Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 237 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 92 out of 237
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  1. djdnauk
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    definitely a great game, fun and totally worth a 9/10 but the flaws in the switch port are annoying, input lag, lower frame rate, horrible graphics in places & lower resolution etc... definitely make the experience worse but after completing it on both the switch and pc, i think people are over stating the problems they DO matter but they DONT reduce the games score by more than 1 or 2definitely a great game, fun and totally worth a 9/10 but the flaws in the switch port are annoying, input lag, lower frame rate, horrible graphics in places & lower resolution etc... definitely make the experience worse but after completing it on both the switch and pc, i think people are over stating the problems they DO matter but they DONT reduce the games score by more than 1 or 2 points out of ten... anyone giving this a really low score just because of the flaws is ignoring the fact the game is stil fun and playable on switch... heres hoping they patch it & all there negative nancies come back here and increase their ratings accordingly… Expand
  2. ianhsieh2008
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    I waited for the Switch version. Maybe it's because I did not play the other version before I start my Switch version, I don't feel the slower frame-rate like some other people. This is my first Metroidvania game, and it is making me into a fan of the genre. The game crashes a few times for me, but I didn't get any other bugs that was reported.
  3. HyperReal
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    After initially giving this game a 2 upon release, I’m pleased as punch to say that, after six months of buggy hell, Bloodstained is finally playable on the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing it until the bugs are fixed, you needn’t wait—or worry—any more. While it doesn’t look as good on Switch compared to other platforms, the compromises are acceptable and offers aAfter initially giving this game a 2 upon release, I’m pleased as punch to say that, after six months of buggy hell, Bloodstained is finally playable on the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing it until the bugs are fixed, you needn’t wait—or worry—any more. While it doesn’t look as good on Switch compared to other platforms, the compromises are acceptable and offers a visual feast nonetheless. I do feel that the player’s character should be higher res but that’s really just a nitpick. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is essentially a more sophisticated Symphony of the Night with some additional interesting ideas that looks great and plays great on the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  4. greedyflygon1
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    Great game and looks good on the switch. Gets a 9 instead of 10 because the game does crash and suffer from some performance bugs. I imagine these issues will be fixed within the next few weeks. Im enjoying the game otherwise. Dont think a game deserves such negative reviews just because of some minor performance bugs. Breath of the wild crashed and was buggy at its initial release butGreat game and looks good on the switch. Gets a 9 instead of 10 because the game does crash and suffer from some performance bugs. I imagine these issues will be fixed within the next few weeks. Im enjoying the game otherwise. Dont think a game deserves such negative reviews just because of some minor performance bugs. Breath of the wild crashed and was buggy at its initial release but people didnt hate on it for just that.… Expand
  5. GloryForry
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    An almost perfect game for fans of the genre. Forget all negative reviews. Sure, the PS4 version looks/is better but it's still a pleasure to play on Switch. I had 25 hours of fun and am still motivated to uncover the whole map, discover all shards and trying out some weapons. I never feel forced to grind, I do it because it's fun. Looking forward for the upcoming free DLC
  6. Rpg89
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    Some bugs to thrash out yes! But still very much playable fun game. Just needs a little more optimization and it's good to go.
  7. Jax360
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    Presentation. 8/10
    Graphics TV. 7.7/10
    Graphics Handheld. 8.1/10
    Music. 9./10
    Controls. 9/10
    Funfactor. 8.5/10
    Score. 8.4/10
  8. Cidrex
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    I have the switch version of the game and was a backer of the game. I am very pleased with the final product. Yes there has been some minor bugs, and game desiggn choice i woild not have made. i feel whips are to slow, and the first boss a giant naked lady do we realy need to be objectifying women in video games any more. But other then that i haven't had any issues with the switchI have the switch version of the game and was a backer of the game. I am very pleased with the final product. Yes there has been some minor bugs, and game desiggn choice i woild not have made. i feel whips are to slow, and the first boss a giant naked lady do we realy need to be objectifying women in video games any more. But other then that i haven't had any issues with the switch version of the game. No were i don't get where all the complaints are coming from. I know four other people with a switch copie and they have no complaints either. But the company sent out emails to all us backer sayinv they have heard the complaints and are fixing them. So they are listening. So that shows they are listening and working on any issues others might have.… Expand
  9. Rigbyrib100
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    Exceeded my expectations- great game.
