말 기뻤다. 게임 자체는 전형적인 안전빵 후속작. 하지만 폭주기관차처럼 폭주하는 스토리와 매력적인 캐릭터들이 폭발하는 후반부는 본가 블러드 스테인드를 뛰어넘었다고 생각한다. 인티 크리에이츠의 저력을 느낄 수 있는 걸작. 커스1도 그랬지만, 남자라면 솔로 모드를 베테랑 이상 난이도로 클리어해보자.
  11. Jamesa7x
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is the best castlevania game to come out in years. It’s a must buy. Buy it now
  12. Marco_1UP
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
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#33 Best Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    90
    Curse of the Moon 2 is a textbook sequel that provides more of what fans loved from before. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 18]
  2. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    100
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is a superb sequel. It has everything that made the first game a surprise hit, but expands and adds to it with a level of care that shines through the whole thing.
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  3. TrueGaming
    Aug 10, 2020
    80
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is a great mix of old and new, and one of the best 2D action games you can get on any platform right now, especially with how replayable it is and how varied your options as a player are, now if only the jump mechanic was more flexible.
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