![]() ![]() The Belmont/Alucard quarrels are a series staple and couldn’t be left out of Return to Castlevania. As such, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania sees a straightforward offensive towards Dracula’s Castle, where you’ll do battle with him after overcoming Medusa and Death minibosses. Story takes a backseat in most roguelike adventures, since the journey itself is what most players tend to remember. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Review – Story With a dash instead of a dodge-roll, a backflip instead of a double-jump, and a super jump to acquire, Richter adds a new element that even Dead Cells players that aren’t previously Castlevania fans can get some use out of. This was expanded upon once I was able to unlock Richter Mode – further authenticating the Return to Castlevania experience by letting one play as Richter Belmont. After playing some normal runs, Return to Castlevania was the more fun option through-and-through and I didn’t desire to do anything but this expansion. It sounds easy enough until you’re on your fifth run with one hit before death in this accursed castle.įighting Castlevania-themed enemies in Dead Cells just feels right. Make your way through the Outskirts, into Dracula’s Castle, and face Dracula himself. One thing to note, though, is combat is mostly optional – running through levels to hit respite and save collected souls for progression isn’t a bad idea. Unlike Castlevania, though, there’s no checkpoints – those just now picking up Dead Cells like me for this expansion will have to get used to dying at a frenetic rate. Whether it’s predicting where Bone Throwers will toss their bones at you, timing a shield parry to deflect damage as a Buer charges at you at a blistering pace, or expecting a Haunted Armor to appear from the shadows to throw you off your pace, combat is strategic and engaging. Muscle memory will be the best benefit for players in Return to Castlevania. Richter and Alucard aren’t the only familiar faces in Return to Castlevania – expect to fight Mermen, Buers, Bone Throwers, and Vampire Bats around every turn. It’s the perfect level of high difficulty where you learn an enemy’s attack patterns, prioritize them accordingly, and with some nice reflexes, you’ll push yourself a little farther each time. What’s great about both Dead Cells and Castlevania, though, are that they aren’t impossible. I recently bought the Rondo of Blood/ Symphony of Night and Castlevania Anniversary Collection titles on Playstation for just a few bucks, and it’s evident that these games stand the test of time in their toughness. Coincidentally, the same can be said for several Castlevania games. In just a few hits, minutes and minutes of success can turn to failure. I’ve played a fair share of the genre over the years, and Dead Cells tops the list in difficulty. Roguelikes and brutal, unforgiving difficulty goes hand-in-hand. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Review – Gameplay Once you encounter Richter, you’re ready to get stuck into the Return to Castlevania DLC. This can take anywhere from 30 seconds to minutes due to Dead Cells’ roguelike nature, but you’ll know you’re on the right path after you die and die again. How do I access the Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC?įirst things first, to play Return to Castlevania, you’ll have to find Richter and descend some stairs in the first biome. But to newcomers/casual fans like me, how does this DLC pan out? Find out in our Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania review. ![]() Fans of both Dead Cells and Castlevania alike understand the challenge these games pose, so it’s a perfect overlap in that regard. ![]() I got up to speed in no time with understanding how lethal enemies are, how to manage resources, and more to ensure my runs didn’t end in minutes. Thankfully, I have a lot of experience in another series that’s similar to both Dead Cells and Castlevania – Rogue Legacy 1 and 2. Jumping into Dead Cells for the first time to experience Return to Castlevania was a challenge – it’s a game you can sink hundreds of hours into without managing to beat due to its sheer difficulty and learning curve. It may not be a mainline entry, but worry not – Castlevania fans are going to find a lot of solace in Dead Cells. That all comes to an end with the new expansion for Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania. ![]() Ultimate, but those bloodthirsty for some vampire-killing have had an eternal wait. Fans of the franchise haven’t been starved for content thanks to an acclaimed Netflix adaptation and an inclusion in Super Smash Bros. It has been nine years since the last Castlevania game. Relive Castlevania in another game just as action-packed and challenging in our Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania review! ![]()
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