- Publisher: 505 Games
- Release Date: Jun 25, 2019
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

- Summary:
- Developer: ArtPlay
- Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing, Platformer, Action RPG, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 16
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Mixed: 6 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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Jul 3, 2019Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night demonstrates a lot of dedication and passion for Metroidvanias. It is a fantastic rendition of the genre. Even with some predictable plot moments and a platforming learning curve, it manages to be one of my favorite games of this year. The gameplay is tremendously well-crafted, and the addictive factor is through the roof. The style and art direction are complemented with old-fashioned ’90s-style timeless tunes that never bore or disappoint. Miriam and her adventure are a must if you have a Nintendo Switch. Playing Bloodstained has become my ritual of the night.
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Jul 16, 2019A game worthy of being called a spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and one of the great examples of a very good Kickstarter video game.
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Jul 8, 2019It's Castlevania in everything but name and fans of Igarachi's earlier work will find a lot to love between excellent combat and rewarding traversal. The Switch port is harder to recommend at present, but the game is likely to be among the console's best after a patch or two.
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Jul 3, 2019The work of 505 Games is a proposal that pays homage to the metroidvania genre in a conservative way. Polishing with great success its formula but without offering anything innovative to what we already know about it.
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Nov 6, 2019By the time the final performance update drops it will be those who snatch the game at a sale price that will ultimately benefit the most. There’s a 1.04 update that is expected by the end of November, and I would bet money that it won’t be the last. It’s a real shame because underneath the stigma of a troubled release and a lost first impression of a polished product, lies a potentially magnificent game that holds true to what it once ambitiously set out to achieve.
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Jul 30, 2019Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a game that many fans wanted and it does a very good job when it comes to its fan service duties. If only the game’s performance matched its level of challenge, this would be an unforgettable, indispensable title but unfortunately, Ritual of the Night’s framerate drops and strange inconsistencies make this an experience that could have been much more of a breeze. Fans of Metroidvania games will still find plenty to be happy about it, though.
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Jul 8, 2019So, what we’ve got in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a well-designed game that’s poorly developed. A championship-caliber team that needs another few months (or perhaps another year) of training camp. 505 Games has promised to fix the glaring problems, but I can’t review a game based on promises. There’s still some fun to be had here, but it shouldn’t have been released in its current state. Wait for the updates. If they don’t come, wait for a sale…and stay away from the bookshelves.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 73
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Mixed: 18 out of 73
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Negative: 38 out of 73
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Jun 25, 2019
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Jun 25, 2019Presentation. 8/10
Graphics TV. 7.7/10
Graphics Handheld. 8.1/10
Music. 9./10
Controls. 9/10
Funfactor. 8.5/10
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Jul 29, 2019
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Aug 6, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019720p docked... 540p portable... 30fps... Game crash all time...
Various other bugs... -
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Jul 28, 2019
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