    If you like this style of gameplay you will love it.
  10. Walhalla
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    This a game which I´m a bit confused... in what to think about it. I cant say its not a good game, but I cant say its a good one as well. Probably its just not a "my kind" of game. So for a question, what would be my kind... lets say, that I love My Friend Pedro... from the games which came out not too long before this. You may say, this is more a RPG kind of game... I like the hack nThis a game which I´m a bit confused... in what to think about it. I cant say its not a good game, but I cant say its a good one as well. Probably its just not a "my kind" of game. So for a question, what would be my kind... lets say, that I love My Friend Pedro... from the games which came out not too long before this. You may say, this is more a RPG kind of game... I like the hack n slash RPGs, like Diablo III or Titans Quest...
    But still its a nice game, and I will be playing it for a few more hours to see whats hidden deeper under what I already saw..
    I will update my comments after then... After I prepared the below video.. I spent a few more time playing it... and I like it more and more... I´m still not in love with it :-) but a fair friendship here :-) And my 11 years daughter saw it and went into the testing as well. and.. She likes it even more then I do... Only she is not used to RPG game and it will trouble her to use the different objects and weapons and potions and so one she will find on the way... Not even I was able to identify what for will most of the object to be used... the game is just much more complex, then what I was able to see in the video... So right away I must recommend it :-)
    https://youtu.be/nR-0pfCSkNM    … Expand
  11. Zonned1987
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Game is fun and enjoyable but needs an optimization patch. The people giving it 1's and 0's are pathetic.
  12. Alefrita
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, it's a great experience for people who wants play a good game, obviously needs more optimization, but man, please, a good game is a good game, it's totally playable, even symphony of the night had fps problems or stuff like that, excellent game.
  13. Rowdain
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome and the patch to fix the performance issues is already in the works.
  14. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Ahora después de jugarlo mas tiempo siento que el juego esta muy bien, aveces se caen lo frames pero en momentos muy específicos, no estorba en nada, como es habitual el modo portátil el glorioso y el de sobremesa no es tanto, la música es muy buena, el juego es muy bueno, falta pulirlo mas en esta consola, pues pude probar otra versión y se nota que les falto trabajo en la versión paraAhora después de jugarlo mas tiempo siento que el juego esta muy bien, aveces se caen lo frames pero en momentos muy específicos, no estorba en nada, como es habitual el modo portátil el glorioso y el de sobremesa no es tanto, la música es muy buena, el juego es muy bueno, falta pulirlo mas en esta consola, pues pude probar otra versión y se nota que les falto trabajo en la versión para switch. Apenas salga el parche prometido le pongo el 10 que se merece. Un castelbania para viciar.… Expand
  15. denton13
    Jul 6, 2019
    8
    Я ждал эту игру с самого запуска сборов на кикстартере в 2015. После выхода крайне убогой mirror of fate на 3ds я поставил крест на серии castlevania, так как конами было плевать на дальнейшую судьбу, это было видно. А последние нормальные части выходили аж на ds.
    Bloodstained мне нужна была именно на портативе ибо формат 2d платформеров я считаю уделом именно их. Так что ждал все эти    Я ждал эту игру с самого запуска сборов на кикстартере в 2015. После выхода крайне убогой mirror of fate на 3ds я поставил крест на серии castlevania, так как конами было плевать на дальнейшую судьбу, это было видно. А последние нормальные части выходили аж на ds.
    Bloodstained мне нужна была именно на портативе ибо формат 2d платформеров я считаю уделом именно их. Так что ждал все эти годы выход на psvita. А потом ее убрали из поддерживаемых платформ. Ну ок, switch намного мощнее, на нем точно не должно быть проблем с этой игрой. Как же я ошибался...
