Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a strange XBLA game. It is 100% aimed at capturing the fans of the franchise yet has gameplay that is geared towards the more casual audience. It does nothing to help new comers to the game and has a grinding system that is actually fun. Check out the entire review to see how this game matches up with the classic Castlevania titles.

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a game completely geared towards the Castlevania fan. Everything from the combat, to the enemies you face, and even the setting should be instantly familiar to those who have played other Castlevania games. Adding to this idea is the lack of information given to you on how to play the game. Those who aren’t familiar with the franchise should proceed with caution. With that said, this title gives the loyal fans a new way to experience the franchise with excellent online co-op and a strangely addicting grinding system.

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