GAME CATALOG / Castlevania
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
2019 · ArtPlay
Explore a demon-filled castle as Miriam, opening routes with equipment and shard abilities.
CastlevaniaDifficulty: ModerateFirst playthrough: about 12–20 hours
Read our take ↓EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
Bloodstained offers a broad mix of gear, shards and castle exploration. There is plenty to experiment with, though collecting materials and managing menus take time.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
First playthroughabout 12–20 hours
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
Replay designExtra modes
Optional modes, collection goals and different ability builds support repeat play.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who enjoy builds, equipment and a large castle to explore.
Keep in mind
Its many systems may feel busy if you want pure platform action.