    30 кадров, падающие до 10(да еще и скорость самой игры привязана к ним), долгие загрузки локаций, не подбирающиеся предметы, невозможность пользоваться некоторыми умениями на поворотных локациях, уродливые текстуры. В общем проблем выше крыши.
    Графически как по мне, например, та же castlevania dawn of sorrow куда приятнее смотрится.
    По интересу bloodstained не дотянул до sotn, aria/dawn of sorrow, но мне показался удачнее, чем portrait of ruin, order of ecclesia. Главные проблемы игры - технические. Надеюсь, что их со временем устранят и я смогу перепройти ее еще раз(пока желания такого не возникает)    … Expand
  16. Carlinhos_86
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    This game is GREAT! I take out 2 points of what would be a 10/10 game due to technical flaws on the Switch version, like the long and often loading times, framerate issues with occasional split second freezing, and a few crashes. Hoping for a (better ported) sequel.
  17. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    The game did crash on me a handful of times, but it also provided a couple of dozen hours of fun Castlevania style gameplay. It might not be quite as good looking as on other platforms, but is adequate, but it is portable, so there is that. If I were to compare it to other Castlevania/Metroid style games, its nowhere near as good as venerable classics like Symphony of the Night or SuperThe game did crash on me a handful of times, but it also provided a couple of dozen hours of fun Castlevania style gameplay. It might not be quite as good looking as on other platforms, but is adequate, but it is portable, so there is that. If I were to compare it to other Castlevania/Metroid style games, its nowhere near as good as venerable classics like Symphony of the Night or Super Metroid, but those games are the apex of the genre. I would say it compares favorably to any other similar game other than those two. If you like this style of game, its definitely worth getting. I know there is talk of patches, but overall a few crashes isn't all that bad for such an excellent games… Expand
  18. thryce3
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Out of all the metroidvanias on the Switch, this is easily the most 'vania. I know that was because Koji Igarashi wanted to make a "spiritual successor", but it could have easily been called Castlevania: Ritual of the Night with out changing a thing. Everything from the characters and enemies to the graphics and sound to the overall game design is top-notch. The variety of weapons andOut of all the metroidvanias on the Switch, this is easily the most 'vania. I know that was because Koji Igarashi wanted to make a "spiritual successor", but it could have easily been called Castlevania: Ritual of the Night with out changing a thing. Everything from the characters and enemies to the graphics and sound to the overall game design is top-notch. The variety of weapons and shards is almost overwhelming, but its really fun to try them all. And leveling and upgrading is addictive as hell.
    One small gripe is getting to the real ending is pretty obscure. I also had some issues with crashing, but it was always in the main village area after I already saved. Extremely annoying, but the game is so good it more than makes up for it.    … Expand
  19. daWernz
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    It is patched - remove your low scores!

    Great exploration! Spot on movement and weapon wielding! Jaw dropping orchestral melodies! Appealing Gothic art style and a strong heroine! And much more... All in all a close resemblance to the perfect Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia! The only two issues I had while playing this game on switch in 2020 is the frame rate drop at the Tower of the    It is patched - remove your low scores!

    Great exploration! Spot on movement and weapon wielding! Jaw dropping orchestral melodies! Appealing Gothic art style and a strong heroine! And much more...
    All in all a close resemblance to the perfect Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia!
