DeadCells' new Castlevania-themed DLC is one hell of an expansion for an already top-tier roguelite.
These days, I don’t go into many video games with expectations. I’ve been burned enough times by disaster launches to know that I should approach every game with a bit of reservation. It’s to the point where I’ve wiped the word “fan” out of my lexicon almost entirely, refusing to get too excited about any upcoming game even if it’s part of a series I usually like.
Sure enough, Return to Castlevania does not disappoint. It isn’t just a nostalgia trip for fans of the classic monster-slaying series; it’s another strong Dead Cells expansion in a long line of them, cementing the roguelite’s legacy as one of the best indies of its era. My first trip down that path was immediately joyful. I quickly found myself on a mission to infiltrate the castle, warping into it and looking for a way to bring its massive drawbridge down. What works so well here is that both of these IPs find an easy way to meet in the middle. That’s apparent off the bat in its visuals, which map the general feel of Castlevania onto Dead Cells’ distinct pixel art style.
The new weapons are the most impactful change here, though, as they bring something exciting to the entire game. Just like a normal run of Dead Cells, players can discover blueprints for new items and weapons. The new DLC adds a collection of Castlevania-themed items to that pool, many of which just make sense with Dead Cells’ combat system. Holy Water, for instance, is an excellent side weapon that lets me burn the ground in front of me.
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