Lente.lv: Castlevania Creator’s Metroidvania on Epic Games Store
- The Epic Games Store is currently hosting its annual Christmas and New Year's free games giveaway, and today's offering is the critically acclaimed gothic metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual of...
- this promotion is part of Epic Games' broader initiative to provide a new digital freebie each day thru December 31st.
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a 2D action role-playing game developed by ArtPlay and published by Digerati.
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“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night” Free on Epic Games Store – Plus, a Look Ahead to the Sequel
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Published december 24, 2023, 09:59:20
Epic Games Store Holiday giveaway Features Popular Metroidvania
The Epic Games Store is currently hosting its annual Christmas and New Year’s free games giveaway, and today’s offering is the critically acclaimed gothic metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
. The game is available to add to your libary today only, until 18:00 UTC. Following this deadline,the game will revert to its standard price of 879 Ukrainian hryvnias (₴) [approximately $23.50 USD as of December 24,2023] .
this promotion is part of Epic Games’ broader initiative to provide a new digital freebie each day thru December 31st. Previous offerings included Paradise Killer
(an action game) and Sorry We’re closed
(a shop simulation).
About “Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night”
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
is a 2D action role-playing game developed by ArtPlay and published by Digerati. it’s widely considered a spiritual successor to the Castlevania
series, particularly Castlevania: symphony of the Night
, and was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 .
Players take on the role of Miriam, a shardbinder, who must battle her way through a demonic castle and defeat Gebel, her former mentor. The game features a sprawling interconnected map, a variety of weapons and abilities, and a deep crafting system.
Gameplay and Completion Time
The average completion time for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
ranges from 14 to 20 hours. However, dedicated players aiming for full exploration and 100% content completion can expect to spend upwards of 35 hours, or even longer if they frequently succumb to the game’s challenging combat. The game currently holds a 93% positive rating on Steam , indicating strong player satisfaction.
Platform Exclusivity and future Progress
While Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam and GOG), the free giveaway is exclusive to the Epic games Store. ArtPlay is continuing to develop the Bloodstained
series, with the next installment, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
, currently scheduled for release in 2026.