Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Review
Get ready, Castlevania fans. This one’s for you.
Who would have thought that a bonus game from a Kickstarter would become a mega-hit all on its own? The first Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon was a modern retro throwback with very deliberate Castlevania vibes. It was a companion piece to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night from legendary Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi. Where the original Curse of the Moon was loosely based on Castlevania III, Curse of the Moon 2 aims for even greater heights. The end result is far deeper than it may first appear.
Chasing a demonic tower
In terms of the plot, Curse of the Moon 2 is something of an oddity. While it does feature both returning and new characters, it doesn’t possess much connection with either the first game or Ritual of the Night. It kicks off with demon hunter Zangetsu tracking down a massive demon tower. He’s joined by three new characters on the perilous journey.
If you’ve played any Castlevania game before, then Curse of the Moon 2 will feel like stepping into a pair of comfortable old shoes. This is especially true if you’re…
