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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Released: 7/10/2020

Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability. The multiple-scenario structure of the previous title returns with an epic new story supervised by IGA (Koji Igarashi) himself. Players take control of Zangetsu, a swordsman from the far east who bears a deep grudge against demonkind and the alchemists who summoned them. Zangetsu must battle his way to the demonic stronghold, but he doesn't have to do it alone! Zangetsu can ally himself with a brand new cast of characters he meets along the way and add them to the playable roster. Three brand-new playable characters appear in Curse of the Moon 2, including the exorcist Dominique. All characters from the original Curse of the Moon game are playable, too! Each new character adds a variety of gameplay options, abilities, and ways to complete the games' many stages. Players can also create demon hunting duos in 2-player local co-op, available for the first time in the series! Work together with a friend, mix and match the strengths of two different characters, and conquer stages in tons of new and exciting ways.

Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability. The multiple-scenario structure of the previous title returns with an epic new story supervised by IGA (Koji Igarashi) himself. Players take control of Zangetsu, a swordsman from the far east who bears a deep grudge against demonkind and the alchemists who summoned them. Zangetsu must battle his way to the demonic stronghold, but he doesn't have to do it alone! Zangetsu can ally himself with a brand new cast of characters he meets along the way and add them to the playable roster. Three brand-new playable characters appear in Curse of the Moon 2, including the exorcist Dominique. All characters from the original Curse of the Moon game are playable, too! Each new character adds a variety of gameplay options, abilities, and ways to complete the games' many stages. Players can also create demon hunting duos in 2-player local co-op, available for the first time in the series! Work together with a friend, mix and match the strengths of two different characters, and conquer stages in tons of new and exciting ways.

Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability. The multiple-scenario structure of the previous title returns with an epic new story supervised by IGA (Koji Igarashi) himself. Players take control of Zangetsu, a swordsman from the far east who bears a deep grudge against demonkind and the alchemists who summoned them. Zangetsu must battle his way to the demonic stronghold, but he doesn't have to do it alone! Zangetsu can ally himself with a brand new cast of characters he meets along the way and add them to the playable roster. Three brand-new playable characters appear in Curse of the Moon 2, including the exorcist Dominique. All characters from the original Curse of the Moon game are playable, too! Each new character adds a variety of gameplay options, abilities, and ways to complete the games' many stages. Players can also create demon hunting duos in 2-player local co-op, available for the first time in the series! Work together with a friend, mix and match the strengths of two different characters, and conquer stages in tons of new and exciting ways.

Critics
81
Steam
85
Metacritic
82

Score Breakdown

81.5

Critic Average

33 reviews

85

Steam User Score

1,597 reviews

82

Metacritic User Score

52 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.4
Metacritic Disparity
-0.5
Combined Disparity
-1.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (3%)32 launch window (97%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 33 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 81.5/100. Critics score this game 3.4 points lower than Steam users and 0.5 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 33)+
  1. Rob LakeviaRapid Reviews UK
    Aug 11, 2020·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 84.8/100 · -14.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -12.0 pts
  2. TrueGaming StaffviaTrueGaming
    Aug 9, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 84.8/100 · -4.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -2.0 pts
  3. Alex McCumbersviaForever Classic Games
    Aug 7, 2020·Launch window
    74/100View review
    Steam 84.8/100 · -10.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -8.0 pts
  4. Matúš ŠtrbaviaSECTOR.sk
    Aug 6, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 84.8/100 · -4.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -2.0 pts
  5. Connor TrinskeviaScreen Rant
    Jul 30, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 84.8/100 · -4.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -2.0 pts