Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was made to enlighten players who "love Metroidvanias" but have "never played a Castlevania game," Konami lead says
Konami wants to make sure you know what the vania stands for
enLighten is a shooter-platformer released on PC in September 2018. Recent coverage has focused on Konami's positioning of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a related title designed to serve as an entry point for players familiar with Metroidvania-style games but new to the Castlevania franchise. The coverage suggests Konami is working to clarify the "vania" legacy and introduce the series to a broader audience.
Konami wants to make sure you know what the vania stands for