Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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  1. 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
  2. ratatalvl3
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    Então, koji fez um "jogão" acho que temos muito respeito por tudo que ele fez por castlevania e todos tinham altas expectativas para o qual grande seria um jogo dele agora sem amarras de konami etc, poder começar uma coisa dele sem ter que se amarrar em jogos antigos um nova IP ne, o jogo em si é muito bom, não pude apoiar ele na época na produção dele, mas sempre esperei uma chance deEntão, koji fez um "jogão" acho que temos muito respeito por tudo que ele fez por castlevania e todos tinham altas expectativas para o qual grande seria um jogo dele agora sem amarras de konami etc, poder começar uma coisa dele sem ter que se amarrar em jogos antigos um nova IP ne, o jogo em si é muito bom, não pude apoiar ele na época na produção dele, mas sempre esperei uma chance de jogar ele, eu acho a atmosfera e as possibilidades que você tem no jogo incríveis, altas referencias a franquia de castlevania, mas infelizmente o porte porco feito no switch fez eu querer de desistir de joga esse jogo milhões de vezes, eu joguei ele logo depois de zerar metroid dread infelizmente... a queda de frames a qualidade porca que veio pro switch, entendo que as cores são mais vibrantes(vi algumas pessoas defendendo a versão de nintendo por causa disso) mas desculpa triste vê um jogo com tantas expectativas lançar assim sendo que suas primeiras versões do jogo estavam tipo injogaveis, e mesmo com atts futuras continuo achando triste o estado final que esse jogo chega a roda em um console com o switch, e acho que aqui nao existe a desculpa "a mas o console nao é potente o suficiente" o switch tem um porte absurdo de the witcher 3 repito ABSURDO DE INCRIVEL o porte dele para switch e ve esse port porco de bloodstained me faz pensar que falto amor para fazer isso.
    Agora um pouco mais sobre o game em si, é muito bom, a historia meio que sei la existindo ou nao, nao mudaria muita coisa os personagens sao ok, ele tem umas coisas que eu nao entendo no design de fase, como pegar a armadura para andar em armadilhas aquilo não existe, o local que você encontra ela é tipo muito sem sentido, a habilidade de você andar de baixo d'agua também, não é orgânico sabe? voce tem chance de matar o bicho que te da essa habilidade umas 5 vezes e não ganhar ela e tipo que se dane sabe?, esperava mais talvez? mesmo sendo um bom jogo... como disse talvez meu erro deva ter sido jogar metroid dread primeiro. se possível compre outra versão que não seja a de switch,    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. Robotunit197
    Nov 13, 2022
    6
    Although I enjoyed the gameplay and exploration during my playthrough, the crashes and loading time made me unlikely to recommend this game to people on this platform. Hopefully these get fixed in the future.
  5. 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
  6. SamDaHam
    Jul 25, 2022
    2
    Truly 1990s experience, everything is so blurry, runs at 20 fps, 480p, with input lags, uninteresting map design and outdated combat system.
  7. giannis2001
    Feb 8, 2021
    4
    This game is really good but incredibly poorly optimized for Switch, in a degree that makes it unplayable.
  8. TheLinkgirl
    Jun 8, 2022
    1
    No, I don't give a **** about the performance issues. I've played games on the lowest settings with terrible framerates just fine. I simply didn't like this game. The game wants you to approach it in a very slow and boring way, punishing if you step out of line for even a second. It's not fun, it's not satisfying, and it leaves me feeling like I'm not playing the game, but rather the gameNo, I don't give a **** about the performance issues. I've played games on the lowest settings with terrible framerates just fine. I simply didn't like this game. The game wants you to approach it in a very slow and boring way, punishing if you step out of line for even a second. It's not fun, it's not satisfying, and it leaves me feeling like I'm not playing the game, but rather the game is trying to play me.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. SnorlaxGeek
    Jan 22, 2022
    0
    Mau polimento gráfico, quedas de FPS, Slowdowns, travamentos, carregamentos desnecessariamente demorados. Um jogo caro, custando normalmente R$100,00 ($20) extremamente mal feito (pelo menos a versão do Nintendo Switch).
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. TempoTheMan
    Aug 12, 2021
    4
    The gameplay is just not interesting, and half of the time you are stuck not knowing how to continue to the next level, not enough polish
    just a disclaimer im a lazy person and I don't like to backtrack too much or not knowing where to go, so take it into consideration
  14. Fyshstix
    Apr 3, 2021
    6
    The controls for special attacks on the Switch are incredibly poor making accessing some of the areas, particularly the hidden ones, unreasonably difficult. What may have been a great game turned into a mediocre game due to poor controls. A real shame.
  15. Fluffito
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    Decent metroidvania. Good deal of content.

