IGN describes 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse' as a 2026 release from developer Evil Empire, set 23 years after 'Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.' The game follows Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, who investigates mysterious events in Paris before confronting Dracula. The review notes the game’s mix of 'old and new ideas,' including a whip-wielding protagonist and Tarot card-based magic system.
GamesRadar+ highlights the game’s 'gorgeous visuals' and 'satisfying whip traversal,' with a focus on exploration and puzzles. The review mentions Rose’s journey through Parisian landmarks like Notre Dame and Dracula’s Castle, emphasizing the game’s 'gothic brilliance' and 'compellingly cryptic clues.' It also notes the game’s release date as October 15, 2026, and its accessibility features.
Polygon calls the game a 'near-perfect Metroidvania,' praising its '2.5D visuals,' 'Dead Cells-inspired movement,' and 'Arcana Cards' system. The review describes Rose’s quest to stop Dracula, including her emotional struggles and the game’s narrative ties to 'Castlevania III' and Netflix’s animated series. It also notes the game’s release platforms and a prerelease review on PlayStation 5.