.:: Review IGN - Castlevania : Lament of Innocence - ::.

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9.5 Presentation
The most stylish Castlevania ever (and that's saying a lot), Lament of Innocence practically bleeds high-production values. The atmosphere is awesome and the load-times almost non-existent.
8.5 Graphics
There are some camera issues that appear while platforming, but the rest of the camera work is fine. Lighting effects, monster designs, and framerates are all top notch with huge environments to boot.
9.0 Sound
Michiru Yamane proves that Symphony of the Night was no fluke. Her soundtrack is absolutely brilliant and the Dolby Pro Logic II support Only helps. Good move with the Japanese language track.
8.5 Gameplay
Try to imagine 2D gaming in a 3D world and you've got it. The combo system is great, the difficulty is just right, and the upgrade system is near perfect. Only the occasional camera issues hurt it.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
It's over the first time in about 10 hours, but there are plenty of other things to do in the interim. Unlockable characters, items, and a new difficulty setting are but a few of them. Fun stuff.
9.0
OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)