Will not be able to play this until later in the week.  What is the verdict or early impression?  I seen some stuff online and I like what I see.  Crappy connection so I can't watch much video.  I want to hear from some Castlevania fans about this new format of the game.  Thanks!
 
Tips and tricks welcome too!!

Awesome and crazy the single player is fun but the mp is where its at

I wasn't too upset that I wouldn't be able to play it.

Verdict: Igarashi has lost his marbles

" Verdict: Igarashi has lost his marbles "

Really not liking the single-player. I'll get going on multiplayer today and see if that makes it better.

" Really not liking the single-player. I'll get going on multiplayer today and see if that makes it better. "

It seems like this game is really multiplayer focused and that's not what I'm looking for out of a Castlevania game.

Verdict:  It has some rippin', Castlevania-ass music.
 
Just bought my copy.  Will play a bunch when it gets done downloading.  Can't wait.

" Really not liking the single-player. I'll get going on multiplayer today and see if that makes it better. "

I saw couple of gameplay footages of MP in motion, it looked pretty good.
Certainly better than the obviously tacked on Single player mode.
Which is a shame, casue I like to play a Castlevania game alone.
 
Not that this won't be fun, I might buy and try this game- after reading Jeff's review that is.
If it turns out it's really crappy, then I'll save those bucks for something else.
Too bad SoA has only two games left. Two games that I'm not interested in at all.

" Konami seem to be struggling to find their way this generation. I can't think of anything besides MGS4 that I really loved. "

" @josty81 said:

" Konami seem to be struggling to find their way this generation. I can't think of anything besides MGS4 that I really loved. "

Really? I thought Order of Ecclesia was the best Castlevania since Symphony of the Night. "

I bought it this morning and I have to disagree on the point that single player is kind of "meh". If you don't misuse the "map" function (i.e zoom it out so you see the whole layout) the game turns into an explorers heaven. Kind of like the old C64/Amiga game Exile. What's over here? Where does this passageway lead? Ooooh, treasure!  Aha, this switch opens that door... etc.
 
Sure, you'll probably die a lot before you got sufficiently good gear and the time might run out but since you get to keep your loot it turns into a "just one more time!" game. I'm only on chapter two but I replayed the first one atleast five times and never got bored of it. Added bonus (for me atleast) is that you can play as Shanoa, in my opinion the best character ever in the Castlevania series. Her grappling hook makes platforming a bit more fun too. 

" Really not liking the single-player. I'll get going on multiplayer today and see if that makes it better. "

Yea, great idea, but doesnt seem like they fleshed it out.  Looks ok short term, but I cant see a long term interest in the game.  Too bad, was hoping this would be good.

Just played the sp demo. Wasn't too much fun, but will probably get it for the online co-op.

I have a question. Do you actually fight other people in Survival Mode? Or is just that the game keeps throwing enemies at everyone until only one player is left?

I love the hell out of this game. Castlevania has been cross-bred with Diablo, you are constantly gathering loot, finding new spells and etc. I have to point out that I was a huge fan of the 3 DS games were much of the content in this game comes from. My biggest complaint however, is that Jonathan cannot equip any other weapons than the Vampire Killer, which is a HUGE disappointment.

" I saw couple of gameplay footages of MP in motion, it looked pretty good. Certainly better than the obviously tacked on Single player mode. Which is a shame, casue I like to play a Castlevania game alone.  Not that this won't be fun, I might buy and try this game- after reading Jeff's review that is. If it turns out it's really crappy, then I'll save those bucks for something else. Too bad SoA has only two games left. Two games that I'm not interested in at all. "

I think this game will hold up.  If they keep the promise that more maps will be available and they are cheap, this game could last a long time.  Right now all the maps in the game are section's of previously released game's.  There has been what like 5 DS games, and Symphony of the Night.  They can essentially break those games up into at least 30 more levels.