Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon - Nintendo Switch

Captures the feel Iga's older Castlevania platforming adventures with a great retro soundtrack. One casual playthrough isn't too long, but additional difficulties up the challenge and replay value. Plus, there are many secrets in the walls! Four characters to play and switch between, each with their own ability, allow you to mix (and combine) powers. It's a premium price to pay for this physical release of a $10 download, but if you are a fan and backer of the new Bloodstained game (or Castlevania fan), it is a must have for the collection. Besides the Nintendo Switch cartridge, you get a case and little character manual with it. I wish the manual would have included control instructions, like game manuals back in the day, but it is really just a character introduction manual with artwork. Fairly light manual, at with only five spreads. This is created with the diehard fan in mind, so, being a diehard fan, my review is skewed to 5. But then, if you aren't a fan, why would you be reading all of this? I included images for clarity on what is included. A great intro to the new Bloodstained series!

I bought this on a whim because I needed something to play for an upcoming work flight. I’m happy to say it was better than I thought it’d be. It is short, clocking in and maybe an hour or two, but it encourages multiple play through by giving additional abilities and endings. Overall, well worth the $5 I paid at the time.

Amazing metroidvania style game. Would be beloved by anyone who enjoys retro graphics and old school style adventure games.

This is one of those 38 foot games that looks just like a classic Castlevania game but it isn’t and it has its own identity! Everyone should try this!

I absolutely love this game. Graphics and gameplay are very good. Like the 4 different characters you get to play as. Would recommend this to anyone who likes castlevania or old school games

What an amazing & nostalgic experience! Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon takes you back in time to the NES days, to the days of Castlevania 1 & 3. A platformer that plays very much like Castlevania, with a few new more modern twists. This game is basically a reimagining of Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse... where you can play up to 4 characters. A Swordsman, an Alchemist/Mage, Long range & high jumping woman with a whip & a Vampire/Dark Magic user type of character with the ability to fly long stretches... all characters with different attack patterns, sub weapons, strengths & weaknesses. Game takes you through 8 levels, with diverting paths filled with peril or just plain shortcuts. Each playthru can feel like a fresh experience! Game features multiple endings, 3 modes & a Boss Rush mode that is unlockable. Game is all about experimenting and pattern recognition like the old NES days... and the game provides quite the challenge for those that decide to tackle the Veteran mode difficulty playstyle and for those that want to have an easier time, the game provides with a 'Casual' mode difficulty. Getting a physical copy of this game with as much replayability it had, was the definitely worth the extra $20 in its price tag, quite the collector's item from Limited Run Games' partnership with Best Buy. 5/5 game with countless of hours to sink in for all the different playthroughs and endings to acquire & see.

For anyone who have played any of the Castlevania games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System, then you will feel right at home here. For those who haven't, pick up this game to experience the fun that others have playing this style of game. The eight bit graphics will take you back while the gameplay mechanics adds a different type of challenge to the gameplay. Must own for those who enjoy gaming and collecting the best games there is.

Purchased this last year on PS4 and happy to see a physical release on the switch. This is good ol' old fashion fun. It's throw back to the 80's Castlevania games. If the $30 asking price is too much for this physical copy, then buy a digital copy for about $10. You will not be disappointed if you're a fan of the old Castlevania games. Gameplay is well done and the game requires multiple play throughs to get the full story/variations.