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Castlevania Returns With Belmont’s Curse as Previewers Praise Its Fast, Exploratory Metroidvania

An early hands‑on describes accessible, whip‑focused movement and tarot‑linked bosses that reshape how players explore and fight in 1499 Paris.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Set for October 15 Release on PS5, Xbox and PC

Epic Games Store Makes Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Free Until Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. ET

TiGames Says Zoopunk Is Human-Made, Limits AI to Player UGC After Xbox Showcase Reveal

Scurge: Hive Returns October 10 on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

Early Reviews Praise Shadow Labyrinth’s Gritty Pac-Man Metroidvania Ahead of Launch