A Castlevania Fighting Game…Travesty Or Inventive?

Around the beginning of the month, Wiiblog.net reported the rumors that a new Castlevania game was in the works. After finding this out, most of us were dreaming of a side-scrolling platformer, maybe with 3D elements and fun motion-controls. Well it was announced at the end of last week that a Castlevania is on its way. Unfortunately, atleast to the dismay of long-time Castlevania fans, it was reported that the game was going to be a 3D fighter.

Is It Just Me Or Does That Look Alot Like Soul Calibur?

Alucard, Simon Belmont, Maria Renard, and Dracula is the list of characters to be confirmed for the game thus far. Some other features being announced is that most of the favorite weapons and items will be usable. The environment apparently will be a major role in the gameplay as well. There has been zero news as to whether there will be a story mode, or if it’s going to just be an arcade style fighter.

Needless to say I was pretty vexed when I read the news. I wouldn’t consider myself a Castlevania fanboy, but I’ve always enjoyed the series throughout the years. This news is one of the big shockers of the year, and really has left me skeptical. I will try to stay open-minded and wait for more details to surface.

What was you first reaction when you heard the news? Did chairs fly across the room or are you going to stay opened minded about the Castlevania 3D Fighter (it just sounds wrong)?