    The only two issues I had while playing this game on switch in 2020 is the frame rate drop at the Tower of the Twin Dragons and getting stuck in a wall (you can free yourself by sliding). Ok, and that's why it's not a perfect 10.    … Expand
  20. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    The best game is a metrolvania very very good is grand history and gameplay good
  21. KrimsonKatt
    Jul 20, 2019
    8
    This is a must buy for the switch or any console really. Don't listen to the negitive reviews, it really isn't that bad. While in docked mode, the game only had two small problems. The first was the occasional crashes, which usually only happened when i talked to NPCs in Arantville. The only times the game crashed while I wasn't talking to an NPC was when I read a book in the Garden ofThis is a must buy for the switch or any console really. Don't listen to the negitive reviews, it really isn't that bad. While in docked mode, the game only had two small problems. The first was the occasional crashes, which usually only happened when i talked to NPCs in Arantville. The only times the game crashed while I wasn't talking to an NPC was when I read a book in the Garden of Silence (The one above the first room when you enter from the Castle Entrance.) and during the ending. (which I'm still pissed about.) The game is FAR from unplayable and is incredibly enjoyable. However, handheld mode has a lot of lag so I don't recommend playing it in the car or something. Though i'm someone who doesn't care about frame rate, I can say that the drop to 30 isn't that big of a deal. It still runs fine with little to no lag in docked mode. I do say that the Library area is problematic due to long 30 second-ish loading times between rooms, which can be infuriating when jumping from one room to another and given a split second to react or your thrown into another 30 second long loading screen. Other than the Library area, this problem was nowhere else in the game. The soundtrack is mostly pretty forgettable (castlevania OSTs are overrated imo) but not bad at all, and like always some of the songs are completely awesome. (The Normal Boss theme, Ship Area theme, Tower of Twin Dragons theme, and Gremory Battle theme are all excellent.) The gameplay is top notch and is a mix of the two best castlevania games imo, Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow. The game controls and progresses like Symphony of the Night but has the "Tactical Soul System" from Chronicles of Sorrow, but now souls are called "shards" but still function the same. I'm also glad to report that while shards do level up like in Dawn of Sorrow, they are not nearly as rare as they are in Dawn or Aria (to a lesser extent) and are actually quite common. (4-10% drop chance AT BASE) Also this game has some amazing features like a detailed cooking system that allows you to dramatically increase your stats whenever you eat a new food as well as substitute for potions and ethers. The game also features a vast crafting system which is a lot less grindy and cumbersome as Dawn of Sorrow's weapon upgrade system. Overall, the gameplay is great, and even the story is amazing. Castlevania games, despite having a vast amount of lore, are not usually focused on the story. This game is the same, but the story this time is much more compelling than something like Castlevania 3 or Portrait of Ruin. The playable character Miriam is not only ultra sexy (top tier waifu 2019) but is also extremely awesome and kicks butt. She also has a sense of humor, unlike top tier waifu 2009 Shanoa over here. (Don't @ me) The story also has some good plot twists, which I definitely wouldn't have seen coming if I didn't spoil myself when the game came out on other platforms. (What? I can't help it!) Overall, while this game on Switch definitely isn't ideal, it's far from unplayable, especially in docked mode. This is the true successor to Castlevania you have been waiting for since 2009's Order of Eclisia, and it's well worth the wait. Too bad the crashes on switch hold it back. 8/10.… Expand
  22. DecoyDoctorpus
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The review score is driven down on Switch because of initial bugs. From my play through most of these bugs are fixed, and the biggest 'issue' is the longer loading times, which slightly interrupt gameplay. But this game is solid, and playing this through on handheld mode was a great experience. I actually didn't get into it right away, but after 2 hours in, i was hooked. Impressive scopeThe review score is driven down on Switch because of initial bugs. From my play through most of these bugs are fixed, and the biggest 'issue' is the longer loading times, which slightly interrupt gameplay. But this game is solid, and playing this through on handheld mode was a great experience. I actually didn't get into it right away, but after 2 hours in, i was hooked. Impressive scope throughout the whole game, and a real effort was made here. I liked the slightly openworldish feel, but that is natural to metroidvanias, when you have to re-explore environment. Good difficulty setting on normal. Not too easy. I presume hard mode is tough.… Expand
  23. Valkis
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Купил физ на Свич. Игра истинный наследник Кастельвании: симфония ночи, только заметно лучше. Я очень доволен этой покупкой. Всем, кому нравятся игры жанра "метроидвания" настоятельно рекомендую.
