I had low expectations for this one, so imagine my surprise when it turned out to be the best Metroidvania to date. It is cleverly crafted, tightly coded and honours Castlevania's legacy far better its parent company has as of late.

It is slightly hampered by its numerous callbacks to Symphony of the Night, but this was unavoidable as nostalgia was a draw for many of its backers. I hope that a sequel will set it free, and I look forward to whatever Iga and ArtPlay cook up next.