Underplayed Gems

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (2018)

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon cover
Developer
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.7 of 5, 4,494 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately retro action platformer with tight controls, punishing difficulty, and classic gothic atmosphere.

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What players say

Players overwhelmingly recommend this as a faithful throwback to NES Castlevania, especially Castlevania 3. They praise its pixel art, music, multiple characters and multiple endings, though a few find the platforming and combat dated, and opinions split on whether it is too easy or too punishing when losing teammates.

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