My friend got this and wasn't too hot on it, but he's kind a "fake" castlevania fan.  AKA someone who just played Symphony, loved it and now claims they love Castlevanias.
 I on the other hand have played through every single Castlevania game ever made.  I even thought the last 2 attempts at 3D (Lament and Curse of darkness) were actually really good.  I wish they would bring back the familiar system in Curse.
 
So is this game worth the $60 that I don't really have for a Castlevania fan to play immediately, or should I wait to get it cheaper in a few months on Gamefly.
 
Also whats the "draw" to this one.  Lament had the Orbs, and Curse had the Familiars.

No game is worth $60 you don't really have but it is the sort of game you can wait for.  I am enjoying it though.

Im assuming you've played the demo and seen the quick look? I'm not a Castlevania fan by any means but watching the quick look it seems reminiscent of Dante's Inferno, which is itself derivative of the God of War series. I'm not a fan of stringing together combos and that style of combat/gameplay personally. If you are deeply in to the Castlevania mythos, then you may be able to look past the gameplay if its not necessarily your cup of tea. Then again why not try out the demo?

 @coreytn81:  I did try out the demo which was cool, but these games are usually designed to be more rewarding over time.
@Mrskidders: Agreed no game is worth $60.
 
I'll probably just wait, I could always borrow it from my friend anyways.

I dunno. I fucking loved this game. Great atmosphere, combat is fun, music is sublime. It's in the running for my GOTY. 

If he's so "meh" about it, then just borrow it off him

" No game is worth $60 "

It's great.  You should get it. 
 
It's also been heavily praised.

" @thehuntsmen5434: I said no game is worth $60 that you don't have.  Loads of games are worth $60 these days. "

Your friend is "Meh".

I'm not a Castlevania fan and so far I'm absolutely loving this game.

" No game is worth $60 you don't really have but it is the sort of game you can wait for.  I am enjoying it though. "

" @josty81: If you had bothered reading my post properly you will see that it says
 
@Mrskidders said:

" @thehuntsmen5434: I said no game is worth $60 that you don't have.  Loads of games are worth $60 these days. "

If you don't have a lot of money then nothing is worth the outlay of $60 as other things are more important.  Try not taking my sentance out of context next time. "

I think the game is pretty great. 

When in doubt, rent.

I think it's fantastic

At the end of the day, you follow your desires, not what everyone says. If your not sure. Rent. Rent = FTW! I think the game is awesome myself if i may add.

I just have a question: Is Frankeinstein monster in some way in the game?

I love this game, I am no fanboy though so that might be why :) 
 
The pacing is great in this game, makes you wanna go back and replay levels to stack up some extra XP for new moves and secrets.

" @kingclaw: I've played all of the GBA/DS games (haven't finished Order of Ecclesia) and Symphony of the Night.  He's been in a few as The Creature but I'm not sure if he's been in every one.  The Mothman was in Dawn of Sorrow, OoE had Big Foot; but these have been more cameos than actual enemies, Big Foot looks toward the player then runs into the bushes. "

 
@coreytn81:  I don't know why you immediately thought of Dante's Inferno.  Its no secret that LoS' combat was inspired by God of War.  However it isn't as much as a copy as DI, the protagonist isn't an anti-hero who has done horrendous things in his past, and the game isn't full of gratuitous nudity and violence. "