It only took a while, but Poncle finally pays tribute to Konami’s iconic Vampire-franchise.
‘Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania’ DLC is the latest expansion that brings a wealth of content to the critically acclaimed roguelike, finally honoring the legacy of Konami’s beloved Castlevania series.
The Castlevania DLC introduces over 20 new playable characters, more than 40 weapons, 30 music tracks, and the largest stage yet seen in the game. These are all set within the enchanting atmosphere of Dracula's castle.
As players step into the Vampire Hunting world of the Belmonts, they will wield classic whips, powerful spells, and legendary weapons from the Castlevania universe. Die hard fans of the series will be thrilled to know that Alucard's sword, spear, and shield will also make its appearance.
Additionally, with new spells and magic attacks inspired by Konami titles such as Portrait of Ruin and Harmony of Dissonance, players will have more tools to vanquish the monsters awaiting Dracula’s castle.
As for its soundtrack, Poncle and Konami guarantees to give fans the most immersive Castlevania experience ever. The Ode to Castlevania DLC boasts over 30 remixed tracks from the series, this includes fan-favorites like Vampire Killer, Bloody Tears, Simon’s Theme, and many more. The tracks were reimagined by Vampire Survivors composers Daniele Zandara and Filippo Vicarelli, alongside Evelyn Lark and Keygen Church.
Vampire Survivors was lightning in a bottle for developer Poncle. It paved the way for Vampire Survivors-like games in the market such as Brotato, 20 Minutes Til Dawn, and more.
Vampire survivors remains one of the best games on PS5 with a whopping score of 9.5.
With its easy to pick up gameplay loop, players are already lost in its addictive grind. The game was originally released as a casual gothic horror, but it has risen to fame with its distinct gameplay, earning numerous accolades including two BAFTA awards and ranking as Steam’s highest-rated game of 2022. It was also the second highest-rated game by gamers on whatoplay's 2022 Games of the Year
The “Ode to Castlevania” DLC is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5 & 4, and mobile platforms for $3.99 / €3.99 / £2.99