Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a 2D action-exploration game developed by KONAMI and Evil Empire, with Motion Twin involved as an advisory studio. Set in Paris in 1499, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, the game follows Rose Belmont as she fights supernatural creatures using the legendary Vampire Killer whip, weapons, Relics and powerful Arcana abilities.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Key Features
- Explore a new 2D action-exploration adventure set in medieval Paris.
- Play as Rose Belmont, daughter of legendary vampire hunter Trevor Belmont.
- Use the Vampire Killer whip for fast combat, movement and traversal.
- Defeat powerful bosses and seal their powers into tarot cards known as Arcana.
- Use Arcana abilities to cast spells and unlock special combat and movement actions.
- Choose from weapons across seven different categories.
- Equip Relics that provide offensive and defensive effects.
- Combine weapons, Relics and abilities to create different battle styles.
- Face classic Castlevania enemies alongside new monsters and bosses.
- Explore Gothic environments inspired by the series' history while discovering new locations and mechanics.

Gameplay
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse combines exploration, platforming and fast-paced combat. Rose's whip is useful not only against enemies but also for moving through the environment, allowing her to swing across areas and quickly reposition during battles. Players can discover weapons from seven categories and combine them with Relics that provide different offensive and defensive effects.
Major bosses introduce another layer to character progression. Defeated enemies such as Death, Medusa and Carmilla can be sealed into Rose's tarot cards and transformed into Arcana. These powers provide spells and special actions that expand Rose's combat and exploration abilities as the adventure progresses.
Story
The story takes place in Paris in 1499, 23 years after Trevor Belmont defeated Dracula. When monstrous creatures emerge and the city is consumed by chaos, Trevor travels into Paris together with his daughter Rose. Armed with the Vampire Killer, they begin hunting the creatures appearing from the mysterious castle looming over the city.
Rose soon becomes involved in a conspiracy hidden beneath the disaster. Carrying Dracula's curse in her right arm, the young vampire hunter must confront the forces threatening Paris while discovering the truth behind the events surrounding her family.
Graphics
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse presents the series' Gothic style through detailed 2D environments, dramatic architecture and supernatural enemy designs. Burning medieval streets, dark castle interiors and atmospheric stages combine familiar elements of classic Castlevania with a more refined visual presentation. The environments are designed around both exploration and dynamic whip-based movement.
Who will like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Fans of Castlevania and the Belmont family storyline.
- Players who enjoy 2D action-exploration and Metroidvania-style games.
- Fans of fast platforming and skill-based combat.
- Players who enjoy experimenting with weapons, abilities and character builds.
- Fans of Gothic horror, dark fantasy and vampire-themed settings.
- Players interested in challenging boss encounters and exploration-focused adventures.