  24. KowieT
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said?
    This game is amazing. It's the perfect example of a Kickstarter campaign going right.
    There may be some bias about which version is better, and yes on a side by side comparison the PS4 and XBOX versions look nice, but this game is perfect on the Switch. I was able to complete this game with no game breaking glitches and no    What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said?
    This game is amazing. It's the perfect example of a Kickstarter campaign going right.
    There may be some bias about which version is better, and yes on a side by side comparison the PS4 and XBOX versions look nice, but this game is perfect on the Switch.
    I was able to complete this game with no game breaking glitches and no crashes. I would often switch from dock to handheld because being a daddy means I have to play games where ever and when ever. Maybe when it first came out it was a hot mess, but as of now, it's great!
    The music is superb, however, there was one area where I felt like the music was half-baked and could've done a better job setting the mood. The rest of the soundtrack sounds like it was ripped straight out of a Castlevania game.
    Some of the weapons felt pointless. I REALLY wanted to use her legs the entire game, but the boot upgrades were always lesser than most of the swords I picked up. Also, I wish that the food I could eat for health would give me an HP count prior to cooking my ingredients so I didn't waste things cooking food that wouldn't help me in battle.
    I was able to play this game to 100% completion in about 22 hrs.    … Expand
  25. CoalRivers
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is great! I bought it at release and had no troubles. It runs better than Aria of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin ever did. Smooth gameplay just like the other Igavanias. Enormous castle, great bosses, great weapons, great powers. . Amazing soundtrack. The hunting and crafting is a perfect addition.Hours and hours of fun.
  26. abrus
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    It is a shame this game is not as smooth on the Switch as it is on other systems, but the lag and slowdown issues do not make the game 'unplayable' as some reviewers claim. I bought this as a cartridge, and after the 8.3GB update had installed, everything mostly ran fine. The game only crashed twice in my playthrough (25 hours), and overall I had a really good time exploring the giantIt is a shame this game is not as smooth on the Switch as it is on other systems, but the lag and slowdown issues do not make the game 'unplayable' as some reviewers claim. I bought this as a cartridge, and after the 8.3GB update had installed, everything mostly ran fine. The game only crashed twice in my playthrough (25 hours), and overall I had a really good time exploring the giant metroidvania castle and experimenting with all the cool weapons and items. I only paid $29 for Bloodstained, and at this price the game is a bargain! I can understand all the negative reviews this game has received on Switch, but honestly I still thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough. Just be warned, you may need to use a walkthrough to help figure out what your next objective is as you progress.… Expand
  27. jorgepc95
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    The game is awesome, the music and game-play are definitely the better things of it. The plot and graphics are fine for a switch game, some scenes and zones of the castle are very nice, but sometimes you want to have better textures and cool cinematic cut-scenes. Highly recommend to clear 100% of the game, specially if you like exploration and collecting.
