Koji Igarashi returns with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

[zenith16]

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launches June 18 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, June 25 for Switch

Igavania spiritual successor dated.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and GOG on June 18, and for Switch on June 25, publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay announced.

More information, including details about full game features, content from the Kickstarter campaign’s stretch goals, pre-order information, and more will be announced at a later date.

Here is an overview of the game, via 505 Games:

About

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power.

Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel.

Collect, craft and unlock a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the countless minions and bosses of hell that await!

Key Features

• Igavania Spiritual Successor – Koji Igarashi, one of the renowned godfathers of the genre, is creating a new, modern side-scrolling action RPG experience that will satisfy long time Castlevania fans.
• Vast and Deep Gameplay – Unlock spells and powers, find, craft and upgrade several types of weapons and special items to change Miriam’s appearance, mix and match gear and abilities to find your playstyle.
• High Fidelity 2.5 Graphics – Everything in Bloodstained is rendered in loving 3D detail on a 2D side scrolling environment that changes and evolves as you play.
• Lots of Ways to Play – With several online and offline modes like Boss Rush, Speed Run, Classic, Nightmare, and Roguelike mode, Bloodstained has unparalleled replay value found nowhere else in the genre.
• Orchestral Music by Industry Legends – With music by Michiru Yamane and Ippo Yamada, respectively, veterans of the Castlevania Franchise and Capcom brand, Bloodstained’s music is an unforgettable experience.
• Iga’s Biggest Castle – Bloodstained’s game world is the biggest of Koji Igarashi’s entire career, with a map size almost 2x as big as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
• Multiple Characters to Choose From –Aside from the enigmatic Miriam there are secret playable characters awaiting discovery.

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source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News

 

[Jick]

Oh...I'm back to wanting to play this.
Not enough, but getting there.

 

[Sithborg]

It looks good. Not enough for me to drop $40 on it.

 

[zenith16]

David Hayter Stars As Playable Zangetsu In Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s Post-Launch Update . May 30, 2019 . 5:00pm


Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s monthly Kickstarter update reveals a new trailer featuring the game’s second playable character to be added after launch, Zangetsu, voiced by David Hayter.

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s monthly Kickstarter update has been posted on Kickstarter, revealing a new trailer featuring the game’s second playable character to be added after launch, Zangetsu.



Voiced by David Hayter in English, Zangetsu is a demon hunter samurai who was once cursed, and has since dedicated his life to slaying every last demon that exists. He wields the Zangetsuto katana and uses elemental talismans as well. Furthermore he will be able to use his chain hook to traverse the mysterious castle. If Zangetsu seems familiar, it’s also because he was the main character of the Bloodstained spinoff Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon which released last year.



Check out the trailer below:



Additionally, several stretch goals for the original project will be available day 1 on the date of the game’s launch:

• • Nightmare Mode
  • New Game Plus
  • 8-bit retro level
  • Cheat codes

Additionally, the “Miriam’s Gaze” PS4 theme preorder bonus will be available for free to any backer who chose the PS4 version, no matter if physical or digital. The theme will feature the track “Holy Wisdom” from the soundtrack.



For backers in Japan, 505 Games revealed that logistical difficulties have led to a delay from its June 18 and June 25, 2019 release dates. The exact date will be confirmed later on, but the game is still on its way to every platform announced. As an apology, Japanese backers get temporary Steam keys on June 18, 2019 so that they will be able to play the game on PC on day 1, while the issues get solved.



Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will arrive on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 18, 2019. It will come to the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2019. Its Kickstarter launched on May 11, 2015 and raised $5,545,991 from 64,867 people. You can check out more Day 1 update features and pre-order content in our previous report here.

source: Siliconera - Welcome to the Unseen Side of Video Games!

 

[zenith16]

Bloodstained Shovel Knight Crossover Shown In Launch Trailer . June 18, 2019 . 7:35am


A launch trailer shows off a Bloodstained Shovel Knight crossover in its last few minutes, with the shovel-wielding blue knight defeating multiple enemies in different areas.

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The launch trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been released, and it does more than show off playable versions of Miriam, the main character, and Zangetsu, a post-launch playable character. At the very end of the video, it seems like a Bloodstained Shovel Knight crossover is in effect.



At the 1:45 mark, just after the “available now” message is shown, people see Miriam drop into a chasm from a higher floor. She then transforms into a knight in blue armor that is wielding a shovel. We then get to see Shovel Knight go through some of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s areas, defeating foes with the shovel.



Here is the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launch trailer.





Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will come to the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2019. 13 free add-ons will be released after launch, and the Boss Rush and Speedrun modes are a part of the day-one update.

Bloodstained Ritual Of The Night Update 1.02 May Cause Issues That Force Console Players To Restart. June 19, 2019 . 6:00pm


Some PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players are reporting issues after the Bloodstained Ritual of the Night update 1.02, and the current remedy is restarting with a new save.

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source: Siliconera - Welcome to the Unseen Side of Video Games!

 

[Lily Adler]

Avoid the Switch port until the patch comes out.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Meant to say this a really cool game and a must-buy and play for any Castlevania fan or any action/adventure/RPG genre fan pretty much.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Zangetsu and Randomizer update launches May 7 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, late May to early June for Switch - Gematsu

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night sales top one million, ‘Boss Revenge Mode’ and ‘Chroma Wheel’ update launches June 23 - Gematsu

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night coming to iOS, Android “soon” - Gematsu

 

[DarthSkywalker]

This is nice and all... where's the sequel?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Looks like a mode like the spin-off Curse of the Moon games.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

This is nice and all... where's the sequel?

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night sequel in development - Gematsu

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Siliconera - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Getting Online Multiplayer, Classic Mode DLC
This comes as the game passed two million in sales.