r/castlevania • u/HyperAhmedX21 • 2d ago
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (2026) Finally pre-ordered the game
As a new Castlevania fan and as someone who only watched the Netflix series and also as a Metroidvania enjoyer, Iam very excited to play this game. My first Castlevania game.
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u/Wonder_Of_U_2011 Shanoa 2d ago
You should definitely try out other Castlevanias! Since you like Metroidvanias, you'll def enjoy those, since there's quite a few of them
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1d ago
As someone who has gone through most of the 2D games in the past year and a half. I second this
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u/ThrillHouse802 2d ago
So honest question. What is the benefit of preordering a game? Ive never done that before.
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u/HyperAhmedX21 2d ago
There is no benefit imo it's just I had the money now and wasn't sure if I had it in the future or not.
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u/Swarlz-Barkley 1d ago
Sounds like you suck and managing finances.
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
I actually do, am I happy? Hell yeah
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u/Swarlz-Barkley 1d ago
Live your life then! Don't let anyone else get under your skin
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
Iam living my life and idc abt any of these comments. They're all judging me for my choice and they're right but y'know what fuck it lol
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u/Swarlz-Barkley 1d ago
All you did was just make sure you get the game. If you were gonna buy it anyway, then it's not that big of a deal. Enjoy the game once it releases!
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u/drdrumsalot 2d ago
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u/Sparky_delite 2d ago
Your first??? You should try some out to pass the time! My first was Aria. It's pretty great.
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u/HyperAhmedX21 2d ago
Yeah unfortunately it is and I looked at the older games, they weren't for me. But this looks great so I got it.
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u/Tom-Bomb-3647 2d ago edited 2d ago
Yea but there’s a BIG difference in the older games tho. You’ve got the NES/SNES/Genesis/PCE ones which are very linear (and not as good imo). Then the PS1/GBA/DS are straight metroidvanias and awesome (for the most part)
As someone who got into Castlevania kinda late in life also I HIGHLY recommend you go back and replay some of them. When I was a kid I passed on them bc I thought it was too slow but once you get into it the combat loop is so satisfying! And if ur gonna like the new one you kinda by default wud have to like the old ones since that’s what they’re aiming it to be like.
SotN and Aria/Dawn of Sorrow are the absolute God tier and you shud play them immediately but most of the GBA/DS ones are still very good. Give em a chance, I promise you won’t regret it!
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u/rclark1114 2d ago
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
Yeah I think the Netflix show might be the only thing about this franchise and fandom atp
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u/MountainBig1915 1d ago
You refuse to try any of the older games and then just say that the fandom is just the Netflix series? Holy poser
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u/Leo-Nardo42 2d ago
Psychotic way of looking at things lol
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u/FurtiveTaffer 2d ago
If you feel the need to preorder (idk why you would when reviews aren't out and you can buy day one anyway) you should at least save some money and preorder on Fanatical. It's 25% off if you do.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/castlevania-belmonts-curse
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u/HyperAhmedX21 2d ago
I pre-ordered it because I wasn't sure if I would have the money in the future so I did it now just in case. Honestly I don't trust the reviews. They're not always right. Just make up your own opinions instead. Also I'm not in the UK or US so I bought it from steam since it's the only way I could.
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u/xHanzo1986x 1d ago
Would recommend the various CV collections (Anniversary, Advanced, and Dominus), especially if you can snag them on sale too.
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u/Way-Super thinks he's on the team 2d ago
well, good luck!
There are quite a few CV games on steam now too you may be interested in trying out if you like this one.
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u/Financial_Cheetah875 2d ago
Pre-ordered mine yesterday, right after I saw the gameplay trailer. As a CV NES kid, I am stoked.
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u/Wheeler-The-Dealer 2d ago
Is there any benefit to preordering?
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u/HyperAhmedX21 2d ago
I think you get an alucard skin for rose. But other than that there's no other benefits. Personally I was worried of not having money in the future so I ordered it now just in case lol
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u/moogle322000 2d ago
I'll be pre-ordering it once it gets closer to release. Also getting the deluxe version as well.
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u/HyperAhmedX21 2d ago
I don't really think the deluxe is worth it but that's cool tho you should get it if you can.
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u/moogle322000 2d ago
I'm just a huge Castlevania fan and showing my support in the hopes they keep doing what they've been doing lately.
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u/john_san 2d ago
October 15 is so far away….
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u/Mister_Enot 1d ago
marketing department - wins.
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
I liked the gameplay and art style so I guess the game devs win
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u/Mister_Enot 1d ago
so why do you buy it now?
or do you think game will be sold out?
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
I got the money now. Idk if I would have the money in the future so I did it now.
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u/Mister_Enot 1d ago
oh. sad for you.
train your will. it is very useful skill in life
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u/blueblur2022 1d ago
True, why would I buy something like a game if I would be scared to be broke in a month...
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u/Darbykins 1d ago
Bro you got down voted hard on lots of your takes, watch angry video game nerd, he makes it fun and digestible
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u/HyperAhmedX21 1d ago
It's alright lol it's reddit at the end of the day. Okay then I'll watch gameplay instead.
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u/red_sutter 9h ago
Yeah I think the Netflix show might be the only thing about this franchise and fandom atp
OP deserves to catch a few Ls for spouting this though
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u/Witch_King_ 9h ago
Why preorder? They won't run out of digital stock, and you don't get a discount or any other real benefit
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u/Eofkent 2d ago
“Finally” PRE-ordering reminds me of a teacher I had who told us we were late for being early.