Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel. Collect, craft and unlock a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the countless minions and bosses of hell that await!
About the story
Bloodstained follows the protagonist Miriam, an orphan who is afflicted by an alchemist's curse, which is slowly turning her skin into crystal. To stop the curse, Miriam must explore a demon-filled castle and locate its summoner, Gebel, who has suffered from the curse for a long time.
Platforms
Stadia iOS Switch PC PS4 WiiU XONEGenres
Adventure Platform Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Fantasy HorrorLanguages: English and 11 more
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Critic Reviews
By Karel Šír
Koji Igarashi delivered exactly what he has promised – nothing more, nothing less. Although Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night isn't very innovative, nevertheless it's a joyous reminder of one of the most important video game series of all time.
- 24 Nov, 2019
By Jake Arias
The fact that I chose to finish it anyway says a lot. For one thing, it proves that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is more than just a spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. After all, I’ve never played that game (nor any other Castlevania in any meaningful amount). It also speaks to how excellent the mechanics are when the pacing holds up, because there are hourlong sections where you have no idea where to go or what to do but wander in search of something you missed.
- 04 Nov, 2019
By Mike Moehnke
Plenty of things await the attentive player who keeps an eye open for goodies off the beaten path, and exploring the entire place is a thrill.
- 30 Sep, 2019
By Ben Thompson
A wonderful throwback to the Igarashi-directed Castlevania titles that is only held back by questionable performance.
- 19 Sep, 2019
By Cody Long
Iga’s goal was to make a solid Metroidvania game, and he definitely achieved that in spades.
- 12 Sep, 2019
