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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Multiple characters with unique abilities
    • Local co-op mode
    • High replayability with multiple episodes and endings
    • Faithful retro castlevania-inspired design

    Cons

    • Repetition due to replaying same levels multiple times
    • Difficulty spikes and occasional frustrating sections
    • Some players find music less memorable than first game
    • Lack of online multiplayer
    • Certain characters or mechanics can feel overpowered or unbalanced

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can freely choose characters with different abilities and decide their own playstyle, including difficulty and route planning."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "The game is challenging with skill-based combat, boss fights requiring pattern recognition, and resource management demanding player mastery."

      Capsule for Death Skid Marks Death Skid Marks

      "The game is challenging with boss fights requiring pattern recognition and skill, and multiple difficulty levels including a demanding Veteran mode."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "Focus is primarily on personal progression and co-op play rather than competitive ranked modes or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Roboquest Roboquest

      "Focus is mainly on personal skill and progression; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards, but co-op play exists."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "High replayability with multiple characters, endings, and play styles encourages long-term engagement and repeated playthroughs."

      Capsule for Dishonored 2 Dishonored 2

      "Multiple episodes, replayability with different characters and routes, and a final episode encourage long play sessions and repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation

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      4

      "Local co-op mode is a highlighted feature, encouraging teamwork and shared play experiences."

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      "Local co-op mode is a significant feature, allowing two players to work together and interact uniquely."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with character switching, subweapons, and exploration of alternate paths."

      Capsule for Gal Guardians: Demon Purge Gal Guardians: Demon Purge

      "Players experiment with different characters' unique abilities and subweapons, and explore alternate paths and secrets."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize shared play and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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      "Interactions emphasize shared play and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong retro fantasy setting and challenging gameplay provide immersive escape from real life."

      Capsule for Insanity's Blade Insanity's Blade

      "The retro fantasy setting and challenging gameplay provide an immersive escape from real life."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and nostalgia for Castlevania-style gameplay."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for classic Castlevania-style games."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try new characters, builds, and side activities, exploring different mechanics and strategies."

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      "Players try new characters, abilities, and routes, experimenting with strategies to overcome challenges."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Procedurally generated levels and secrets encourage discovery, though within defined stage chunks."

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      "Multiple pathways and secrets in levels encourage discovery, though stages are reused across episodes."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character selection and unique abilities allow some self-expression, though customization is limited."

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      "Character selection and use of unique abilities offer some self-expression, though customization is limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong gothic fantasy setting with demons, magic, and supernatural elements."

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      "Strong fantasy elements with demons, magic, and a gothic retro setting inspired by Castlevania."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and social interaction through multiplayer co-op and shared achievements."

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      "Community and shared experience are supported through co-op and shared achievements."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills through repeated play, mastering boss patterns and improving scores."

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      "Players develop skills through repeated play, learning boss patterns and mastering character abilities."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No indication of physical activity; gameplay is sedentary."

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      "No indication of physical activity; gameplay is sedentary platforming."

    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Co-op play fosters close social interaction and bonding, though no deep emotional sharing described."

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      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, though no deep emotional sharing is described."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players collaborate as equals in co-op without formal leadership or authoritative roles."

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      "Players collaborate without hierarchical roles; co-op is balanced and supportive."

    • Progression

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      4

      "Players accumulate equipment, upgrades, and unlock new episodes and characters."

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      "Players collect upgrades, unlock characters, and progress through episodes and endings."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, with tension from platforming and combat difficulty."

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      "The game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, with tension from difficult bosses and platforming."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable retro visuals, music, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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      "Enjoyable retro visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal and cooperative play rather than social recognition or leaderboard status."

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      "Focus is on individual or cooperative play rather than social recognition or leaderboards."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is present with character interactions, lore, and story progression, though some find it subtle or secondary."

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      "Narrative is present with multiple episodes and character interactions, though story is minimalistic and secondary."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players plan character switching, subweapon use, and route choices to overcome challenges."

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      "Players must plan character usage, subweapon management, and route selection to overcome challenges."

    • Thrill

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      "Challenging boss fights and platforming create suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      "Offers extensive content, replayability, and multiplayer modes providing good value for the price."

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      "Offers substantial content and replayability for the price, with multiple episodes and modes."

    • Violence

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      "Combat against monsters and bosses is central, involving destruction and fighting."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death and manage health and resources to progress through increasingly difficult levels."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership, Competition.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026