‘There Should be a Game Award for Hot Dads’ — Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Devs Are Fully Aware and Loving the ‘Horny’ Fanart for Their Game

The developers behind Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are enthusiastic about all the “horny” fanart they’ve seen of the game’s characters, saying they specifically made them "hot" to appeal to fans. Speaking with marketing director and lead designer Bérenger Dupré and Sandro Bordier, the team revealed that they absolutely love the thirsty reactions to the game’s characters—and that includes the “horny” fanart seen on social media. When asked about the reception, the developers joked about how much attention Trevor Belmont received. They admitted that making the characters attractive was an intentional design choice, stating, "Yes, like we know some characters are hot. It’s a choice, actually. Like it’s a vibe." The duo expressed pride in the character designs and were super happy with the fan reactions to both the characters and the voice actor reveals. Overall, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse received solid reviews, with IGN praising it for "bringing Konami’s beloved series into the modern era with a fast-paced focus on action first."