{"product_id":"bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night","title":"Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for Nintendo Switch is complete in box, including the game cartridge, original case, and manual. The case and cartridge show typical light wear consistent with a previously owned copy, and the manual is present and intact. Please refer to the provided photos for a detailed view of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the spiritual successor that fans of classic Castlevania had been dreaming about for years. Designed and directed by Koji Igarashi — the producer behind Symphony of the Night and the golden era of \"Igavania\" games — Bloodstained arrived in 2019 as a love letter to the genre he helped define. Born from one of the most successful video game Kickstarter campaigns ever run, it carries the weight of genuine fan passion in every pixel, and it absolutely delivers on that promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou play as Miriam, a Shardbinder cursed by alchemical crystal shards that have slowly consumed her body. Waking after a decade-long slumber to find demonic forces overrunning a gothic English manor, she sets off on a sprawling, non-linear adventure through one of the most beautifully designed maps in modern Metroidvania history. The castle — Arvantville's Hellhold — is a massive, interconnected labyrinth filled with secrets, hidden passages, and rooms that reward patient exploration. If you've ever spent hours mapping out Dracula's halls, this environment will feel like coming home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gameplay loop is wonderfully deep. Miriam absorbs shards from defeated demons, each granting new abilities — offensive spells, passive buffs, movement skills, and more. The sharding system gives you an enormous amount of build flexibility, and grinding for rare drops to power up your favorites is the kind of satisfying loop that keeps you in the chair far longer than you planned. On top of that, a robust crafting system, a full suite of weapons spanning swords to katanas to guns, and a surprisingly well-realized kitchen mechanic round out an already generous package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Switch version lets you take all of this on the go, which suits the game's \"one more room\" style of play perfectly. Handheld mode is a natural fit for a Metroidvania, and Bloodstained holds up well on the platform. Having it complete in box means you're getting the full physical experience — manual in hand, artwork on the shelf — rather than a digital download that disappears if your account does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a must-own for fans of Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, and the broader Metroidvania genre, as well as anyone who supported the original Kickstarter and wants a proper physical copy to display. Collectors who appreciate complete-in-box Switch games will find this a satisfying addition to any shelf dedicated to the best modern takes on a beloved classic formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56674661630118,"sku":"PCQ-59593-CIB","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-59593-CIB-1.webp?v=1781729352","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}