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PLAY IT OR SKIP IT? Play it if you love Metroidvanias or dating sims, but skip it if you’re looking for a game that’s extremely polished in either of those genres. Humor is hard to pull off in video games,and to Romancelvania’s credit, it does a solid job of parodying a masterpiece like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night through the lens of a reality TV dating show. While it’s an undeniably charming game that kept me smiling throughout, it’s no surprise that this indie effort can’t quite fill those dark and spooky shoes while cracking jokes the whole time. And yet I still kind of love it.

Romancelvania is a game that tries to do something unique and quirky, blending the genres of Metroidvania and dating sim. The game tells the story of Drac, a lovelorn vampire who has been cursed and must defeat supernatural monsters while trying to find love on a reality dating show hosted by the Grim Reaper. Sounds like a wild ride, right? Well, the game certainly has its moments. The sets and backdrops are beautifully designed, and the art style,