I grew up on the Castlevania series, and in particular I LOVED Aria of Sorrow. So when IGA left Konami and decided to make his own Castlevania with blackjack and hookers, I was totally down for the experience.

If you enjoy the Metroidvania genre, and in particular grew up on Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow, Bloodstained is 100% a love letter to you. Play it.