Limited Run Games have announced the release date of the physical Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 version of Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.
Alongside the standard editions for each platform at $29.99 USD each [1, 2], there is also a Classic Edition. It features the game, a NES Stlye Box with cover art by Konami cover artist Tom duBois. It is also “Accurately sized to match the original NES box dimensions with accurate metallic silver ink to match classic Konami packaging.”
Other features of the Classic Edition include a reversible 18″ by 24″ poster, original soundtrack physical CD, and Retro Style Dust Sleeve for the game’s case. The Nintendo Switch version also features a removable slop cover featuring Nintendo Switch branding. The Classic Edition is available for $59.99 USD [1, 2].
Pre-orders for both special editions begin February 26th at 10 a.m. ET on Limited Run Games.
As previously reported, the sequel sees Zangetsu and Dominique return alongside new characters in 8-bit Castlevania inspired action. New characters include Robert, armed with a flintlock pistol and larger guns, and Hachi- a dog driving a train-like mecha! Characters from the first game- Miriam, Alfred, and Gebel- also reutrn.
You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action!
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.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is available on Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In case you missed it, you can find our review here (we highly recommend it!)
