Developer: KONAMI, Evil Empire
Publisher: KONAMI
Release Date: October 15, 2026
Reviewed On: PC, PlayStation 5
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Pros
Gorgeous environments, character, and enemy designs.
Rewarding exploration and item collection.
Strong atmosphere and nostalgic Castlevania references.
Accessible progression and satisfying power scaling.
Cons
Imprecise combat, parrying, and traversal mechanics.
Poorly balanced difficulty and inconsistent boss fights.
Slow movement and tedious backtracking.
Underdeveloped story and forgettable character interactions.
Technical issues and unremarkable gameplay systems.
Final Score: 78 (Silver)
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