Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Mechanics

As with the Castlevania games, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night features a rather open world, which makes exploration an important part of the gameplay. Fighting demons and completing quests lets the players develop their character’s skills and gather various items. The latter include all manner of materials, which can be used to unlock new artifacts and skills, thanks to the included crafting system.

Game modes

Aside from the single-player mode, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night features a local co-op mode for two players. It is also possible to duel each other in the versus mode.

Technical aspects

The game features a relatively dark, cartoon style that refers to the classic Castlevania series. The game makes use of the Unreal Engine 4 technology. The music composed by Michiru Yamane, a composer who previously worked on games from the Castlevania series, is also very reminiscent of the original games. The involvement of David Hayter (the actor known primarily form the role of Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series), who voices the main antagonist in Bloodstained is also worth noting.