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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Shows Why Classic 2D Is So Hard to Leave Behind

Castlevania's last new entry in the series was over 12 years ago. Now, a new player in the franchise, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, is set to release this October, finally giving fans of the gothic action-adventure game something to talk about. Konami's IP is a standout for many reasons, from its iconic music and compl...

Castlevania's last new entry in the series was over 12 years ago. Now, a new player in the franchise, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, is set to release this October, finally giving fans of the gothic action-adventure game something to talk about. Konami's IP is a standout for many reasons, from its iconic music and complex characters, but its steadfast 2D side-scroller style, save for a few titles here and there, is largely what Castlevania is known for.

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