About Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. Players control Miriam, an orphan cursed by an alchemist whose body slowly crystallizes over time. To save humanity and herself, Miriam must fight through a demon-infested castle and defeat its summoner, Gebel.
Gameplay revolves around collecting, crafting and unlocking weapons, equipment and loot to overcome the castle's countless minions and bosses. The game blends platforming, role-playing and adventure elements.
Highlights
- Play as Miriam, cursed to slowly crystallize
- Explore a demon-infested castle in gothic horror setting
- Collect, craft and unlock weapons and equipment
- Battle minions and bosses throughout the castle
- Blend of platform, RPG and adventure gameplay
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night news
- Classic II: Dominique's Curse DLC released for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightgame-intelligence · 11 Jun 2024
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night receives final update with Chaos Mode and Versus Modegame-intelligence · 9 May 2024
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night receives free DLC update with Kingdom Crossover contentgame-intelligence · 1 Jan 2021
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night reviews
- 10.0
Digitally Downloaded
100/100
Perfect score for this exceptional metroidvania experience.
Read the review - 8.8
IGN
8.8/10
The wait was worth it. Bloodstained is a whole new castle full of unexpected monsters and mysteries in the vein of classic Castlevania.
Read the review - 8.6
GamePitt
8.6/10
Terrific game but not worth the £34.99 price tag; wait for a price drop.
Read the review - 8.5
Game Informer
8.5/10
Strong metroidvania experience with engaging gameplay and exploration.
Read the review - 8.0
Fextralife
8/10
Solid metroidvania that delivers classic Castlevania-style gameplay.
Read the review - 8.0
Game Rant
4/5
Strong metroidvania experience that satisfies fans of the genre.
Read the review - 8.0
Hardcore Gamer
4/5
Engaging metroidvania that captures the spirit of classic Castlevania games.
Read the review - 7.7
PC Gamer
77/100
Faithfully recreates the metroidvania experience of the 2000s; a feast for fans but too old-fashioned for others.
Read the review - 7.4
Gaming Nexus
7.4/10
Despite the score, the reviewer loves the game but notes flaws in combat and hitbox systems.
Read the review - 6.5
The Games Machine
6.5/10
Disappointing metroidvania too anchored in the past with combat and hitbox problems.
Read the review - 6.0
GameSpot
6/10
Competent but flawed metroidvania with some technical issues.
Read the review - Unscored
Eurogamer
Recommended metroidvania with classic Castlevania appeal.
Read the review
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night release date
18 Jun 2019Out now
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night FAQ
When was Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night released?
The game was released on 18 Jun 2019.
What genres does Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night belong to?
The game combines Platform, Role-playing (RPG) and Adventure genres.
What is the story of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?
Players take on the role of Miriam, an orphan cursed by an alchemist whose body crystallizes over time. She must fight through a demon-infested castle to defeat its summoner, Gebel, to save humanity and herself.
How was Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night received by critics?
The game received an average score of 8 out of 10 from critics, with individual reviews ranging from 6 to 10 points.
What gameplay mechanics does the game feature?
The game features collection, crafting and unlocking systems for weapons, equipment and loot, combined with side-scrolling action combat against various enemies and bosses.
