Belmont’s Curse Hands-on Preview: Rose Leads a Modern Castlevania

A hands-on preview of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse shows a return to classic Castlevania feel on PS5, starring Rose Belmont (Trevor’s daughter) in a 1499 Paris shadowed by Dracula’s looming resurrection. The game blends traditional series elements with modern design: a large, explorable map, fast and fluid combat with a versatile weapon set, Relics and a tarot-based Arcana system that unlocks spells and abilities, and challenging boss fights. It stays true to the series’ roots while avoiding roguelite mechanics, with rewards tied to defeating bosses and expanding Rose’s powers through tarot cards, culminating in an October 15 release date for PS5.