Play the demo that comes in the December OPM. From what I've heard from people who got it hands on, the game is wicked in it's own ways. It goes back to the ATB system, which was the best part of 7 and 8, and combines the sphere leveling system of !0. Also, depending on the clothing you're wearing, you get certain amounts of experience points. It should be interesting to say the least.
Also, Castlevania looks AWESOME. This is, of course, coming from someone who got at least a mild amusement out of the N64 ones. Forgive me.
At the moment, though, I'm on an old game kick. I'm getting my hands on Saga Frontier and Saga Frontier 2 and finally playing those.
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