  28. Darkspawn677
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Bloodstained ritual ofnthe night should more like castlevania it should also be apart of castlevania they should have crossover i mean alucard should meet miriam in castlevania make castlevania like dark souls demon souls and Bloodstained like bloodborne
  29. Spoopoker
    Sep 27, 2022
    8
    This is a good game that is heavily influenced by late 90's/early 00's Metroidvania titles like Castlevania Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow. Developed by Koji Igarashi with Michiru Yamane creating the soundtrack, as with the aforementioned titles developed under their stewardship, Bloodstained follows the same basic design that seamlessly blends RPG mechanics with Metroid typeThis is a good game that is heavily influenced by late 90's/early 00's Metroidvania titles like Castlevania Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow. Developed by Koji Igarashi with Michiru Yamane creating the soundtrack, as with the aforementioned titles developed under their stewardship, Bloodstained follows the same basic design that seamlessly blends RPG mechanics with Metroid type exploration. While these old tropes flare the nostalgia senses I do get the feeling the Metroidvania subgenre has seen it's bar moved considerably in recent times - largely thanks to near AAA epics like Hollow Knight and a long queue of creative and novel contemporary indie titles clamoring for that podium. Bloodstained thus lacks that freshness of innovation, preferring to embrace the old while doing little more than the bare minimum regarding something new. Despite this, the gameplay is tight and solid, combat is fun and engaging, there are a plethora of weapon and elemental options, as well as crafting activities to engage in. As with many Koji Igarashi titles, the curious gamer that engages in grinding will be rewarded for his/her effort. The gamer is spared handholding and it is possible to rush through and engage in boss battles when the character level and equipment are too weak for the task. This can make the game appear unfair or very challenging - with the occasionally punishing battles ostensibly appearing to have been won or lost by chance. Conversely, if you play the game as one would an expansive RPG, exploring each subsection thoroughly, battling weaker enemies for levelling up perks, the game proves never to be unfair or punishing. The game in this regard only punishes the impatient. The soundtrack produced by Michiru Yamane perfectly compensates the gameplay and is audio magnificence. Songs range from the bombastic guitar work reminiscent of a classic Y's game to somniferous dulcet tones where environmental noises are given front stage for the level atmospherics. The graphics adopt that contemporary 2.5D style applying rasterization technology although I personally would have preferred hand drawn graphics or pixel art in a style similar to Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth. Nonetheless the graphics in Bloodstained, at least the PC and PS4 version, are largely very good. This leads us to the main gripe with the Switch port of Bloodstained. The graphics run at much lower settings than that of the PC game (and PS4). On the small screen in portable mode it is fine but on a large panel like a 60" plus TV, the graphics look like a PS2 game adorned with extra bling, washed out low resolution textures and assets, jaggies and all. The frame rate for the Switch port is also capped at 30fps and in some areas the frame rate will dip into the low 20's. This aspect does not kill the experience - it is a single player title but it goes without say I would definitely have preferred a smooth 30fps experience, perhaps ideally a 60fps experience. The graphics are only a tragedy if you bother to run the Switch version side by side with the PC or PS4/Xbox version. Without that point of calibration, just play the game and enjoy it for what it is. In portable mode it proves to be an adequate port for one that glosses over the graphical fidelity (playing a game is surely more fun than counting pixels?). Graphical fidelity aside, this is largely the same experience as one would have on the PC/PS4/Xbox. No levels were chopped out and the game is as complete as the other ports. If you want to have a version of Bloodstained on the go, this Switch port will definitely do the job. If all you have is a Switch, buy this game and enjoy, ignore the haters and review bombing this game received. This is a good perhaps occasionally great Metroidvania title. On the PC I would have given it an 8.5/10, but due to the graphical problems and glitches, I feel inclined to drop the score for the Switch port by a letter grade. 7.5/10 (rounded to 8 since Metacritic does not do halves). A good game slightly marred by the stingy visual aesthetics of the Switch. This will be a case of YMMV.… Expand
  30. RafaelFinha
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Jogo ótimo, pena que não tem um bom porte para o Nintendo switch, muito saudosista para os fãs de castlevania

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    75
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a good game, don't get me wrong, but boy, waiting for it to become great has been a job in itself! [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 72]
  2. Nintendo Insider
    Nov 6, 2019
    70
    By the time the final performance update drops it will be those who snatch the game at a sale price that will ultimately benefit the most. There’s a 1.04 update that is expected by the end of November, and I would bet money that it won’t be the last. It’s a real shame because underneath the stigma of a troubled release and a lost first impression of a polished product, lies a potentially magnificent game that holds true to what it once ambitiously set out to achieve.
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  3. FNintendo
    Jul 30, 2019
    60
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a game that many fans wanted and it does a very good job when it comes to its fan service duties. If only the game’s performance matched its level of challenge, this would be an unforgettable, indispensable title but unfortunately, Ritual of the Night’s framerate drops and strange inconsistencies make this an experience that could have been much more of a breeze. Fans of Metroidvania games will still find plenty to be happy about it, though.
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