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After twelve years of waiting, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse does a lot of things right.
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After twelve years of waiting, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse does a lot of things right.

The article discusses the release of 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' which marks a return to classic 2D gameplay after twelve years of waiting. Developed by Evil Empire, the game features a generational shift with Rose Belmont as the protagonist, continuing the Castlevania legacy. The game combines elements of roguelike and metroidvania genres, inspired by previous successes like 'Dead Cells.' It includes a dark comic-style prologue and explores narrative mysteries involving Dracula's curse. While praised for its aesthetic and design, the game is noted for being challenging.

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After twelve years of waiting, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse does a lot of things right.

The article discusses the release of 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' which marks a return to classic 2D gameplay after twelve years of waiting. Developed by Evil Empire, the game features a generational shift with Rose Belmont as the protagonist, continuing the Castlevania legacy. The game combines elements of roguelike and metroidvania genres, inspired by previous successes like 'Dead Cells.' It includes a dark comic-style prologue and explores narrative mysteries involving Dracula's curse. While praised for its aesthetic and design, the game is noted for being challenging.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a video game release and does not address politically charged topics such as government, elections, or social policies. Therefore, it is considered apolitical and has a center lean.

Why factuality (85): The article provides accurate information about the release of 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse' after a 12-year wait, mentioning the development team Evil Empire and their previous work on games like 'The Rogue Prince of Persia' and 'Dead Cells'. It references the game's connection to the Castlevania

Why objectivity (78): The tone is generally positive, highlighting the game's strengths such as its aesthetic and narrative continuity. While the article presents the game's features objectively, there is a slight promotional undertone in emphasizing its success and fan reception, which slightly reduces objectivity.

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