Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the first 2D side-scroller in the series since Order Ecclesia, received a new trailer during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. It didn’t offer a release date, sadly, but there is plenty of new gameplay, including some familiar historical figures. Check it out below.
Alongside combat, it also offers a better look at the platforming, like wall-jumping to avoid traps. You can even turn them against your foes, bringing a chandelier down to crush them. And yes, there is leveling. Who is “The Fallen” and why do they vaguely resemble Alucard? Perhaps we’ll find out in due time.
Announced at the last State of Play, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse takes place in 1499 Paris. While Trevor Belmont has a role, players will actually control his successor as they utilize the family heirloom Vampire Killer to hunt down monsters. It’s also useful for swinging from objects, grappling towards enemies, and much more, adding a greater degree of mobility than previous titles.
Unlike Evil Empire’s previous work on Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia, this isn’t a rogue-lite. You’ll explore various biomes within the Metroidvania gameplay loop, unearthing secrets, solving puzzles, and more. Of course, there will also be bosses to battle, including familiar threats like Death. Stay tuned for even more updates on the franchise, especially with Konami teasing that it isn’t the only new entry in the works.