    Very badly optimized for the Switch, however. Considerable lag/slowdown at times. Some loading screens are excessively long (staircase shortcut near the beginning of the library, to name one). Detest games in which the “game over” screen/sequence can’t be skipped. Yes, yes, I died. Fine. Let me jump back into the game ASAP and try again. Don’t    Decent metroidvania. Good deal of content.

    Very badly optimized for the Switch, however. Considerable lag/slowdown at times. Some loading screens are excessively long (staircase shortcut near the beginning of the library, to name one).

    Detest games in which the “game over” screen/sequence can’t be skipped. Yes, yes, I died. Fine. Let me jump back into the game ASAP and try again. Don’t make me stare at the “game over” and loading screens for up to a minute.    … Expand
  16. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    The best game is a metrolvania very very good is grand history and gameplay good
  17. now_its_dark
    Dec 27, 2020
    4
    I was super excited to play this, as I loved metroid & SotN + all the GBA & DS castlevania games, to which this is clearly an homage. Generally, I pick which games to buy on Switch based on how graphically fancy they are supposed to be, so this seemed like an ideal candidate.. Sadly, it is choppier than SoTN on the original Playstation. ..Soo.. why? It's hard for me to imagine that anyoneI was super excited to play this, as I loved metroid & SotN + all the GBA & DS castlevania games, to which this is clearly an homage. Generally, I pick which games to buy on Switch based on how graphically fancy they are supposed to be, so this seemed like an ideal candidate.. Sadly, it is choppier than SoTN on the original Playstation. ..Soo.. why? It's hard for me to imagine that anyone thinks 3D looks better than 2D art for this gameplay style; it must be a cost thing. On the Switch it's probably the worst performance of any system, but far more demanding games run better than this on the Switch. Please, either stick to a lower-res and/or use of 2D art or optimize the hell out of the engine, because my GBA runs the same sophistication of *gameplay* at a higher frame rate. It manages to look pretty downgraded and still run poorly on the Switch.… Expand
  18. Daisuk
    Dec 10, 2020
    7
    I played this in November 2020, and it plays perfectly fine on the Switch (except for outside the castle, where it's a bit laggy, but you'll still be fine). It's an enjoyable game, but perhaps a bit too easy on "normal" mode compared to other games - you can pretty much cheese all of the boss fights fairly easily by just spamming a strong weapon with some upgrades. All the enemies aroundI played this in November 2020, and it plays perfectly fine on the Switch (except for outside the castle, where it's a bit laggy, but you'll still be fine). It's an enjoyable game, but perhaps a bit too easy on "normal" mode compared to other games - you can pretty much cheese all of the boss fights fairly easily by just spamming a strong weapon with some upgrades. All the enemies around the game are also fairly simple to defeat. The atmosphere and all the curious items and weapons you can get are great, but the game itself is a bit on the easy side - and the platforming really isn't much to write home about. A decent game.… Expand
  19. shado474
    Nov 22, 2020
    5
    Not worth a 0 or a 1 like several user reviews say, but definitely inferior to the releases on other platforms. I personally think that the resolution and general blurriness is not an issue. I think the PS4 version for example is too clean for the low level of detail in the background and textures and actually makes it look cheap and glassy to me.

    The load times and input delays are    Not worth a 0 or a 1 like several user reviews say, but definitely inferior to the releases on other platforms. I personally think that the resolution and general blurriness is not an issue. I think the PS4 version for example is too clean for the low level of detail in the background and textures and actually makes it look cheap and glassy to me.

    The load times and input delays are definitely what bother me the most about the Switch version of the game. Fighting bosses is quite the pain when the character moves 0.2 sec after you try to dodge something, and some of those rooms take several seconds to load leaving you with just a black screen in the meantime.

    Game has potential but definitely needs a patch. From what I've seen on their social media, they are shifting their efforts to improve this port, which is encouraging. I will potentially increase my rating to a 7 or 8 if the game ends up running smoothly. I would recommend waiting a month or two before buying that version of the game.    … Expand
  20. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    7
    소프트값은 한다. 메트로바니아로서는 훌륭하며, 주인공은 사랑스럽다. 문제는 게임이 중반부부터 완성도가 확 내려간다는 것. 아무리봐도 70~75% 정도 완성된 게임을 어른의 사정 때문에 급하게 마무리해서 출시했다는 인상을 받을 때가 한두번이 아니다. 인디계에서 메트로바니아가 하나의 트렌드가 된 상태에서, 장르 창시자인 이가라시 코지가 낸 작품이라 보기엔 아쉬움이 많이 남는다. 스위치판은 6점.소프트값은 한다. 메트로바니아로서는 훌륭하며, 주인공은 사랑스럽다. 문제는 게임이 중반부부터 완성도가 확 내려간다는 것. 아무리봐도 70~75% 정도 완성된 게임을 어른의 사정 때문에 급하게 마무리해서 출시했다는 인상을 받을 때가 한두번이 아니다. 인디계에서 메트로바니아가 하나의 트렌드가 된 상태에서, 장르 창시자인 이가라시 코지가 낸 작품이라 보기엔 아쉬움이 많이 남는다. 스위치판은 6점.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Chain_Affinity
    May 22, 2020
    7
    This game should be called Bloodstained: Farming of the Night, because you'll be farming well into the night. Or Bloodstained: Ritual of the Farming, because it'll become a ritual every time you play. There's so much farming in this game, it's practically a farming simulator. I've never farmed so much in a game, and I've played some pretty intense MMO's throughout the years. You get theThis game should be called Bloodstained: Farming of the Night, because you'll be farming well into the night. Or Bloodstained: Ritual of the Farming, because it'll become a ritual every time you play. There's so much farming in this game, it's practically a farming simulator. I've never farmed so much in a game, and I've played some pretty intense MMO's throughout the years. You get the point.

