Site News: So, Where’s Our Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review?
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the latest entry in the iconic Castlevania franchise developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami, launched on October 14, 2026. Multiple gaming outlets have already published their reviews of the title, with early coverage suggesting a positive reception for the game.
However, Nintendo Life acknowledged that they do not yet have a review code for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, meaning they cannot provide their own review of the game at launch. The outlet recognized that readers would likely notice the absence of their review while seeing coverage from other gaming media outlets who did receive early access.
The situation highlights a common reality in video game journalism: review codes and embargoes are distributed unevenly across outlets, with not all gaming publications receiving copies simultaneously—or at all—even for major releases from established publishers. Nintendo Life expressed awareness of reader expectations and explained that the unavailability of their review code is an unfortunate circumstance beyond their control. While unable to provide their own critical assessment at launch, the outlet referenced positive sentiment from other published reviews, suggesting Evil Empire and Konami’s Castlevania entry is resonating well with critics.