Super Castlevania IV left its mark on gaming history with its gothic atmosphere, whip-cracking action and soundtrack that still resonates with SNES fans. Now in 2025, Migami Games’ Chronicles of the Wolf enters that hallowed ground, a modern take on the Castlevania formula that’s both a tribute and a bold new direction. This is a full-fledged Metroidvania that captures the spirit of Simon Belmont’s 1991 quest while spinning a new yarn of werewolves and 18th century France.
You play as Mateo Lombardo, a young knight of the Rose Cross Order, on a mission to hunt the Beast of Gévaudan – a real-life monster reimagined as a werewolf terrorizing the French countryside. Unlike Super Castlevania IV’s linear path, this game goes big with a massive, interconnected map inspired by Symphony of the Night. Expect a 20 hour (or 12 if you’re fast) adventure packed with secrets and multiple endings – a meh “bad” one and a juicy “true” one that wraps up the story.
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Gameplay is pure classic Castlevania. Mateo moves like Simon Belmont, his pixel perfect animations screaming 1991. Combat is tight and satisfying, built around a whip-like weapon that feels straight out of Super Castlevania IV. You’ll carve up skeletons, ghouls and werewolves with sub-weapons like daggers and holy water. Light RPG elements – health, mana, attack and defense stats – let you customize Mateo’s style, while gear slots and a Simon’s Quest style day/night cycle add strategy.
Towns are lively hubs where you chat with villagers, grab new gear or uncover secrets, giving a fresh yet retro proto-Metroidvania feel.The map is a monster, full of hidden walls, rare loot and upgrades like double jumps or air dashes that open up new paths. But fair warning: the Simon’s Quest style puzzles can drive you mad with their cryptic clues, leaving you searching for that one NPC or obscure item you missed.
It’s a tribute to the old-school genre but might annoy people used to modern guidance. Boss fights look epic, with amazing designs, but feel more like a visual treat than a challenge.
Migami Games, the team behind the fan favorite Castlevania: Lecarde Chronicles, put their heart into Chronicles of the Wolf. It shows in the game’s polish – from the combat to the world that feels alive and creepy. But the nod to Super Castlevania IV and Simon’s Quest brings some quirks – stiff movement, occasional design hiccups and no modern perks like a quit button or alt-tab support. At £16.99 (about $20) it’s a bargain for a 12-20 hour adventure.
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