This is exactly what I hoped it would be.
I was a huge fan of Symphony of the Night as well as all of the DS and GBA Castlevania games. I've been craving another game like this for a long time and this scratches that itch perfectly.
Is it groundbreaking? No.
Is it an worthy t addition to the genre? Yes.
Is it exactly what I was hoping it would be after four years of waiting? Absolutely.