The Castlevania series takes another stride in its journey towards perfection.
How about if we start with the flawless gameplay? There is a lot of complexity and nuance to the multiple-character approach they took with this game. You can swap between characters at will and this adds a huge strategic value to the game that hasn't been seen in the DS series to date. It feels natural and fluid.
The graphics more than match the fluidity of the gameplay, no question. The little touches they've added since Dawn of Sorrow are all things that add up to make a big difference in the quality of the game. Weapon attacks and spells are both animated more neatly, and character models are animated smoothly.
It's the sound, though, that really makes this game. The music is beautifully composed and always fits with the various levels. Even my non-gaming friends were drawn in by the sheer quality of the soundtrack. The voice acting is also done a little bit better, and while not the games best asset, is still worth noting.
All and all, this game alone justifies the purchase of a DS by just about anyone. Go out and nab it now!