While PoR isn't as great as its predecessor, Dawn of Sorrow, it more than holds its own in the long line of great Castlevanie games. Konami can do no wrong with their Metroidvania formula. PoR is a solid game with good graphics, flawless gameplay, and new ways to play with the two character setup. The two character system takes the place of DOS' meh touchscreen features and its awesome soul collecting. The dual character setup mimics DOS' X button weapon switching and the attacking souls simultaneously. The damage the second player takes uses up your magic but the damage they deal out more than makes up for it. This setup eased my fears of not enjoying the game due to not having soul collecting.
All in all its a great game and if you have a pulse you'll enjoy PoR.
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