bloodstained ritual of the night

  • Second Symphony – How Bloodstained Makes Castlevania Sing Again

    Everything in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a little uneven. Take main character Miriam, for example: all style, poise and flowing scarves, and compare her to the roughly sketched and stiffly animated supporting cast. Or admire the astonishing detail and depth in many of the backgrounds, while walking past another boring pile of rocks.…


  • Games Are Better With Double Jumps

    Last night, after hours exploring Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, I unlocked the ability to double jump. It was such a simple thing—one jump, another jump—but I suddenly felt a rush of possibility hit me. That’s because of all the video game-y tricks, double jumps might just be the best.