Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for the Sony PS4 is a gothic horror, action-adventure game that blends platforming with RPG elements. Developed by ArtPlay and led by Koji Igarashi, a former Castlevania series producer, it’s often described as a spiritual successor to the classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Players control Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. In her quest to find a cure, she must explore a labyrinthine castle filled with demons, crafting and looting a range of weapons and equipment to defeat them. The game is noted for its intricate 2.5D graphics, deep crafting system, and metroidvania-style exploration.