Evil Empire and Motion Twin are collaborating on Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, on a new 2D exploration-action title produced by Konami in celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
It follows a young Trevor Belmont, the fmaily’s signature Vampire Killer whip in tow, as he leaps, swings, and attacks enemies who stand in the way of his goals. It’s set in Paris in the year 1499 and follows Belmont’s efforts to get to the bottom of an invasion by the monsters his family has had a lot of experience dealing with in the past. The game’s art style and visuals are spot-on, while the action flows quite smoothly with fluid animations and tight combat being showcased in the trailer.
The Vampire Killer isn’t the only weapon at Belmont’s disposal, as he’s seen brandishing a sword, slashing away at his enemies with stylish abandon while a very familiar zombie made an appearance in the trailer. While there is no information on the story and other weapon types that might make an appearance, expect a world filled with mysteries to uncover, a lot of fighting to get through, and secrets to hunt down as Belmont makes his way across burning streets and gothic buildings that are quite in line with the franchise’s general tone.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse drops for the PS5 sometime this year. You can check out the trailer below.