Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has suffered a few delays since its 2015 Kickstarter campaign. That seems to be ending this year, however, as 505 Games and ArtPlay revealed today that the Castlevania-inspired adventure will be out on June 18th. According to the trailer that you can watch below, ArtPlay has been using the extra time very well, as they’ve greatly improved the game’s overall aesthetic, with lighting and animation changes being highlighted in a side-by-side comparison.

Bloodstained is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG packing all of the best features you’ve come to know and love from the Metroidvania genre into a single, content-packed game. 

Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. In order to save herself, and indeed, all of humanity, she must battle her way through a demon-infested castle summoned by Gebel, her old friend whose body and mind has become more crystal than flesh.

WHAT’S IN THE GAME?

• A game soundtrack by genre and industry veteran Michiru Yamane, performed by a full live orchestra ensemble.
• Addictingly tight and satisfying gameplay alongside a rich new story in the gothic dark fantasy style of Koji Igarashi, the celebrated godfather of “Igavania” games.
• Story cut scenes and NPC interactions fully voice acted by a star-studded cast, including actors like David Hayter, Ray Chase and Erica Lindbeck to name just a few. (Seriously, we have a lot of voice acting star power in this game, it’s kinda nuts…)
• Three playable characters, two of which have yet to be revealed…
• Literally a metric ton of weapons and spells, which you can upgrade, level up and visually customize.
• Beautiful 2.5D graphics: 3D models crafted with a lot of love and care on a 2D game environment. That means lots of cool tricks that “regular” 2D can’t do…