Uniana announced that it will release Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Midnight Edition on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 15. It is the physical boxed edition of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, an exploration-based 2D action game from Konami Digital Entertainment.
In combat, players can configure their loadouts by combining weapons from seven distinct categories with Relics that grant various offensive and defensive effects. Players build their own battle style by pairing gear found through exploration with the 'Arcana System.' Defeated bosses are sealed into tarot cards, granting spells and special actions through the power of 'Arcana.'
The game is set in Paris, France, in 1499, 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. In a city under attack by hordes of monsters, Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, traces the source of the calamity. Wielding the holy whip 'Vampire Killer,' Rose Belmont becomes embroiled in a hidden conspiracy while exploring the town and hunting down monsters.
Bosses include series veterans 'Death,' 'Medusa,' and 'Carmilla,' along with new foes such as 'Joan of Arc.' The series' iconic whip action is utilized for both exploring stages and fighting, adding a sense of speed and freedom of movement.
The visual presentation of the setting pairs the classic Gothic aesthetic with vivid graphics. Elements carrying on the traditions of the Castlevania series appear throughout the stages. The game supports English voice acting alongside subtitles in Korean and three other languages.
An official from Uniana explained that this title expands upon the series' exploration elements and whip action, while enabling players to craft their combat style through combinations of 'Arcana' and various equipment.
