# Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Players Discover Secret Weapon That References Iconic Fighting Game Characters

> The developers of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are wearing their love of fighting games on their sleeves, as eagle-eyed fans have spotted some unmistakable references to classic fighting game characters in its demo.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/castlevania-belmonts-curse-demo-hides-fighting-game-easter-eggs-behind-secret-weapon?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac6e13ce40b8d097adf37de)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #belmont #game #castlevania #curse #fighting #characters #players #references
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac6e13ce40b8d097adf37de

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