oh my gosh, you guys, it's finally happening - we're getting a new castlevania game. i've been waiting for what feels like forever to pick up that iconic vampire killer whip again. castlevania: belmont's curse was just announced at sony's state of play in february, and now we've got a brand new gameplay trailer to drool over.

so, the game is set in paris in 1499, which is like, 23 years after the events of castlevania: dracula's curse. i love that we're going back to the classic 2d style - it feels so nostalgic and perfect for exploration and combat. and the best part? we're not just fighting dracula's minions this time around. the developers, evil empire, have woven in some french legends to create these twisted, nightmare bosses. i mean, can you imagine facing off against a corrupted joan of arc? that's some dark magic right there.

i'm also stoked to see that evil empire is behind this game, since they did such an amazing job with the castlevania expansion for dead cells. but don't expect any roguelite elements here - belmont's curse is going for a more traditional castlevania feel. preorders are available at major retailers, so you can already start counting down the days until you can get your hands on it. i know i am - this game is going to be a must-play for any castlevania fan.

one thing that's really got me excited is the return to classic castlevania action. i love the lords of shadow games and all, but there's just something about the 2d style that feels so right for this series. and with the addition of those corrupted legendsRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

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