Man.  It's been a really long time since I've beaten a game.  Anyway, I got this game back in October.  It seems every fall, I get into a "Castlevania" type mood and get the new Castlevania.  First of all, while it was fun, and atmospheric, it didn't really seem like a "real" Castlevania game.  The score was a bit generic and I thought that the score was supposed to be remastered versions of the traditional themes--that's what was hinted at during early interviews for the game.  Unfortunately the score is just sort of a generic "fantasy" score.  While the music was decent, wasn't anything special and wasn't what you'd expect from a Castlevania game.  Another disappointing thing was that the game really had nothing to do with the older Castlevania's.  While the main character was a Belmont-this game has nothing to do with the timeline of the older series.  It's a bit sad because I really liked how Iga tried to make sense of the Castlevania timeline. 
 
Anyway, I really enjoyed this game despite it not being what I'd expected or wanted from a Castlevania game.  The graphics were great--the scenery was terrific.  The voice acting (mostly) was pretty good.  One thing though--the game was almost too long.  I was ready for this game to be over around chapter 6'ish but it just kept going and going.  I think having the chapter breaks really hurt the pacing of this game.  Whenever I passed a chapter I kind of felt like it'd be a good time to stop instead of urging me to go forward with the game.  If the game just sort of went on without the breaks, I think I would have finished the thing in a shorter time period.  
 
Anyway, fun game with great graphics, ok score that was well worth the experience.  I'm not sure if I'd buy a direct sequel to this game though.  Would rather have a more "traditional" Castlevania game using this engine.

Man.  It's been a really long time since I've beaten a game.  Anyway, I got this game back in October.  It seems every fall, I get into a "Castlevania" type mood and get the new Castlevania.  First of all, while it was fun, and atmospheric, it didn't really seem like a "real" Castlevania game.  The score was a bit generic and I thought that the score was supposed to be remastered versions of the traditional themes--that's what was hinted at during early interviews for the game.  Unfortunately the score is just sort of a generic "fantasy" score.  While the music was decent, wasn't anything special and wasn't what you'd expect from a Castlevania game.  Another disappointing thing was that the game really had nothing to do with the older Castlevania's.  While the main character was a Belmont-this game has nothing to do with the timeline of the older series.  It's a bit sad because I really liked how Iga tried to make sense of the Castlevania timeline. 
 
Anyway, I really enjoyed this game despite it not being what I'd expected or wanted from a Castlevania game.  The graphics were great--the scenery was terrific.  The voice acting (mostly) was pretty good.  One thing though--the game was almost too long.  I was ready for this game to be over around chapter 6'ish but it just kept going and going.  I think having the chapter breaks really hurt the pacing of this game.  Whenever I passed a chapter I kind of felt like it'd be a good time to stop instead of urging me to go forward with the game.  If the game just sort of went on without the breaks, I think I would have finished the thing in a shorter time period.  
 
Anyway, fun game with great graphics, ok score that was well worth the experience.  I'm not sure if I'd buy a direct sequel to this game though.  Would rather have a more "traditional" Castlevania game using this engine.

I'm playing through this right now.  I'm finding it extremely tedious and boring, but I'm told it will eventually get better so I'm trying to stick with it.

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I personally thought the combat was lets say...The fucking worst thing ever. Also that framerate was dire. But eh, if you liked it thats cool. Different strokes, different folks etc. "

You do know that this is a reboot of the franchise. I am kind of sickened by people calling this Game "not a true Castlevania Game" -- It isn't supposed to be because it's a reboot. 
 
Good mini-review though. I personally thought the Score was Great!

I loved the game, might have to give it up for Mass Effect 2 and rebuy it when it gets cheaper.

This was my second favorite game to come out last year. Man I had a great time with this. What did you think of the ending, without giving away too much for those who haven't played it?

" @EuanDewar said:

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I personally thought the combat was lets say...The fucking worst thing ever. Also that framerate was dire. But eh, if you liked it thats cool. Different strokes, different folks etc. "

Yeah, I have to agree.  I literally just turned down the difficulty so I wouldn't have to deal with it as much. "

One of the worst games ive ever played. the camera is atrocious and i agree with it being way too long. its a 7 hr game stretched into 20. the boss fights also drag on and that music box level is one of the biggest piles of shit ive ever seen, and the unexplained ending was lazy and fucking horrendous

" This was my second favorite game to come out last year. Man I had a great time with this. What did you think of the ending, without giving away too much for those who haven't played it? "

" You do know that this is a reboot of the franchise. I am kind of sickened by people calling this Game "not a true Castlevania Game" -- It isn't supposed to be because it's a reboot.  Good mini-review though. I personally thought the Score was Great! "

I thought the game was awesome. Especially the ending. 
 
Also I think it has some of the better boss battles in videogames (not to mention a hell of a lot of them).

" I thought the game was awesome. Especially the ending.  Also I think it has some of the better boss battles in videogames (not to mention a hell of a lot of them). "

" @Enigma777 said:

" I thought the game was awesome. Especially the ending.  Also I think it has some of the better boss battles in videogames (not to mention a hell of a lot of them). "

I know, the Rock Titan you fight is better than any boss battle in Shadow of the Colossus! They do it so well. "

I have been meaning to get this game for a while. I eventually will when the price drops a little, I don't want to pay full price for something getting such mixed reviews.