    Bloodstained should be a good game. It has all the elements to make a pretty engaging Metroidvania styled game. Here's the problem if you would like to get the most out of the game: It's 1% story, 6% actual gameplay, 15% exploration, and 78% farming.    … Expand
  27. Jaytee3312
    May 5, 2020
    2
    It's so bad. I really, really wanted to like this game but after getting nearly 90% through the story a particular boss involving money keeps glitching out of range to the point that I can't damage him. This happens every. single. time. and I can't get passed it. What a waste of my time.
  28. Biberattacke
    May 1, 2020
    7
    Ein neu aufgelegtes MetroidVania vom Macher der Castlevania Reihe Koji Igarashi.Optisch macht es oberflächlich richtig etwas her, doch wenn man genauer guckt dann kommt man nicht umhin zu bemerken, dass technisch sicherlich mehr drin gewesen wäre. Dennoch: Die Kämpfe sind knackig aber nicht unfair. Das Genrezugehörige BackTracking ist „genretypisch“ (man hasst es oder man mag die Art vonEin neu aufgelegtes MetroidVania vom Macher der Castlevania Reihe Koji Igarashi.Optisch macht es oberflächlich richtig etwas her, doch wenn man genauer guckt dann kommt man nicht umhin zu bemerken, dass technisch sicherlich mehr drin gewesen wäre. Dennoch: Die Kämpfe sind knackig aber nicht unfair. Das Genrezugehörige BackTracking ist „genretypisch“ (man hasst es oder man mag die Art von Spiel eben nicht. Die Jump n Run Passagen sind fordernd und insgesamt ist das Spiel gut gebalanced. Wer es schwer findet kommt über den Grind auf jeden Fall weiter. Ein Kritikpunkt ist allerdings die doch sehr kruden Rätsel. Ohne den Blick in eine Walkthrough hätte ich niemals die (echte) Endsequenz gesehen.… Expand
  29. ThePaladin
    Apr 23, 2020
    3
    When compared to the Steam (PC) version, it's really a shame the graphics look so bad on the Switch. They could have done a better job (ex. Doom port). Resolution is much lower and the frame rate too, although playable.

    Don't spend your money on the Switch version. I did buy it on Steam (a second licence) and could manage to import my save game from the Switch (it's very complicated).
  30. JustinThyme
    Mar 5, 2020
    5
    It's on the edge of playable after the performance updates for the Switch.

    Despite the update, I get rapid phantom inputs in menus; the character gets stuck in certain positions e.g. after sliding or after use the flip ability; the game can hang for a few seconds; or it can hang for a minute or more if I switch familiars; some areas run at less than 100% speed. Many aspects on screen    It's on the edge of playable after the performance updates for the Switch.

    Despite the update, I get rapid phantom inputs in menus; the character gets stuck in certain positions e.g. after sliding or after use the flip ability; the game can hang for a few seconds; or it can hang for a minute or more if I switch familiars; some areas run at less than 100% speed. Many aspects on screen are low resolution. The backgrounds can look very nice though.

    The systems are fun but there's so much holding this back. Most of the issues are just about execution.

    The merchants and portal at your home base are too far apart seem hardly an issue if you can put up with everything else. The controls are a bit clunky but that's expected from a Castlevania experience.

    A lot of enemies are recolours of each other, after the first few bosses the variety drops massively. Occasionally in the later hidden areas you'll find new things.

    I beat the "final" boss with less than half the map completed and tried to get more of it done. Got stuck at Zangetsu and the Carpenter and felt that those bosses weren't fun enough to continue. It's a shame that a lot of people won't get to play some of the later hidden areas because Oriental Lab is cool and adds a new environmental mechanic and the flip ability is an incredibly clever and cool idea in a metroidvania and it's always fun to use.

    I know the true ending should be hard to get but one of the essential items is in a chest that is not depicted on the map like most chests.

    When looking at the map, you can't see the names of locations — only when looking at the map at a warp point.

    I could probably go on with more issues.    … Expand
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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
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  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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