Let me get the straight up facts out first:

YES, GET THE DLC. It is fun, it is funny, and had moments of laughter and surprise I haven't had since my first run of Eudaimonia.

Ode to Caslevania is an insanely huge DLC that essentially acts as Vampire Survivors 2, having double the content of the original game in this little £3 purchase. If you like Vampire Survivors, there is no question, you should purchase this, it is fantastic and worth every penny.

Now onto my personal feelings about this DLC:

There has never ever been more of a 'right' pairing for Vampire Survivors to have as a crossover DLC. The game in and of itself was always a funny little love letter to Castlevania, and the crossovers and new DLCs getting ever closer, surely -- nope, Contra!

Well, we have the Castlevania DLC now and it is wonderful. This is a gargantuan DLC - there is so much content, care, attention and joy put into this crossover that it makes my heart feel full. Because there is one thing to make a love letter, but then to be heard and express those feelings so directly to the IP that sparked your imagination in the first place is a rare and beautiful thing. This DLC is nothing short of pure adoration poured out for Castlevania and for its fans, and fans of Vampire Survivors. It is a declaration of love and gratitude and you will know the moment it becomes that heartfelt Thank You.

Love is real, and it exists in Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania.