Castlevania: rondo of blood

A classic action-adventure PC exclusive that still brings the heat.

EXAMINING OUR HOBBY’S BIGGEST HITTERS

The stakes are high in VAMPYR

» System: PC (version tested), PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Switch » Buy it for: £32.98+ » Buy it from: Online, retail

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