There's also the ability to go back and replay past levels with new powers, which often allows the player to uncover power up items in previously unreachable areas.

Mercurysteam made it simple: jump, area attack, direct attack, secondary weapon

I won't spoil it for those who haven't played it, but quick reflexes are definitely required (although I should mention that replaying later on with upgraded skills, this same part and other difficult areas were significantly easier).

Some upgrades are well hidden or out of reach until these upgrades are found, but you can play earlier chapters again at any time to go to previously unavailable areas

There are four or five bosses that require you to crawl on them and hit critical areas to take them down

In great Castlevania fanfare, Gebriel gathers relics that boost his powers as he learns new moves and acquires subweapons

Many of the boss fights are quite epic and amazing as you move along

:Castlevania PROSGRAPHICSFor those of you who enjoyed GOW3 as I did, well, Castelvania BLOOOOWS it away.

You will most likely die a

Once activated, light magic will heal you as you hit your opponents and shadow magic makes your attacks much more damaging

In great Castlevania fanfare, Gebriel gathers relics that boost his powers as he learns new moves and acquires subweapons

Many of the boss fights are quite epic and amazing as you move along

:Castlevania PROSGRAPHICSFor those of you who enjoyed GOW3 as I did, well, Castelvania BLOOOOWS it away.

You will most likely die a

Once activated, light magic will heal you as you hit your opponents and shadow magic makes your attacks much more damaging