The 22nd can't come soon enough...

[Ed Oscuro]

Is'nt there susposed to be a Limited Edition in the States as well, with a soundtrack CD and other goodies?

Yes. Only at certain stores, though, when you preorder. I think EB is one.

[buttasuperb]

Is'nt there susposed to be a Limited Edition in the States as well, with a soundtrack CD and other goodies?

Yes. Only at certain stores, though, when you preorder. I think EB is one.

Really, I might have to pick that up just for the soundtrack.

Although I'm more looking forward to Crimson Skies for the Xbocks on the 22nd. Twisted Metal in the skies with online play seems like it's gonna kick ass. At least I hope it does.

Oh, and I think it would take a lot for this game to be a better effort than Shattered Soldier. That was a fantastic and tough game, and something I did not expect to see on the PS2.

[SoulBlazer]

Yeah, I enjoyed Contra: Shattered Soilder a LOT also. Great game, very much like the old school ones. INSANE difficulty, though. First game in five years that caused me to hurl my controler to the floor and swear like a sailor.

I was'nt planning on getting Castlevania, but I'll defentily rent it.

[Sotenga]

HOLD IT!!! I was right the first time!!! Wednesday, October 22nd. Yahoo. Booyah. FRIGGIN YES!!!!!

[maxlords]

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. Nuff said.

Allow me to lower your expectations -- it's a better effort than Contra: Shattered Soldier, but it's nowhere near great. Not enough platforming, not enough secrets, too much combat. Superb music, tho.

-- Z.

See....that makes it sound more like a traditional Castlevania....isn't that a good thing, Z? Personally, I hate the direction the CV series has taken since SOTN! Wait.....if there's not much platforming....maybe that WOULDN'T be so good.....

[Dire 51]

I guess we'll all know on the 22nd! Personally, I'd like to see the series return to its roots. Secrets are nice, but it shouldn't have to have an assload of them. Lots of combat = good. Not so much platforming... not so good.

As long as it isn't another Metroidvania, we should be fine. SHOULD be.

And no one answered my question yet. Weren't there several parts of both N64 games that lacked music entirely?

[Neil Koch]

Yeah I seem to recall the soundtrack on CV64 being pretty bare-bones.

[Mr Mort]

N64 Castlevania was cool. I j ust don't get people who rip on it all the time.

Personally though, I don't like the turn for "adventure/rpg" Castlevania made with SOTN. Give me Bloodlines, and I'll show you an awesome castlevania game.

Ah, great minds think alike. Legacy of Darkness was a phenomenal platformer, and the music was very impressive, always setting the right mood. Bloodlines however, is still my favorite in the series. Nothing beats Eric Lecarde's lance...

As for the RPG/Metroid-style gameplay of the recent games, it is starting to grow old, and I'm glad Lament of Innocence is going back to its straight platforming roots. Much like the new Contra on PS2, I think this new CV game is going to be fantastic and to the franchise justice. I'll be all over it

Speaking of the 22nd, there are a ton great games coming out that day:
-Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
-Time Crisis 3 : (light gun games: the last of a dying breed)
-Crimson Skies (I'll be all over this one too)
-New TMNT game (looks very promising)

[Sotenga]

Weren't there several parts of both N64 games that lacked music entirely?

Correct. That ambience thing doesn't work well with me most of the time... ya know?

[KirbyStar27]

Castlevania has kick ass music!

[Lady Jaye]

What I'd like to see is a Castlevania art book featuring art from the different Castlevanias ever since that great character designer took over (I forgot her name, but she's the one who draws those androgynous-looking characters).

The ultimate Castlevania gift set: the game plus the soundtrack and an art book!!!