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Is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro action fans who want sword-and-whip combat
- Players seeking character-based ways to approach 2D stages
- Local co-op pairs who want to play together on one system
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a campaign centered on one fixed character rather than a playable roster
- Those looking for a modern visual style instead of dark 8-bit presentation
- Solo players who have no interest in local co-op as an additional play option
Our take on Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
The retro 2D format gives up broader visual and mechanical scope for focused stage-based action. Multiple characters and scenarios add variation, but the core remains repeated demon-fighting through defined stages rather than a wider exploration structure.
What is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2?
Take control of Zangetsu, an eastern swordsman fighting demons and the alchemists behind their summoning.
The game presents traditional two-dimensional action through a gloomy 8-bit look, an original narrative, and several scenario paths. During the adventure, Zangetsu can recruit companions who become available characters. The lineup adds Dominique, an exorcist, and two other newcomers, while the full cast from the first Curse of the Moon is included. Every fighter brings distinct skills and methods for tackling the numerous stages. Local cooperative play for two participants supports paired demon hunters, letting players combine the capabilities of different characters while advancing through levels together.
How Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 plays
- 01Expanded Character Roster
- The cast adds three new playable characters, including Dominique, alongside the returning characters from the original game.
- 02Local Two-Player Co-op
- Two players can pair different characters and combine their abilities while completing stages.
- 03Multiple Scenarios
- The campaign presents a new story supervised by Koji Igarashi and structured across multiple scenarios.
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2: platforms & release
Is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: retro action fans who want sword-and-whip combat. Skip it if: players seeking a campaign centered on one fixed character rather than a playable roster.
Where can I download Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on?
Windows only.
